Abstract
- The GameStation Go by My Arcade is a conveyable gaming handheld constructed for Atari followers.
- It affords distinctive controls like a trackball and quantity pad, and could have over 200 video games from Atari’s catalog.
- Worth and launch date haven’t been revealed.
We have seen numerous issues introduced throughout CES 2025, but it surely’s at all times the surprises that basically take issues excessive. Since Valve’s Steam Deck, manufacturers have been scrambling to ship their very own moveable gaming gadgets, up to now with restricted success. For essentially the most half, the {hardware} appears to be there, however the expertise appears to be missing.
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And whereas there will probably be loads of handheld gaming gadgets that come out over the course of the yr, one of many largest surprises from CES must be the reveal of the GameStation Go from Atari (by way of Recreation Rant). As you may think about, this new handheld packs loads of video games from Atari’s huge catalog, however what makes it distinctive are the bodily controls that are supposed to accommodate a number of the model’s extra distinctive video games.
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The venture involves us from the parents at My Arcade, who’ve been identified up to now to carry retro video games to life with new {hardware}. The GameStation Go appears good at first look, with a big display and distinctive design. However what actually places issues excessive are the controls, a few of which can look acquainted to Atari followers.
Not solely are you getting the standard d-pad and analog stick, however the GameStation Go additionally homes a trackball, together with a keypad. As well as, you additionally get charging by way of USB-C, a microSD card slot, HDMI output, a quantity rocker, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The console will home over 200 video games from traditional Atari consoles just like the 2600, 5200, and 7800.
It would additionally embrace some classics from the likes of Jaleco and Piko as properly. There may also be trendy Atari titles as properly, with frequent updates to the console that can develop the library. It additionally appears like My Arcade goes all in with this venture, providing a wide range of equipment like further controllers and management sticks.
For essentially the most half, issues look actually good right here, and there are many movies on YouTube, with of us getting a while with the unit forward of its official launch. The 2 large questions although, are when will this come to market, and the way a lot will it value? Judging by My Arcade’s different gadgets, pricing must be cheap, however we’ll simply have to attend and see.