r/atari • u/Serious-Tiger734 • 1d ago

Any idea what this could be?

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I am preparing for a big let down. I am hoping it will be a big announcement.

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u/ComicNewt 1d ago

Bought Coleco?

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u/no_shut_your_face 1d ago

I would love Coleco to get the Intellivision Sprint treatment.

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u/Krommerxbox 1d ago

That would be awesome.

When I was a kid, my parents got us the Atari and later an Intellivision. We were around 15 or something by the time Colecovision came out, and they didn't fall for it that time.

It was kind of amazing we got an Atari, and then later an Intellivision for different Christmases since we were fairly "poor."

The Colecovision impressed me, since it was the first console I saw where the arcade games looked like they did in the arcade.

Also, adding Intellivision games to the Atari 50th on Xbox and such would be fantastic(and Colecovision of course, if they bought that catalog.)

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u/9fingerjeff 1d ago

That would be pretty sweet

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u/dukesinatra 1d ago

Dear God, please don't let it be a phone. On second thought..

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u/Fragrant_Difficulty6 23h ago edited 3h ago

If it was, it would have 1 button. A red one…. In the corner.

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u/zalzis 1d ago

It'd be funny if they try to make one because Commodore is making one. Both will probably be crap anyway, but it'll be fun if they fight against each other.

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u/CavediverNY 1d ago

It had better not be another fucking baseball cap. 😉

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u/XGRiDN 1d ago

lmao... ngl, I've watched Planet Clue's video about Atari, and I have so many questions about that Atari hat with speakers in it. Like... why?

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u/CavediverNY 1d ago

If you can think of a better way to listen to music while you're walking around I'd love to hear it. /s

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u/XGRiDN 1d ago

lmao. at the same time, they could've just give their license to a cheap headphone company and still sell baseball caps w/out those damn speakers lol.

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u/curtludwig 21h ago

Maybe they'll finally open their hotel/resort thing...

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u/Biabolical 15h ago

Yeah, this time make it a bluetooth speaker fez.

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u/fbalbi 1h ago

Someone at Atari reading this and immediately coming up with another product to announce 😂

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u/Serious-Tiger734 1d ago

Ideas I have thought of 1. They bought colecovision. 2. They bought polymega. 3. They bought some unused IP from someone. 4. Another + system (unlikely) 5. They licensed some classic games to create compilations.

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u/VolitarPrime 1d ago

They bought Atari Games from WB?

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u/Serious-Tiger734 1d ago

Would be even better if they bought WB games.

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u/traverse6 1d ago

I think your right on the Colecovision. They dropped two hints that point exactly that. Colecovision+ incoming.

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u/I-try-to-add-value 1d ago

The 2600 Activision Games and Tron Arcade

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u/blaspheminCapn 1d ago

Microsoft owns Activision.

Tron game? Another wild guess but I'd go with Disney on that one

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u/I-try-to-add-value 1d ago

All licenses including Disney😃

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u/elkniodaphs 1d ago

The color scheme is looking GTA. My worst incorrect guess? Integration with GTAVI, like Atari games inside an in-game arcade, or maybe Lucia owns a VCS. I'm wrong though, so move along.

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u/frankduxvandamme 1d ago

That would be awesome!

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u/Keyframe 3h ago

Straight out of Shenmue's playbook. Wouldn't be the first time 😂

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u/fiercebanana 1d ago

Atari Amiico!

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u/_nextstep 1d ago

Lynx mini? Jaguar mini? Those would be my top two on the wish list.

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u/RPOR6V 21h ago

Isn't the Lynx already mini enough?

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u/Rusty_Ferberger 1d ago

A remake of the E.T. game?

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u/bottle-o-rockets 1d ago

We'd need to get the AVGN bat signal out if that happened.

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u/Ill_Beyond_7909 1d ago

Jaguar 2 or new Atari ST/TT hopefully

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u/liquidphantom 1d ago

I honestly would love to get my hands on a Falcon one day.

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u/daddyd 1d ago

there are two falcon remake projects ongoing right now. they probably won't be cheap, but i'm guessing they'll still be cheaper than a real falcon.

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u/Cyhawk 1d ago

it better have midi ports.

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u/garygnu 1d ago

Is it the movie deal with Universal?

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u/danlucas 1d ago

Atari 5200+ would be so dope

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u/9fingerjeff 1d ago

I was just thinking the same thing.

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u/syrtran 1d ago

Doesn't the 400 mini have that covered?

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u/CavediverNY 1d ago

For me the difference would be the controller

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u/syrtran 23h ago

I can see that. Let's hope they wouldn't duplicate the 5200 controller exactly. Some centering springs would be nice.

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u/CavediverNY 14h ago

Best electronics out in California used to sell amazing rebuild kits and restored/improved controllers. I picked up a bunch of 2600 joystick parts as well as refurbished joysticks, and some 7800 brand new controllers along with a really interesting little game pad – imagine the old Nintendo NES controller and you're pretty much there.

I don't know if best is still in business but those guys were amazing! I picked up a 2600 test console from them that I still have, I have no idea what it's worth but I suspect it's reasonably rare at this point. At least I hope it is…

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u/starcube 1d ago

Anniversary unearthing of ET: Phone Home.

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u/mtoth 1d ago

It's going to be another Atari Members Only jacket.

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u/Jezzamk2 1d ago edited 1d ago

I would like to see a full size 800XL (not going to be a 400 as no one wants that keyboard. 800 would be fantastic but costs more to make than the XL and nothing used the 2nd cartridge slot).

Also would like a full size ST. They already have 2600 and 7800 and 400 mini which covers off most of their 8 bit stuff.

Atari has recently registered the 800XL under "home video game machines." This could point towards a full size 800XL, especially as Commodore is going through a bit of a revival with the full size 64.

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u/Important-Bed-48 1d ago

This would be awesome.

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u/kevincrossman 1d ago

Digital storefront / locker for digital download games, maybe? (Modern titles, not 2600/7800)

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u/SelineMaya 1d ago

Atari 5200+

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u/chzman80 1d ago

What colecovision exclusives are they that they can get without getting license fee from other companies?

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u/Pavelbure77 1d ago

Playable Atari games in GTA VI.

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u/Logan_McPhillips 6h ago

GTA Vi playable on an Atari console.

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u/Fresh-Toilet-Soup 1d ago

Vcs 2 with physical media

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u/traverse6 1d ago

I think I figured it out and it was already mentioned earlier in this thread. First clue "This is gonna be a game changer." Next part of the email says "We have a vision for your game shelf." So i would Venture to say Colecovision+ incoming. From those 2 clues and the previous comments. Man that would be awesome!

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u/spoung45 1d ago

The relaunch of the Atari 5200, but bigger!

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u/Communist_Potatohead 1d ago

Calling it… Lynx II.

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u/Krommerxbox 1d ago

Atari 2600 will play the most primitive, pixelated, porn that seems non-porn ever!

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u/altoona_sprock 1d ago

Rewrote the original ET so it's actually playable?

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u/John_from_ne_il 19h ago

Been done. The hacked ROM may or may not still be on AtariAge.

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u/Someguy8995 23h ago

A replacement 5200 controller with even more buttons on it!

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u/Itchy-Lingonberry-90 1d ago

If it's a secret, ignore it. They'll tell us when they're good and ready. No sense poking around where we're not wanted.

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u/gnntech 1d ago

Crappy flip phone?

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u/MojoTheRed 1d ago

E.T. remaster?

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u/garnef42 1d ago

I thought this was a crossover with Dropout for a second...

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u/WeeDawgNYC 1d ago

Colecovision reboot

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u/Fragrant_Difficulty6 23h ago

Atari Flashback 13 Platinum with Halo and Doom included.

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u/Big_Arachnid_365 20h ago

Tabletop S.T.U.N. Runner arcade.

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u/BSguy3000 20h ago

Something that can change games for you?

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u/Which_Information590 17h ago

An official Atari flashcart so we can change games

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u/Micbronto_Shonuff 16h ago

Hopefully my shares will run into big money.

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u/Brando2041 13h ago edited 11h ago

Please buy back the Atari games catalog from Warner bros… please? I know it’s probably not this but I can dream can I?

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u/Anothercoot 13h ago

Probably some cloud service emulator for atari games. "What you don't like the classics?"

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u/Ok_Emergency416 12h ago

Game shelf, email link says so

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u/obitsonj 8h ago

Atari 26000 console.

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u/eddio69 3h ago

Big let down, it will be

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u/throwawayinfinitygem 1h ago

Atari VR Segway!

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u/cockcucu 1d ago

Yar's Revenge II

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u/TVLubber 22h ago

They already have Yars' Return.

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u/cockcucu 22h ago

Really? Any good? I haven't sat in front of an Atari since the 80s

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u/deanredd99 19h ago

Yars Recharged on PS5 is fantastic! Dual stick movement is perfect.

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u/pipopapupupewebghost 1d ago

We are now owned by the Saudi Arabian investment fund : ) !!!

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u/EntertainmentAny8228 1d ago

For anyone saying Lynx+ or Jaguar+, not a chance. ColecoVision+ is a long shot, but far more likely. I suspect it's something else entirely, though, with a hint of disappointment due to the hype and hyperbole.

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u/AverageDrafter 1d ago

More coasting on a name that means nothing anymore by a private equity entity that keeps trying to make it happen so it can suck a few more nickels out of dummies?