The Atari VCS Already Raised $2 Million In Its First 24 Hours

<img src="https://https://static2.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Atari-VCS-Console-Sales.jpg" /><p>Some were skeptical about whether or not there would be an audience for the <strong><a href="https://screenrant.com/tag/atari/">Atari VCS</a></strong>, but the gaming console has done phenomenally well via crowdfunding in its first day. Preorders went live for the all-in-one entertainment system yesterday, and it managed to raise over $2 million in its first 24 hours. The system is on sale for $199, while a Collector's Edition model can be purchased for $299. Both variants are expected to release in summer 2019.</p><p>Described by the company as a "<em>retro-inspired</em>" console, the Atari VCS looks like the classic Atari 2600 console but with modern capabilities. Not only will it come packed with over 100 classic Atari games that can be played with a nostalgic one-button joystick, but the device will also house modern games. On top of that, Atari is planning on making the device an entertainment system first and foremost, and will support all types of streaming services as well as cross-chat with Discord, among other features.</p> <strong>Click to continue reading <a href="https://screenrant.com/atari-vcs-preorders-raised-2-million/">The Atari VCS Already Raised $2 Million In Its First 24 Hours</a></strong><br /><br /> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://screenrant.com/atari-vcs-preorders-raised-2-million/">The Atari VCS Already Raised $2 Million In Its First 24 Hours</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://screenrant.com/">ScreenRant</a>
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May 30, 2018 at 08:05PM