Well, it looks like the handheld console wars are about to take an interesting turn with Atari jumping into the fray. That’s right, folks—Atari is diving into the handheld console market. Teaming up with My Arcade, the same partner behind the GameStation Plus, Atari is bringing its handheld console dream to life.
Atari’s GameStation Go, as it is called, isn’t just a handheld console—it’s a time machine that fits in your pocket. Blending the charm of retro gaming with modern sensibilities, this little device brings back the glory days of joysticks and chunky pixels but with a sleek twist.
Its ABYX button layout is a nod to the present, while the retro-inspired number pad winks playfully at the Atari 2600 keypad from the ‘70s. It even throws in a headphone jack and an SD card slot, because sometimes, old-school simplicity is all you need.
Born from a collaboration with MyArcade, the masterminds behind miniature arcade cabinets, the GameStation Go takes their partnership to a whole new level. But don’t let its vintage soul fool you—it has some modern tricks up its sleeve, including potential support for Windows and Linux programs. That’s right, this handheld could stand shoulder to shoulder with heavy hitters like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally.
Expect a delightful lineup of retro titles, including Centipede, Missile Command, and Breakout—Atari classics you’ve either loved or heard whispered about in the legends of retro gaming. It’s a collection that’ll have you chasing high scores like it’s 1981 all over again.
Full details are set to drop at CES on January 7, so prepare to find out what else this pocket-friendly throwback has up its sleeve. Until then, consider this your cue to dust off those old gaming reflexes—you’re going to need them.
Images: Atari.
