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Name: Atari - VCS 800 All-in Bundle - Black Walnut
Brand: Atari
SKU: 6459020
Price: 239.99 USD
Rating: 3.8 (114 reviews)

Atari - VCS 800 All-in Bundle - Black Walnut

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SKU:: 6459020

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QuestionWhere are the games that go with this? Real consoles like the PlayStation 5 come with games that are a bargain at $69.99.
Asked 3 years ago by JimRyan.
- Answer The Atari VCS does not use physical media. Games are available for purchase through Atari's digital store. So far, games have ranged in price from $3.99 - $24.99 (a bargain!). In addition to Atari's offerings, users can access gaming content from services like Antstream Arcade, AirConsole and Stadia. You can also load another OS in PC Mode and access games on their native platforms.
  Answered 3 years ago by 80sKID
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QuestionSo at $400 it comes with Zero games included. Is that correct?
Asked 3 years ago by RicBret.
- Answer Not correct. The VCS comes with the AtariVault preloaded, which contains about 100+ games. Using the included and certified Chrome browser, you also have access to all games on STADIA. AntStream arcade is also built-in, and provides hundreds more games, all free, all available out of the box.
  Answered 3 years ago by Negaduck
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Questiondo you have access to 5200 series game centipede
Asked 3 years ago by jenksb68.
- Answer The original arcade version of Centipede is included in the Atari VCS Vault of 100 games that is included free in the system, along with the Atari 2600 version that is also part of the Vault. To get the Atari 5200 version of Centipede, you must purchase the Atari VCS Vault Vol. 2 (50 more games), which is available in the Atari VCS store for $4.99.
  Answered 3 years ago by ReedRichards
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QuestionWhy is it priced $250 more than it's worth?
Asked 3 years ago by Realist.
- Answer If you compare prices of gaming PCs with the same horsepower, and consider the bundled controllers, it is priced not only competitively, but cheaper than most alternatives. Your question is loaded and trolling. Do some research before slamming a product you don't even own, and clearly, have never even seen.
  Answered 3 years ago by Negaduck
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QuestionWhere are the specs?? Which processor; memory size installed, max, free slots; hd type and size; exact type of USB ports; other ports; how display type ports, DVD drive, etc.., etc....
Asked 3 years ago by Momus.
- Answer Ryzen R1606G, 8GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (both upgradeable), two USB 3.1 ports on the front and two on the rear along with Ethernet and HDMI 2.0 ports. Not exactly a PS or XBox rival on that front, but it looks like it does have a desktop mode which is nice and technically makes it a mini PC.
  Answered 3 years ago by Kyle
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QuestionDoes the PC mode run windows 10? And if it does how fast is the processor? How much memory does it have. Will it run modern PC games with hi-resolution?
Asked 3 years ago by Keev1965.
- Answer I'm running Windows 10 on mine, from an external SSD. Performance is excellent - and superior to my Intel i5 quad-core desktop. Onboard memory is 8gb, expandable to 32gb (which you will need to do if you want to run AAA games at a high FPS).
  Answered 3 years ago by Negaduck
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QuestionDoes it give you that 1980's feeling?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Having grown up playing the Atari 2600, I can honestly say, 'I love the VCS!' The classic joystick controller is by far the coolest thing about the VCS. Not only is it a modern twist on a classic joystick, it doubles as the paddle control that came with the 2600. The console is bundled with several classic Atari games to help bring back early childhood memories. I also use my VCS as a Windows PC so there's even more reason to love this console. I ignored the reviews and took a chance and I'm glad I did.
  Answered 3 years ago by Steelers2k5
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QuestionWill you be able to play World of Tanks on the Atari VCS 800?
Asked 3 years ago by SKCJRW002.
- Answer Yes. For now you would be able to play that and almost any other Steam game in PC Mode, which requires use of a Windows 10 USB stick. The Atari VCS customer service site has guides for how to use PC Mode and its easy if you are good with PC's.
  Answered 3 years ago by ReedRichards
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QuestionI'd like to buy an additional joystick controller but need to know can 2 joystick controllers be paired and used at the same time for a game on the VCS?
Asked 3 years ago by notbobvila.
- Answer Yes you can use 2 joystick controllers as the same time
  Answered 3 years ago by Games
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QuestionAre the old school Atari 2600 games available to purchase on the console ? Thanks
Asked 3 years ago by Bogey66.
- Answer No, it comes preloaded with a bunch of Atari classics but not third party games. There’s a pay service through an app to get access to other classic games in the console. You can also try installing windows and adding your own games.
  Answered 3 years ago by JCSF
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QuestionJust trying to confirm a bit more directly: Will I be able to play my Steam games in the PC mode? Thanks!
Asked 3 years ago by KJT4B.
- Answer Yes; Atari vcs support on the website has directions on how to boot up windows in an external hard drive, it runs steam games great at low settings 720p, I tried over watch and got that to run at medium settings with about 45 FPS
  Answered 3 years ago by Sethro
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QuestionOn PC mode, can you install Windows on the main HDD or you need an external HDD to run it ? Thanks
Asked 3 years ago by Mooncat.
- Answer You can't install Windows on the main internal hard drive. The easiest way to use Windows on the Atari is to put it on a flash drive or external hard drive. When the Atari VCS boots up, it looks for a bootable usb drive, before booting up the normal Atari VCS console. If you'd prefer it to be internal, you can add a m.2 ssd, and put Windows on that, but then you'd have to hit f12 when the Atari boots up to choose which internal hard drive you'd rather boot from (main drive for Atari console, or added internal drive for pc mode). I've been using a flash drive with windows for basic computer tasks and retro computer gaming, and thats been working great, and it's simple.
  Answered 3 years ago by PatrickJohn
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QuestionIs internet connection constantly required to play or just to download the games?
Asked 3 years ago by Derf.
- Answer I couldn’t play without using the internet. You need internet for initial setup and I tried switching from wifi to my phone data and console went bonkers so be careful.
  Answered 3 years ago by JCSF
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QuestionIs Windows or Linux pre-installed in this hardware? and can it run steam games?
Asked 3 years ago by ForDarkseid.
- Answer Technically AtariOS is built on debian - the same Linux distro that SteamOS uses. That said, it is more or less locked into Big Picture mode equivalent. To have a truly full Linux or Windows experiment a second drive with either of those installed is needed.
  Answered 3 years ago by David
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QuestionCan this be connected to a TV and run the games? Or only connected to computer.
Asked 3 years ago by poco.
- Answer yes can hook up to TV or monitor...
  Answered 3 years ago by bestbuydad
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Questionwhy is it $399 when it's only $299 to buy it from Atari directly? It's way overpriced for what it is; just another vintage remake like the S/NES classics. For less than this, you can buy yourself an actual Atari 2600 and 100 Atari games.
Asked 1 year ago by Leumas.
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QuestionIs the console compatible with 230V?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This is made to plug into a standard 120 volt wall outlet only.
  Answered 1 year ago by Anonymous
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QuestionIt's disappointing that Best Buy will not match the manufacturer price of $239.99 and instead lists it at $399.99 (Quite a difference of $160). I would love to buy from my favorite local retailer and get points, etc, but this is hard to swallow. Why?
Asked 1 year ago by smartjaw.
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QuestionWould this be powerful enough when running Windows 10 to work with STEAM and use the Oculus Quest 2 for playing 3D VR games? (I am assuming external HDD and more RAM might be needed).
Asked 2 years ago by RedAfro.
- Answer It's power level is a little stronger than the PS3 or Xbox 360. You would have to use a riser card and graphics card with dedicated GPU and power supply, but than it's a yes to answer your question
  Answered 1 year ago by WilliamB
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QuestionIf I was to buy this whilst I am on holiday in the United States, would there be any problems when I take it back to the United Kingdom (e.g. with the TV, power supply, registering, paying for and downloading software etc.)?
Asked 3 years ago by IanW.
- Answer Yes. Different plugs but you can get an adapter like I had to use in Iraq
  Answered 1 year ago by WilliamB
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Atari - VCS 800 All-in Bundle - Black Walnut

Q: QuestionWhere are the games that go with this? Real consoles like the PlayStation 5 come with games that are a bargain at $69.99.

Q: QuestionSo at $400 it comes with Zero games included. Is that correct?

Q: Questiondo you have access to 5200 series game centipede

Q: QuestionWhy is it priced $250 more than it's worth?

Q: QuestionWhere are the specs?? Which processor; memory size installed, max, free slots; hd type and size; exact type of USB ports; other ports; how display type ports, DVD drive, etc.., etc....

Q: QuestionDoes the PC mode run windows 10? And if it does how fast is the processor? How much memory does it have. Will it run modern PC games with hi-resolution?

Q: QuestionDoes it give you that 1980's feeling?

Q: QuestionWill you be able to play World of Tanks on the Atari VCS 800?

Q: QuestionI'd like to buy an additional joystick controller but need to know can 2 joystick controllers be paired and used at the same time for a game on the VCS?

Q: QuestionAre the old school Atari 2600 games available to purchase on the console ? Thanks

Q: QuestionJust trying to confirm a bit more directly: Will I be able to play my Steam games in the PC mode? Thanks!

Q: QuestionOn PC mode, can you install Windows on the main HDD or you need an external HDD to run it ? Thanks

Q: QuestionIs internet connection constantly required to play or just to download the games?

Q: QuestionIs Windows or Linux pre-installed in this hardware? and can it run steam games?

Q: QuestionCan this be connected to a TV and run the games? Or only connected to computer.

Q: Questionwhy is it $399 when it's only $299 to buy it from Atari directly? It's way overpriced for what it is; just another vintage remake like the S/NES classics. For less than this, you can buy yourself an actual Atari 2600 and 100 Atari games.

Q: QuestionIs the console compatible with 230V?

Q: QuestionIt's disappointing that Best Buy will not match the manufacturer price of $239.99 and instead lists it at $399.99 (Quite a difference of $160). I would love to buy from my favorite local retailer and get points, etc, but this is hard to swallow. Why?

Q: QuestionWould this be powerful enough when running Windows 10 to work with STEAM and use the Oculus Quest 2 for playing 3D VR games? (I am assuming external HDD and more RAM might be needed).

Q: QuestionIf I was to buy this whilst I am on holiday in the United States, would there be any problems when I take it back to the United Kingdom (e.g. with the TV, power supply, registering, paying for and downloading software etc.)?

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QuestionWhere are the games that go with this? Real consoles like the PlayStation 5 come with games that are a bargain at $69.99.

QuestionSo at $400 it comes with Zero games included. Is that correct?

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QuestionWhy is it priced $250 more than it's worth?

QuestionWhere are the specs?? Which processor; memory size installed, max, free slots; hd type and size; exact type of USB ports; other ports; how display type ports, DVD drive, etc.., etc....

QuestionDoes the PC mode run windows 10? And if it does how fast is the processor? How much memory does it have. Will it run modern PC games with hi-resolution?

QuestionDoes it give you that 1980's feeling?

QuestionWill you be able to play World of Tanks on the Atari VCS 800?

QuestionI'd like to buy an additional joystick controller but need to know can 2 joystick controllers be paired and used at the same time for a game on the VCS?

QuestionAre the old school Atari 2600 games available to purchase on the console ? Thanks

QuestionJust trying to confirm a bit more directly: Will I be able to play my Steam games in the PC mode? Thanks!

QuestionOn PC mode, can you install Windows on the main HDD or you need an external HDD to run it ? Thanks

QuestionIs internet connection constantly required to play or just to download the games?

QuestionIs Windows or Linux pre-installed in this hardware? and can it run steam games?

QuestionCan this be connected to a TV and run the games? Or only connected to computer.

Questionwhy is it $399 when it's only $299 to buy it from Atari directly? It's way overpriced for what it is; just another vintage remake like the S/NES classics. For less than this, you can buy yourself an actual Atari 2600 and 100 Atari games.

QuestionIs the console compatible with 230V?

QuestionIt's disappointing that Best Buy will not match the manufacturer price of $239.99 and instead lists it at $399.99 (Quite a difference of $160). I would love to buy from my favorite local retailer and get points, etc, but this is hard to swallow. Why?

QuestionWould this be powerful enough when running Windows 10 to work with STEAM and use the Oculus Quest 2 for playing 3D VR games? (I am assuming external HDD and more RAM might be needed).

QuestionIf I was to buy this whilst I am on holiday in the United States, would there be any problems when I take it back to the United Kingdom (e.g. with the TV, power supply, registering, paying for and downloading software etc.)?