[GameSpot] - Atari VCS Pre-Order Guide: New Release Date, Editions, And More

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The Atari VCS didn't make its original launch date of March 2020, but thankfully, the console has a new release window. The Indiegogo-funded system will ship out to backers this fall, which is also when it'll be available at retailers. The classic-inspired console is still available for pre-order at many locations, so if you haven't snagged one yet, you still have time.

VCS stands for Video Computer System, a nod to Atari's 1977 console bearing the same name. Revealed in 2017, it's styled to look like the original Atari consoles and features both modern and older games. One of its launch titles is a reimagining of the Atari classic, Missile Command. Missile Command: Recharged is already available on a number of platforms and will launch alongside the Atari VCS this fall. The VCS also supports the ability to download, stream, and play games through a Linux-based operating system.

As for its specs, it's unclear exactly what hardware the Atari VCS is packing. It's powered by an AMD Raven Ridge 2 processor and Ryzen GPU, but other than that, we don't know many details. The VCS comes in two different models, the 400 and 800, which boast 4GB DDR4 RAM and 8GB DDR4 RAM respectively.

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