GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Nostalgic Atari fans can add the Atari 400 Mini to their collection for only $97.19 for a limited time. This is the lowest price yet for the ...

In the classic gaming world, even before the NES arrived on the scene, there was no name more ubiquitous than Atari. Their famous 2600 console sold almost as many units as the Nintendo 64, but was ...

I've got a shelf full of computer history books, many of which I love and have reread several times. But I wanted to write one that focused on the first real computer I grew up with, the one that ...

The debut of the Atari 400 and 800 marked a crucial milestone in personal computer history. Released simultaneously near the end of 1979, they were the first computers that functioned as real “gaming ...

Bringing modern protocols and techniques to vintage computers is a favorite pastime for hackers, and over the years we’ve seen some absolutely incredible hardware and software projects designed ...

Atari’s latest retro effort is a welcome addition to the mini console market, with plenty of subtle features that result in a modernised means of emulation. This time around, however, the focus is ...

A recreated Atari 400 for the 2020s is going up for pre-order right now by Retro Games. For $120, owners get to enjoy emulated Atari 8-bits games (25 pre-installed, others side-loadable) with the ...

Making the worst video game ever is quite an accomplishment, but if anyone is worthy of the title, it's Howard Scott Warshaw. The video game pioneer helped define the 8-bit era with the sci-fi classic ...

The 8-bit video game aesthetic has evolved into a dynamic form of visual and musical art. Beginning with early Atari and Nintendo video games, the 8-bit aesthetic has been a part of our culture for ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. The debut of the Atari 400 and 800 marked a crucial ...