atari gamestation go revives retro gaming with glowing buttons, numeric keypad & trackball

retro-looking Atari Gamestation Go has built-in games

Atari and My Arcade team up to release Gamestation Go, a classic handheld console that brings back the days of retro gaming. Equipped with more than 200 built-in games, the device uses a seven-inch full-color high-resolution display. It is portable enough to bring in bags so gamers can play it anywhere they go, but if they want a bigger screen, they can connect the gadget to their TV screens or monitors using an HDMI cable. 

Looking at the retro-looking Atari Gamestation Go’s front, the tactile buttons stand out over the Atari-themed coloring. There’s a traditional directional pad on the left part, alongside the trackball originally designed with rolling inputs and the paddle controller for games that require rotary movement. On the other side, the numeric keypad seemingly camouflages against the orange and yellow strips in the background. Above it comes the set of action buttons that illuminate depending on the game played.

all images courtesy of Atari and My Arcade

pop-out stand for tabletop use without holding the console

The device measures 5.67 inches in length, 2.67 inches in width, and less than three-quarters of an inch in thickness. It includes a pop-out stand for tabletop use without holding the console, and this feature allows players to use the HDMI connection or external controllers while the device rests on a surface. The retro-looking Atari Gamestation Go includes WiFi capability to let the console connect to networks and access firmware updates. External controllers can also be connected through the USB-C ports, which give users additional options for play.

The device has a built-in rechargeable battery. Charging is completed with a USB-C cable, and the unit includes both the cable and a USB AC adapter. A full charge provides between four and five hours of continuous playtime, and the battery can be recharged in a standard wall socket or through other USB power sources. So far, the retro-looking Atari Gamestation Go comes with more than 200 built-in games, including Pac-Man and titles from Jaleco and PIKO International. At the present time, the pre-orders are open, with the expected delivery time starting October 2025. 

Atari and My Arcade team up to release Gamestation Go

the device uses a seven-inch full-color high-resolution display

gamers can connect the gadget to their TV screens or monitors using an HDMI cable

external controllers can also be connected through the USB-C ports

rear view of the device

detailed view of the buttons that illuminate depending on the game played

detailed view of the controls on the left side of the console

project info:

name: Gamestation Go

brands: Atari, My Arcade | @atari, @myarcaderetro

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