Linux-Powered Ataribox Customizable Game Console Shipping Late Spring 2018

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  • Post Updated: April 3, 2024

Atari is launching a new game console in late Spring 2018, and they’ve recently shared some information for the community to help them achieve this goal, including its design, prices, and components used.

Ataribox is the name of the gaming console, which will come pre-loaded with dozens of games and powered by a Linux-based operating system optimized by Atari to consume less CPU and RAM usage, as well as to allow users to customize the OS as they see fit to further increase the performance of the device for their needs.

“It’ll run Linux, with a customized, easy-to-use user interface,” said Atari. “Linux lets us be more open; you can access & customise the OS, & you can access games you’ve bought from other content platforms (if compatible with the OS and HW). There will be tons of classic Atari retro games pre-loaded, & current titles from a range of studios.”

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