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Atari VCS 800 Black Walnut All-in-One Bundle $299.95 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ The Gamesmen

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Atari VCS 800 Black Walnut All-in-One Bundle $299.95 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C) @ The Gamesmen
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Cheap Gamer on 04/11/2022 - 21:35 gamesmen.com.au (806 clicks)
Last edited 05/11/2022 - 07:56 by 1 other user

The Gamesmen has the Atari VCS for $300 pickup. Finally, this cool retro console is not so eye-watering expensive. The page still says pre-order despite the release date being today, so you might want to check if they have stock. Update: stock available online only.

Amazon has price matched the Gamesmen eBay page at $316.95. Update: Amazon has increased price to $506.95.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Atari-VCS-Black-Walnut-Bundle/dp/B08JPKKHCV

This is lowest ever price according to CamelCamelCamel.
https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B08JPKKHCV

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  • lulzenberg on 04/11/2022 - 21:37
    +1

    Looks to be cheaper (with delivery) for me via amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Atari-VCS-Black-Walnut-Bundle/dp/B…

    • Cheap Gamer on 04/11/2022 - 21:52
      +1

      Yes, that's true for anyone in WA. The Gamesmen are located in Sydney.

    • Pricebeat on 04/11/2022 - 21:52
      +1

      $294.76 delivered from ebay with coupon TOP7OFF

      • Cheapsize on 04/11/2022 - 22:40
        +1

        SNSMD2RST7KBGJ7M non eBay plus member $20 off came to 296.76 + Free delivery. See if that code works.

  • mbdmbdmbd on 04/11/2022 - 21:51
    +2

    I bought one of these when they were on sale at PAX Aus last month, and I've been surprisingly impressed with it. It comes with an 'Atari OS' built in (based on Linux) and there's some great games both old and and new. (Thrusterlander is one cool new one). It's also built for easy expansion with a reasonably well specced x86 PC mode that can run Windows 10/11 and Linux. Inside the case you can upgrade the DDR RAM and there's space for NVME storage expansion too. This handy Youtube video shows some of the ways to increase the speed as well - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSKTYPXgWsU

    • 1Dealhunter on 04/11/2022 - 21:56
      +1

      Storage upgrade is m2 sata internal ssd

      • mbdmbdmbd on 04/11/2022 - 23:30

        You're correct. It's m2.

        • 1Dealhunter on 05/11/2022 - 08:21
          +1

          FYI, NVME is a different mount to SATA, that’s what I was trying to clarify

  • PainToad on 04/11/2022 - 22:04
    +5

    I’d personally just pay a bit more and get a Series S and install Retroarch. But that’s just me.

  • BinChicken69 on 04/11/2022 - 22:06

    Still need to buy the games its not like the other minis its basicly a rysen 3 or a 1/2 powered xbox seris s that runs windows 10 and linux (atari os)

    • Cheapsize on 04/11/2022 - 22:42
      +2

      It comes with a copy of Atari vault. 100 classic Atari games.

      Plus you can install steam on it if it's Linux based…

      It's not a mini console, it's like a proper large console.

  • vanyellow on 04/11/2022 - 22:12

    I think if it could be a good emulation box, but needing to buy extra storage, a find it a bit too much

    At least for that purpose

  • Budju on 04/11/2022 - 22:23

    can this run windows?

    • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2022 - 22:47
      +1

      Yes

      • Budju on 04/11/2022 - 23:51

        just looked up the specs, probably $200 is more reasonable. For some reason I thought it had an 8 core cpu.

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 04/11/2022 - 22:39
    -4

    Landfill like E.T.

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 04/11/2022 - 22:42
    +10

    Me: Oh cool, it's only 300 now, I could almost buy it for a fun emulation box

    Also me: Has a Wii U filled with GameCube games, an NVIDIA Shield with the same and Dreamcast and PS1 and so on, a million hand held emulators, a Series S in the bedroom with PCSX2, a Series X in the lounge room with PCSX2 as well, and so on.

    I'll take ten

    • gizmomelb on 05/11/2022 - 07:41
      +1

      for a fun emulation box I'd recommend xbox series S - can run upscaled 4K games very nicely up to PS2 era.

    • beefsandwich on 05/11/2022 - 10:09

      I do the same. What is the appeal of getting a new handheld or console and getting it to run old games? I don't understand yet I keep doing it.

    • lulzenberg on 05/11/2022 - 11:54

      I was also thinking about buying for emulation, then looked over at the nes, snes, n64, wii, master system, megadrive, atari 2600, ps1, ps2, ps3, gameboy, 3ds, switch, xbone and now ps4 all gathering dust.. Oof.

  • scuderiarmani on 04/11/2022 - 22:46

    Got it earlier on Amazon. Was wondering who they matched.

  • Twisty on 04/11/2022 - 23:25

    I was keen but when it first came out the price was stupid

    Now I’m more interested but how long is this gonna stay alive for before Atari pull the pin on it

    • Spendmore on 04/11/2022 - 23:59

      It won't but in 10 years these will be worth a heap to collectors.

      • ubcool on 05/11/2022 - 01:10

        Nah it's not really atari

        • Spendmore on 05/11/2022 - 01:15
          +3

          I agree but in 10 years it will be a rare, hardly purchased piece of Tech linked to Atari.

  • Manny Calavera on 05/11/2022 - 00:48

    Would this run Disco Elysium?

  • Cheap Gamer on 05/11/2022 - 02:40

    The Gamesmen has updated the page. Stock is now available online only.
    Shipping is variable so Amazon may be slightly cheaper. Thanks lulzenberg for spotting that.

    Amazon has only 5 left in stock. I can't find Atari VCS on the Gamesmen's eBay store now. Amazon may change their price very soon.

  • Twisty on 05/11/2022 - 07:48
    +1

    Amazon is now $500ish

    • Cheap Gamer on 05/11/2022 - 08:03

      Thanks Twisty. Strange they don't price match the Gamesmen site. No matter, I'd still buy from Gamesmen to support an Aussie business.

      • Twisty on 05/11/2022 - 09:40

        All good. I might have got one if it was $250 or under but I was brave and strong and didn’t bite at the $300 hahahH

  • congo on 05/11/2022 - 11:20

    I remember the original Atari were under $100 back in the days.
    I assume these modern ones have more capabilities ?

    • PainToad on 05/11/2022 - 11:43

      This is a basic modern computer in the shell of an Atari console. In no way comparable.

    • User50301 on 05/11/2022 - 13:52

      A approx. $100 item from the early 80's is close to $400 in todays value so the price of this item is actually cheaper now than it was then.

      • congo on 05/11/2022 - 17:20
        -1

        I don't recall my salary multiplying by 4…
        Guess I am in the wrong field.

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 06/11/2022 - 08:44

        The original Atari was $314 when first released in @1980?

        • User50301 on 06/11/2022 - 14:20

          Original $100 response was in relation to another user quoting $100. $314 in the early 80's would even be more again with inflation in 2022 making the sale cost of this item now even seem more a bargain.

          • BewareOfThe Dog on 06/11/2022 - 21:18

            @User50301: So many people do not realise this. It was like 2 weeks wages for some people back then. I had one, and all of a sudden,I had friends.

  • levidog on 07/11/2022 - 10:17
    +1

    Amazon Back In Stock $316.95 https://www.amazon.com.au/Atari-VCS-Black-Walnut-Bundle/dp/B… , Ebay Gamesman Also Back In Stock (Just Purchased One) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324615991445 $316.95 - 7% Code TOP7OFF = $294.76 Delivered.

    • scuderiarmani on 08/11/2022 - 16:44

      Had mine delivered from Amazon yesterday.

      So many issues. Took an hour or two atleast to update. Multiple updates.

      Now can't purchase content…

      Sent a message to support.

      Interface seems really slow too unfortunately.

      • User50301 on 15/11/2022 - 20:23

        Try changing the UI setting from 4K to 1080p.

  • BarginBandit on 09/11/2022 - 11:21

    More than 10 in stock on Gamesman's Ebay store. Use code PLUSFLASH2 for 10% off with Ebay Plus, plus free shipping brings it down to just AU $285.25.

  • Overcomerak on 16/11/2022 - 23:19

    Very happy.

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