Following the announcement that the Ataribox will be named the Atari VCS, Atari have today revealed more information about the upcoming console including revealing what we’ve all been waiting for – the specs.

In an FAQ press release from Atari it has been revealed that the Atari VCS will support 4K HDR and 60 frames per second. It will also come with an AMD x86 processor, onboard storage (no further details provided though) and support expansion of storage, USB 3.0, Bluetooth and wi-fi 2.4 and 5.0. The upcoming console will also run on Linux OS.

The console will include a range of game and entertainment content although specifics have not been provided other than that it will include “Classic IP from Atari’s portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises”.

Michael Arzt, COO of Atari Connected Devices has stated the while final hardware specs for the Atari VCS are still being finalized and will be announced at a later date. Everything is always subject to change, but we can confirm some things now

● Performance will be comparable to a

higher-end PC laptop

● 4K, HDR, 60fps AMD x86 processor

● Onboard and expandable storage

● 2.4/5.0 WiFi/Bluetooth 5.0

● USB 3.0

When commenting on the atari ecosystem and interface Michael said that “The Atari VCS is literally a PC for your TV where the screen is your main interface. Atari VCS has x86 PC architecture with a proprietary Linux OS that will allow for a flexible content mix and give customers access to interact with the whole internet. This means more games, media and streaming content, as well as communication with other PCs and the ability to fully customize the experience”

Atari is also expecting that to release entertainment and game content that will see “Classic IP from Atari’s portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, and others, will be accessible, plus modern games (including reimagined classics), as well as streaming video, audio and other entertainment apps.”

Pricing for the console has not been revealed as yet but more information should be coming soon given that the pre-order period is slated to open late April.

As more information comes to hand we will keep you all updated.

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