Believe it or not, the Atari VCS is out in the wild. Pre-launch systems have been showing up at the doorsteps of Indiegogo backers, and pre-order (and general retail) systems will be available in "early 2021". It's, you know, "early 2021", so you can start expecting to see a new Atari system on store shelves very soon. It's wild to say that, but its true.
So, along with the new system, Atari VCS-exclusive games are starting to appear. Atari and developer BBG Entertainment GmbH today announced the launch of Boulder Dash Deluxe, a modern "reincarnation" of the classic from 1984. The original creator of Boulder Dash, Peter Liepa, has returned to create 20 unique levels - on top of the 180 levels created by BBG.
Stephan Berendsen, President of BBG Entertainment GmbH, states: “Atari now provides the platform that enables us to reunite two brands which share a legacy dating back to the 1980s. Boulder Dash was first released for the original Atari 400/800 home computer system, so when I heard about Atari’s all-new VCS, I saw a fantastic opportunity to offer retro-gaming fans across the globe a unique set-up with Boulder Dash Deluxe being released first on the Atari VCS.”
Boulder Dash Deluxe is available now for purchase for $14.99 USD from the Atari VCS store. For more information about the game, visit www.boulder-dash.com. The Atari VCS lineup of video computer systems, bundles, and peripherals are available for preorder at GameStop.com and AtariVCS.com at discounted pre-order pricing. The Atari VCS 800 (8GB) Onyx Base system will retail for $299.99 USD. Atari VCS 800 “All-In” system bundles include the Atari VCS Classic Joystick (available separately for $59.99) and Atari VCS Modern Controller ($59.99) for $399.99 USD - which pretty much saves you twenty bucks on the two controllers.
