Online guidance is near non existent, official website near useless. Fortunately there’s enough people with a clue out there on forums that have written instructions on how to do the more interesting stuff.
Yes it, it can and does run Windows 11, and steam inside it running in big picture mode works fine - AFTER you have worked out how to put the modern controller into PC mode. You don’t install windows on the internal emmc or the internal M2 slot ssd if fitted. You install it onto an external USB device like an SSD using rufus, the windows iso and making it a windows to go image. It just works and boots from the usb device any time its installed.
Plenty of older controller friendly games work great in this manner. You wont be playing latest and greatest AAA titles on this limited hardware but runs plenty of things just fine on my older 1080P tv.
The atari side of things, games are limited in number, a few are interesting, definitely needs more games.
Know what you are getting into, this is for those that like to tinker and don’t expect your hand to be held every step of the way.
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From the manufacturer
ATARI’S NEW PC / CONSOLE HYBRID.
AN ICON, REIMAGINED
Atari returns to the living room with the Atari VCS — a completely modern gaming and video computer system, blending the best of consoles and PCs to delight a whole new generation of gamers and creators.
Featuring a stunning new Atari hardware design “Inspired by the past. Built for the future.”
PLAY
New and retro games and apps. Includes 100+ Atari classics!
STREAM
Your favorite games and videos in 4K resolution.
DISCOVER
Atari Wireless Classic Joystick and Wireless Modern Controller featuring LED effects and rumble.
CUSTOMISE
Unique PC Mode, Chrome, upgradable RAM and storage.
NEW & CLASSIC GAMES
THE ATARI VCS HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY GAMER.
Atari VCS store featuring the latest indie gems and reimagined classics from Atari alongside a huge retro library from Antstream Arcade.
Every Atari VCS also includes Atari VCS Vault, a collection of 100 Atari Arcade and 2600 games, fully optimised for the Atari Classic Joystick and Modern Controller.
Download Atari VCS Vault Vol. 2 for 50 more home and arcade classics. With a pipeline of indie games, there is always something new to discover!
WHATS IN THE BOX?
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ATARI VCS BLACK WALNUTUNMATCHED VERSATILITY FOR GAMING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PRODUCTIVITY. The Atari VCS Black Walnut All-in Bundle includes the 8GB Atari VCS PC/console hybrid, wireless Modern Controller, wireless Classic Joystick, and Atari Vault, featuring 100 classic arcade and console games. |
ATARI MODERN CONTROLLERCOMPLETE CONTROL. The all-new Atari VCS Wireless Modern Controller is designed for full-featured modern gameplay. Bluetooth wireless, rechargeable, PC/mobile compatible. |
ATARI CLASSIC CONTROLLERA CLASSIC REBORN, WITH A TWIST. The new Atari VCS Wireless Classic Joystick includes features like paddle control, rumble, LED light effects, and a second fire button to give retro gaming new life. Bluetooth wireless, rechargeable, PC/mobile compatible. |
CONNECTIVITYATARI VCS COMPANION APP. The VCS Companion App was created to make browsing within streaming services and within Chrome easier. The Companion App replicates a mouse and keyboard on your phone or tablet, making it easy to scroll vertically, select items with more accuracy, and enter text into search and login fields. |
From the brand
Atari VCS
THE ALL-NEW ATARI VCS
Thousands of games. Unmatched versatility. Atari's modern Videogame Computer System.
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AN ICON, REIMAGINED.
Atari returns to the living room with the Atari VCS — a completely modern videogame computer system, blending the best of consoles and PCs to delight a whole new generation of gamers and creators.
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