We knew the Atari VCS looked very interesting, but now that we can see the first live tests, it seems that the suspicions are confirmed. And it is that in addition to being able to enjoy the Atari games catalog, the new mini console hides a lot of potential thanks to its very interesting PC Mode.
The Atari VCS is more computer than console
One of the most outstanding features of the Atari VCS is that the console incorporates a PC mode that allows you to use the console hardware like a desktop computer. The key is that the computer has an AMD Ryzen 1606G processor with integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics and 4 or 8 GB of RAM, something that allows you to install operating systems such as Windows 10.
And that is just that they have done it on the ETA Prime channel, a youtuber known for conducting numerous tests with emulators on different systems, and how could it be otherwise, he has performed his peculiar ritual with the Atari console.
A fantastic machine for emulators
After activating PC mode, he installed Windows 10 and started running all the emulators for each platform. And the results could not be better, as demanding platforms such as PSP, Gamecube, Wii and PS2 have returned fantastic results.
For example, T ekken 6 running on the PSPSPP emulator maintained 60 fps at all times with the resolution set to 3x over DirectX, obtaining the same performance with God of War: Chains of the Olympics , an especially demanding title in emulation. The same thing happened with Gamecube, where Super Mario Sunshine runs in an incredible way at 1080P through the Dolphin emulator, being just as playable F-Zero .
Finally, the PCSX2 emulator allowed Gran Turismo 4 to be played at 60 images per second, although the resolution chosen in this case was the native one due to GPU limitations. Even so, the performance is fantastic, obtaining the same results in Ratchet and Clank , with the occasional drop in frames, but perfectly acceptable.
How much does the Atari VCS cost?
This console began its financing program through Indiegogo in 2018, and it was not until a few weeks ago that the company began to send the first finished units to the backers. For now, the product remains in reserve status with a price of $ 389.99, and the first commercial units are expected to ship over the next few months.
