Flojomojo Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 All true. We were discussing the F-MAC interview in the "new console that AtariBox" thread. I should have counted use of "open" in my little content analysis. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266480-new-atari-console-that-ataribox/page-63?do=findComment&comment=3870641 It's a great example of spin over substance. A person can learn a lot about how to ask for money from the way the Atari guy talks. Edit: he only says "open" 3 times. For a faster buzz, drink when he says "Atari" or "brand." That's all this is about, after all -- fluff up the brand to sell more licensed merchandise, or maybe pump up the stock before selling off the "company," which is really just a brand custodian now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raticon Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Oh really? only 3 times? I could swear it was among the mid-tier in words used. Nice little buzzword-count, will remember it for fotore projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Since it's running Linux, being "open" is literally the least they could do, easy. Dare I say ... lazy. The onerous testing requirements from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft (on the Xbox at least) are there to make sure all software on their platform meets at least a minimum standard for technical standards, compatibility, and value. Games on those platforms use the controls properly, scale the screen property, quit to the right menu, and don't crash. People who review even the old indie games on Xbox Live can focus on gameplay since the basics are already handled. Keatah talked about the benefit of lowering "barriers" for developers. The flip side is that there won't be any support or audience, either. Everyone who purchased an OUYA counted as a "developer" because that system was open, too. Now it's a joke. AtariBox won't get enough mindshare to even be a joke. No one will know what it is. In two years, if you say "AtariBox," most people think you're talking about the VCS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 That's weird. No paragraph breaks in my post. That's not how I wrote it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Ataribox is definitely taking on Chameleon elements, being an answer to a question no one asked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadClot Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) I just want to know the specs for the Atari box. Edit: Did anyone catch the arrow electronics mention in the video interview? I managed to dig this up on them https://www.arrow.com/en/indiegogo/program-overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_Electronics Edited October 22, 2017 by HeadClot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Edit: he only says "open" 3 times. For a faster buzz, drink when he says "Atari" or "brand." That's all this is about, after all -- fluff up the brand to sell more licensed merchandise, or maybe pump up the stock before selling off the "company," which is really just a brand custodian now. A drinking game? No wonder why they're called "buzz" words.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 A drinking game? No wonder why they're called "buzz" words.... Indeed. Before and After AtariBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBerel Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Indeed. Before and After AtariBox There. Fixed it fer ya. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlecRob Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Technically Xbox one and PS4 are modern midrange PCs so ataribox could easily be as powerful as those systems... but without a disk drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignGuy81 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Technically Xbox one and PS4 are modern midrange PCs so ataribox could easily be as powerful as those systems... but without a disk drive Or a controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Technically Xbox one and PS4 are modern midrange PCs so ataribox could easily be as powerful as those systems... but without a disk drive Perhaps close to the power of the original models from 2013 in many ways, but I doubt as powerful as any of the updated models. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadClot Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Or a controller. Mac said in the Venture Beat interview that there will be controller / Peripheral options from Atari. Since it also runs Linux you should in theory be able to use a standard Controller as well. Technically Xbox one and PS4 are modern midrange PCs so ataribox could easily be as powerful as those systems... but without a disk drive This is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignGuy81 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just realized I had a triple post above, too late to edit the others out, sry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignGuy81 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Mac said in the Venture Beat interview that there will be controller / Peripheral options from Atari. Since it also runs Linux you should in theory be able to use a standard Controller as well. Yes, of course we will be able to get a controller that works for it. But if I'm going to pay $250 to $300 it better come with one, and better have the Atari logo on it(hopefully lit like the front of the Ataribox), and not be clearly a ripoff of another controller and it should be something that matches the design of the Ataribox so that it looks it was designed to go with it. And they can say whatever in an interview they haven't showed anything yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just realized I had a triple post above, too late to edit the others out, sry. Fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Decided to take the plunge and sign up for the wait list. Hope my email box doesn't get flooded with technical details, schematics, development information, advertising, pre-order offers, etc. Just trying to decide if I should get find an electronics store and get in line now or if I can wait until after Thanksgiving. Don't want to miss my chance to purchase the Ataribox . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignGuy81 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Decided to take the plunge and sign up for the wait list. Hope my email box doesn't get flooded with technical details, schematics, development information, advertising, pre-order offers, etc. Just trying to decide if I should get find an electronics store and get in line now or if I can wait until after Thanksgiving. Don't want to miss my chance to purchase the Ataribox . Probably just the advertising and pre-order offers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Teams Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 And the spam from everyone your email address is sold to... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Decided to take the plunge and sign up for the wait list. Hope my email box doesn't get flooded with technical details, schematics, development information They'd have to have those things first before they could spam you with them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlecRob Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The lack of ataribox news is disturbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The lack of ataribox news is disturbing Oh, no, you are looking in the wrong place. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266480-new-atari-console-that-ataribox/ So much fun, so little time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 yeah, i know there's a longer thread in the main 2600 forum. but this one seemed more serious, or technical. and yes, they still haven't really said what it is or what it costs. still, maybe it's becoming slightly more real. discuss. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaysWithWolves Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 They changed the name and logo. See you again when they set the date to set the date. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 and it has 2 controllers. the amount of news is amazing (sarcasm intended). later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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