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The Logitech F710 wireless controller in fact works pretty well with the Atari VCS OS via wireless dongle. Had difficulty working in Savage Halloween but every other game I tested (Gunslugs, Bloo Kid and Centipede Recharged) as well as Joust in Antstream Arcade was able to function properly. My Bluetooth is off and not currently functioning so this was a great pick up to play wirelessly if Bluetooth isn't working well. The Logitech button in the center of the controller allows you to exit back to the dashboard.

Funny enough I can use Windows 10 in 4K and watch 4K videos but I can't do it in AtariOS without this green screen. I reported the issue to Atari Support. I'm thinking if it can't do 4K streaming that well it probably can't game in 4K at all. Btw that green screen in the screenshot only appears when using Chrome in 4K.

It's nice to see someone from Atari out and about promoting the Atari VCS. I hope there is more to come for the VCS. There's lots of changes or improvements they could make. Like for example that developer beta that was supposed to come to all users that was announced in the March update. Even though I'm not a fan of cryptocurrency, at least if that and the Sandbox game was added as well, it would show some sort of progress for the VCS. Rollercoaster Tycoon added and improvements to existing games like Tempest 4000.

I noticed Apple TV+ was in 720p. YouTube however was great at streaming 4K video on my monitor but when I use the monitor in 4K resolution on Chrome in AtariOS, a green screen often pops up and I restart the system to get the interface to look normal again. I reported the issue to Atari support today and hope for a resolution in a future software update. No issues with Antstream or games in 4K mode. Also in 4K the apps may have text that is hard to read, I recommend using the keyboard shortcuts CTRL + and CTRL - to change the size of the text so it's readable.

RCT update today: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/10/07/2530454/0/en/Atari-Announces-10-Year-License-Extension-for-Rollercoaster-Tycoon.html

Some Missile Command Recharged news today! https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/missile-command-recharged-re-release-november/

They just did. Looks like Stadia shutting down in January 2023. Interestingly they are offering refunds for certain purchases. https://blog.google/products/stadia/message-on-stadia-streaming-strategy/

RCT update today: "The RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise continues to be a prominent component of the Atari Games portfolio, the license is set for renewal in September 2022, and it is the intention of both parties to continue the licensing agreement under fundamentally similar terms." https://finance.yahoo.com/news/atari-fy-2022-annual-results-164500127.html

Looks like Yar's Revenge IS the next Recharged game! https://www.comingsoon.net/games/news/1230350-yars-recharged-announcement-trailer

Great idea, I'd love to see more Dos games as well. VGA Sharks (1990) etc. If they made some compatible with the Modern Controller (like Dogfight on the VCS currently). Hopefully Flashback Friday comes back to the VCS. Pong Quest is apparently coming to the VCS too ie. Atari's deleted Twitter post ?

Let's just say I went all out for Atari's 50th Anniversary Sale! Happy birthday Atari and happy gaming! #22266 BPM Boy #22267 Gravitar: Recharged #22272 Tempest 4000 #22334 Jetboard Joust #22340 Sir Lovelot #22356 Sigi - A Fart for Melusina #22359 MicroProse Soccer

This picture is called "the sale is going well". Picked up Tempest 4000 and BPM Boy!

It looks like Donut Dodo is confirmed for a Friday, June 3rd release! (On the Atari VCS) Source: https://pixel.games/donutdodo/index.html

I saw on a Twitter post by someone else that mentioned Atari's Rollercoaster Tycoon license expires in 2022. My guess is that when they have something to share regarding that license it may be tied into Atari's 50th anniversary celebration. I didn't notice a RCT on VCS thread on here so I thought I'd create one! Licence info: https://www.atari.com/chris-sawyer-and-atari-announce-three-year-license-extension-for-rollercoaster-tycoon/ Press release mentioning RCT coming to VCS in the future: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/08/16/2281430/0/en/ATARI-ANNUAL-RESULTS-2020-2021.html

Has anybody else noticed an improvement in streaming quality since the last OS update? Looks like Flight Simulator is coming in pretty well. Never looked this clear before.

Did anybody else notice the Plex app is no longer in the store on the VCS? I'm hoping it's just an issue based on the country I live in (Canada) and the deal with Plex hasn't collapsed. I've used Plex once so I'm not disappointed but more concerned especially considering the promised Atari Operating System update is nowhere to be seen.

Great news for any aviation fans with an Atari VCS and Xbox Cloud Gaming. https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/1/22956247/microsoft-flight-simulator-xbox-cloud-gaming-launch

Centipede Recharged and Black Widow Recharged will be free soon on the Epic Games Store! https://gamerant.com/epic-game-stores-march-2022-centipede-black-widow-recharged-retro-explained/

Looks like Tempest 4000 will be on the VCS store on March 22! Should also be good news for anyone interested in the Rollercoaster Tycoon port as they were mentioned together in the press release last year. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattgardner1/2022/02/23/atari-arcade-classic-finally-lands-on-nintendo-switch-next-month/

100+ games coming to Stadia this year but Business Insider is also reporting a rebranding of Google Stadia to Google Stream. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/google-is-reportedly-trying-to-salvage-stadia-under-new-name-google-stream/1100-6500333/

I'd highly recommend an internet connection if you decide to buy. It's very dependent on the internet I'd say. You need it to download games and stream games on Antstream or Google Stadia as you mentioned. I like mine a lot.

Some DOS Flashback Friday games announced early! https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-announces-multiple-flashback-releases-for-the-vcs/

Xbox Series X controller Background: Tested with an Xbox Adapter for Windows using AtariOS. It has been reported by another user on YouTube that it works wired. I was hoping to see if it will work with an adapter wirelessly. Result: Doesn't work on AtariOS even with adapter. Works great on Windows 10 which I installed on Atari VCS m.2 drive. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Background: I have a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Super Smash Bros edition) that works with Nintendo Switch, but will it work wired and wirelessly with AtariOS? Result: I have found that the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller connects to the VCS and works wired and wirelessly with the AtariOS. It doesn’t however, work with Stadia on AtariOS though it does work with Antstream satisfactory and only the menu in Asteroids: 7800 works on the VCS (which suggests other emulator games I don’t own wouldn’t support this controller). On Windows 10 it does work with Stadia and it works both wired and wirelessly with Stadia. Only menu was functional and couldn’t play games in Atari VCS Vault. Lastly, Black Widow Recharged is available on the Nintendo Switch but I found that playing this game with a Pro Controller didn’t work (only menus worked). Nintendo Switch PDP Faceoff chat controller Background: I happened to have this wired controller and wondered if it would work on an Atari VCS OS. I’m pretty sure the Xbox PowerA ones and other third party controllers do so let’s give it a shot! Result: Could not get it to work wired or wirelessly. The only symbol of hope was that one of the buttons lit up when I plugged this controller into a VCS USB port. Not recommended for VCS use on AtariOS. Findings and summary: When it comes to the Atari VCS, the Atari Modern Controller and Classic Joystick are the ideal controllers to use with the system in my opinion. The third-party controllers in bold above such as a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and others were tested for use on the VCS and Windows with a AtariOS focus.

I'll be testing Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller Adapter (for Windows) with an Xbox Series X controller on the VCS AtariOS (using Microsoft's 2020 Xbox Wireless Controller). Hopefully it'll pair! I'll post the result in this thread in January. I'll also test an Xbox One controller which previously didn't pair with the VCS via bluetooth.

I'd like to see that as well! I know Atari partnered with WonderOS which I believe *could perhaps* provide an environment for mobile games on the VCS (I hope, though idk if that's why Atari partnered with them). Hopefully there's an announcement soon regarding proposed titles to the VCS such as the Tempest 4000 port and the Rollercoaster Tycoon port. I enjoyed the game Pong Quest by Atari on Steam and was a little surprised this game and others like the ones you mentioned weren't available by June 2021 when the VCS console first officially launched (in the U.S.). Imagine an Atari console system without both Centipede and Rollercoaster Tycoon? https://atarivcs.medium.com/atari-and-wonder-join-forces-on-cross-platform-gaming-2c0f6867d448