JDTAY Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 You neglected to mention a juicy bit of pre-info from the Ataribox Facebook: There will be more info within two weeks! This is the best pre-info I've received all week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Those look like packaging/boxes, not the final product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDTAY Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I dunno, man, it is called Ataribox for some reason... Perhaps it's what's on the outside that counts? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 They're asking: "More info on what's inside within 2 weeks. 2 editions. 2 boxes. If you could magically open one box right now, which would it be?" I'd want to see more boxes. Like Russian nesting dolls. Just box... after box... after box... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 How about an Atari themed Macbook Pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Looks like Atari's trying to out-Apple Apple with their case and interface designs. Sterile, nondescript, featureless.The only way it could be more Apple is if it ends up being thinner than paper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Historian Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 This is going to spark that Wood Grain Vs Vader discussion, I bet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Woodgrain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtarinDave Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Spiffy. I think the box should be blacker with the woodgrain box. Wonder if this is what's inside? http://www.funstockretro.co.uk/eagle-box-android-retro-games-console Looks cool but I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Spiffy. I think the box should be blacker with the woodgrain box. Wonder if this is what's inside? http://www.funstockretro.co.uk/eagle-box-android-retro-games-console I also doubt it's that... Maybe it's this: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/retroengine-sigma-mini-video-game-console-cool#/ Just kidding. I don't think it's that either. But ROM Boxes Do Exist...And if it turns out to be an Atari Themed Version of one...Well, That Atari logo could hold sway for some people...Maybe even me. I wonder what else they'll bring to the table? I'm not a big fan of nondescript boxes, but I love me some woodgrain! It's hard to take a lot of hype seriously when it's a kickstarter project and even harder to think they've got some Ace up their sleeve (Dancing Lasers?, a hidden Projector?, coupon for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen?)...I guess we'll wait and see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Looks more like somebody took these Porche-designed LaCie USB hard drive enclosures and repainted them: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1LNNFY It's a nice clean look for a portable hard drive, but it doesn't seem functional enough for a gaming device, and it has nothing to do designwise with anything that Atari ever produced. So far, I'm not excited at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I Really think Atari should start (wait for it), Thinking outside the box! Ha! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Maybe its a woodgrain dock for the nintendo switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Maybe its a woodgrain dock for the nintendo switch Like toastmade.com? http://www.toastmade.com/products/nintendo-switch-dock.html Edited July 5, 2017 by Arenafoot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Like toastmade.com? http://www.toastmade.com/products/nintendo-switch-dock.html Damn that's Hot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I got that reference! Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 You neglected to mention a juicy bit of pre-info from the Ataribox Facebook: There will be more info within two weeks! This is the best pre-info I've received all week. Well an announcement that there will be an announcement, is something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 They're asking: "More info on what's inside within 2 weeks. 2 editions. 2 boxes. If you could magically open one box right now, which would it be?" I'd want to see more boxes. Like Russian nesting dolls. Just box... after box... after box... Atariboxbox-orange.jpg Atariboxbox-brown.jpg The orange one reminds me of the box from the XM301 modem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 They're asking: "More info on what's inside within 2 weeks. 2 editions. 2 boxes. If you could magically open one box right now, which would it be?" What an annoying tease. I wouldn't have heard anything about it if not for this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djour Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 While my initial excitement level was through the roof when I saw the Atari video, it's loosing steam fast. I understand the strategy in building a level of enthusiasm, but this is ridiculous. Announce a product, ask for money, wait a couple weeks, show 2 boxes, tell everyone to wait a couple of weeks to see what's inside. Seriously?!? They're not even real boxes. That's a mock up in photoshop of what a box looks like. They didn't even bother to adjust the background between the two, just used a woodgrain layer and an orange layer of the same image. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 the orange box is in the woodgrain box, and the woodgrain box is in the orange box. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Manhattan Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Inside the box is a Polaroid picture of the Atari logo. There's writing on the back that says "Don't believe his lies." It's a luxury storage box. The inside of the box is felt lined so you can safely store all your valuable Atari collectibles. When you open the box there's a mirror inside. It's a way of saying this story was about you all along. This is literally Pandora's Box and opening it will cause the end of the world. These are my best guesses. Stop me if any of these jokes are working for you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I don't mind waiting as long as this is a great product. Seriously, if this thing sucks, ima gonna pissed at Atari. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Based on the pictures alone, I'm expecting to slide it open and find a bunch of colored pencils. The added value would be a sharpener. We'll find out in two weeks what colors are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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