The Atari VCS retro games console development team
have unveiled more details about the controllers you can expect to use with the
Atari VCS thanks to a partnership with PowerA. Atari has now revealed more
details about the Atari VCS Classic Joystick and VCS Modern Controller which
have been created to provide the “right mix of essential features, both old and
new”.
“The one
gaming accessory on the planet that’s as iconic as the original Atari 2600 is
the classic Atari CX40 joystick. It’s a true icon of gaming history,
intertwined with millions of happy gaming memories, and the new Classic
Joystick will be a core part of the user experience for the new VCS platform.
Meanwhile, a contemporary gamepad is essential for modern gameplay, and the new
Atari VCS Modern Controller will enable users to play a vast assortment of
newer games.”
“The all-new
Atari VCS Classic Joystick has generated a whole lot of excitement ever since
its reveal. The Classic Joystick features an all-new design, built from the
ground up by Atari and PowerA, with essential functionality for anyone looking
to play classic games on the Atari VCS (or on a PC). Designed to capture the
spirit and functionality of the original and iconic CX40, the Classic Joystick
combines modern functionality with wireless connectivity, while adding a few
new twists along the way.”
“Using PowerA’s already-excellent range of console
controllers as our foundation, the Atari VCS team’s approach to the all new
Modern Controller was far less of a departure than with the Classic Joystick.
The VCS Modern Controller’s form-factor is widely-accepted in the competitive
and casual console and PC communities, so we saw very little reason to mess
with what’s already working for players around the world.”
