The new Gamestation Go, priced at $179, offers a nostalgic gaming experience by featuring approximately 200 titles from the classic Atari home consoles. This handheld device not only revives memories of iconic games but also includes arcade adaptations like Crystal Castles and Tempest, alongside pinball tables and various games from other developers.
Omar Gallaga, a CNET contributor, reminisced about his childhood experience with the Atari 2600, which he received as a Christmas gift in 1982. He expressed surprise at how quickly memories of games such as Asteroids and Centipede returned upon seeing their cover art and titles again.
Despite his fondness for the movie E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Gallaga's early experience with the game left him frustrated, a sentiment shared by many who found it difficult to navigate. The Atari 2600 originally launched in 1977 and has remained a hallmark of gaming history, influencing generations of players.