[The Register] Feedback on the Atari 2600 console.

[The_Librarian]

Yesterday, September 23, was officially autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere: a fact that prompted a very frustrated gamer to ask Atari what was going on with the product that he had forked over hundreds of dollars for more than a year earlier.

“On your blog and repeatedly online you promised substantial updates this summer, but it's the last day of summer and it seems pretty clear from your social media activity that there's no immediate update coming. What happened to the updates?,” he asked on the company’s official subreddit.

“Fear not,” the company’s social media folk responded, “we certainly have something in the works! We did not specify it would be on September 22-23 exactly. Sorry for the misunderstanding! We appreciate everyone's patience as we craft an exciting announcement to share with you all!”

The response did not go over well.

“LIAR, yes you did, and now you say again SOON, come on SHOW US SOMETHING HUGE Because I'm VERY ANGRY,” responded one. Another chimed in: “You said a few times this summer. Now we are in Fall. Tell us a REAL date, don't lie to us any more.”

Link : https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/09/25/atari_retro_console/

 

[The_Librarian]

Vapourware then. Pity the folks who have put down money for this.

 

[konfab]

Time to move it to:
https://www.reddit.com/r/shittykickstarters/

 

[The_Librarian]

Time to move it to:
https://www.reddit.com/r/shittykickstarters/

Excellent idea. Done just that. Atari won't be happy, but hey.

 

[Vernon]

I tread very lightly when it comes to these kickstarter type campaigns.
Up to now I have only ever backed a couple projects. Fortunately for me those turned out fine in the end.
One of those was many years ago for the Pier Solar RPG game for the Genesis/Mega Drive. Top game, well worth it.
That same company (Watermelon) tho has fleeced all those who backed one of their more recent efforts.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]