Atari Gamestation Go! Hands-On with a REVISED PROTOTYPE of the 2024 My Arcade Portable
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- My Arcade first introduced the Atari Gamestation Portable at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since then, we've all been more than eager to learn more about this device. What are the specs? What games will be included? What are the expansion options? All great questions that we hope to get answers for soon, but for now, GenXGrownUp has been provided exclusive access to a 3-D printed prototype of the now-renamed Gamestation Go so that we can see how this handheld has evolved since CES!
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00:00 My Arcade at CES
01:30 Gamestation Go
02:37 Go Hands-On
03:17 Overall Feeling
03:57 Reduced Thickness
04:25 Speakers
04:50 Left-Side Controls
06:49 Right-Side Controls
09:40 Shoulder Buttons
11:23 Top Connectivity
12:30 Back of the Device
13:40 Summary
14:23 What's Next?
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00:55 handson - บันเทิง
Very exciting. Getting the trackball and spinner right will make it amazing and very worth the price. Can’t wait for more. Tell MyArcade thank you for letting you show off more 😀
Will do. Thanks for watching! 😁
The "+" on the D-pad is a very welcome addition. Can't wait to watch the evolution of this. And your commentary of course!
I agree! Thanks for watching and for the kind words. 😁
Finally a device with small screen and an HDMI out for older people like me.
💥
Great new video on this product!!
Glad MyArcade knows to let you inform their community about the cutting edge news of their new products!
Thanks MyArcade and Jon
More to come as soon as I get the all-clear!
Very nice. I am so glad that we got a raised plus Dpad.
Same here
Evercade making an Atari handheld in oct a new super pocket brand @@GenXGrownUp
I am so looking forward to his device. And I'm already think if the entire Atari console lineage (2600 to Jaguar) can be played on this device, I'll be the first in line!
Super sold on this one, this looks slammin.
Thanks so much Jon this is very exciting. Congrats on your channel growing you deserve the love!
Jon!, this device is checking off MANY boxes! Looking good so far
Oh wow! That Gamestation Go looks awesome! This wets my appetite as well. Can't wait to see more on this one. Hope to see your next video soon too.
I never understood why companies put speakers everywhere else except the front, so yeah i like that. Man all this Atari stuff is killing my bank account, but I love it .
Cannot wait for this! Love this at they keep tweaking it to make it better and better! Glad you pushed them to send you an update, even if it’s a 3D print
Meantime I'm still on the watch for the GSP control pad. In order to fully experience Star Raiders, I feel like I'm going to need a number pad to access the radar and star charts.
Just had a chance to check out the video, looks awesome. I would really like to have one. With the redesign, I don’t see any other retro handhelds beating it. Let’s go GS Go!!!!!
Have you heard if it’s rechargeable or you put in your batteries? If it’s rechargeable how long will battery last until needing recharged? A couple of questions you may or may not have answers too.
It has rechargable batteries built in, but I haven't seen any word on mAh or estimates on battery life.
So much potential to be the ultimate emulation device for before the DualShock generation....but so much needs to be done right.
Another great video thank you it looks amazing
I have not been able to watch the clip yet, but the fact that they have incorporated these lines on the side, "ingraved" into the glass, is just a wounder full touch.
The possibilities! Great video!
This thing looks cool. Thanks for this early prototype review Jon! 😊
You bet!
This was really cool. And the 3d print is kind of a cool piece of history all by itself. 3,000 years from now, apes will find it in a cave and know how futuristic humans enjoyed Atari games on the go in ancient times.
Great video! I appreciate the update on this. I passed on last year's handheld but this one definitely has my attention!
That keypad is easily the most interesting piece of this device, to have 1:1 control options for 5200, Jaguar, Intellivision, and Colecovision games would be a first for a device like this.
Thanks so much for the update. Don't mean to impose, but please keep us posted if you hear anything new, especially the release date as this will be a day 1 purchase for me.
Keeping you posted is my job, so you can count on it.
@@GenXGrownUp Thanks!
This is a great video. As a fan of the GSP (seriously, ive been obsessed with adding games- I spend more time doing that than actuslly playing), ive been ver excited about the Go since I first saw it on your channel.
This vid made me even more excited. I wanted to by HyperMega's new limited edition Atari handheld, but with this on the horizon, i dont see it happening.
Speaking of, I would expect to see at least the same Lynx games on the Go that were advertised for the Super Pocket.
I'd hope for those titles, too. Thanks for watching! 😁
thanks for the update! this thing is so MINE! KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON!
I've been wondering about this thing ever since your first video about it. I never knew it had an SD card slot and an HDMI port. Damn. That's nice. I'll be all over this one.
Everytime a new portable device comes out, I have to ask myself if i can justify adding it to all the others. The trackball, paddle (please be a spinner!) and the number pad really make this an absolute yes. Let's hope they just get those controls, the screen and the internals up to scratch.
I want one of those when they come out. This looks very ambitious with the different controls and number pad.
Thank you Jon for keeping us entertained! 👍😎👍
Thanks Jon
I am sooo looking forward to this!
i’m grabbing for sure
The number pad is genius. Thank goodness they changed out that lackluster d-pad. This thing has potential.
Ok now I know what I want for Christmas.
Already on my Christmas list
That D-pad looks a lot like the Jaguar's. I would LOVE for there to be a press-in threaded insert so we can screw a joystick into the D-pad for certain games!
If this is not packed with 5200 games, I will be disappointed.
Number pad alone would make this a day one purchase!
I've been salivating over this one since first announced! Trackball and paddle on a handheld?! I play Millipede on the reg while I'm at work on the switch atari 50, but making the jump to trackball has me giddy.
Edit: plus I've heard playing some arcade shmup/shooters and a few other genres actually can work surprisingly well w a trackball actually. I think I tried it out w a SEGA master system game one time, pretty neat!
I’ve been waiting for this news since January
Appreciated! Good info and I am looking towards seeing a playable proto in your channel.
Before too long!
Awesome i just brought this up to you months ago. Please let it rewind roms
Am I the only one that thinks it would be funny to see a white rectangle in the background on the next Genxgrownup video(s)??
That's probably where this will be very soon -- at least until we get our hands on the real deal!
@@GenXGrownUp What if you put a smiley face on it?
It looks promising, wonder if having the trackball on the right side? Maybe on both sides if it's possible or cost effective?
Lifting the controls definitely will make this much more comfortable to play. It shows MyArcade is actually putting a lot of design into this. It seems like a simple thing but most smaller companies wouldn't take the time to stop and realize it needed an adjustment.
100% agreed.
This looks cool. Looking forward to see what it can do.
Glad to see they moved the number pad up. It looked very awkward in the corner.
Agreed.
Thank You for the excellent analysis of this upcoming handheld, Jon! The GameStation Pro is, BY FAR, my most used console (mainly due to all the late ‘70s/early ‘80s arcade ROM’s I’ve added to it) and I have no doubt that the G.S. Go will quickly become my main handheld thanks to the trackball, paddle and keypad.
Hopefully, they make new controllers for their new "Atari game station pro." I wanted that thing , I really don't want to run retro and Arcade roms , with a 2 button and 1 stick game pad , getting tired of buying cheap Chinese emu consoles 😐
Nah gimme dat Pole Position mini update! 😅
I know, right? I've heard good things about the evolution of that one since CES, too!
@@GenXGrownUp awww now you're just teasin' me Jon .... LOL .... looking forward to whatever news you can deliver (no pressure)
I want both 😊.
I hope they put Pole Position I & II on it.
@@1968Steve definitely.... the first game only has a single track ... I mean, it's a classic but please MyArcade put the second game on there too!
It's looking to be a well thought out handheld. The only thing I would hate to see would be their logo on the front being too big. A small nick pick. Maybe different colour schemes could be a thing also.🤔
I've no idea about the internal specs but the recharge series would be nice for this just because of how they have designed it. More than likely it won't be capable to play them but it's a nice thought.
I love the attached periferals (ie trac ball and spinner) l. What I would really love is a dock with option for a steering wheel/gear shift (possibly with wired gas and break) or joystick 🕹️ etc...
Ah. This is what you were taking about. SWEET!
Awesome breakdown, thanks! I will have to reprogram my brain to use a left handed paddle and trackball. Would be cool if it was somehow switchable.
Looks like an updated Wii U gamepad. ❤
I’m still sold 👍
Funny you make this video because I was just thinking about this thing, recently.
Wondering when they were going to reveal more details about it.
Hoping that it's good when it finally comes out.
I am looking forward to it. But I do have some reservations about the paddle and trackball being on the left, that might take some getting used to
Great to see number pad and shoulder buttons, more like modern controllers! Would also be nice to know what commands can be issued to enable paddle for custom games, etc..
Too early to know how the software functions. Stay tuned.
Guess my other curiosity is the capabilities of the device. Not expecting it to be a powerhouse by any means though a small spec bump compared to the GSP might give it more wiggle room to do things, will be curious to see.
Great video! Couple of questions. Do you think it could turn upside down so if the screen rotates, the spinner would be on the right side and second question does the number pad feel raised so potentially there could be intellivision overlays inserted on top of the numbers?
I doubt it's designed to inverted, but I don't know for sure. The numpad seems to be entirely flush with the rest of the surface, and not the right size or layout to match INTV overlays.
@@GenXGrownUp Thanks! An update on the remix would also be great. Keep up the great work!
This is going to sell out quick!
Great preview! Have you seen the new Hyper Mega Tech (Evercade) handhelds they announced the other day? They're doing an Atari unit and a Data East unit. The really exciting part is that there's a limited edition version of the Atari handheld that's got a wood grain deco (limited to 2600 units)!
Yes, indeed. Woodgrain Limited Edition on pre-order!
@@GenXGrownUp Sweet! Me too! I'm just a sucker for anything with wood grain!
My woodgrain Atari “Super Pocket” has also been pre-ordered! Long live the 1970’s! 🕺💃
@@OriginalGrasshopper Awesome! Enjoy! 🙂
This is great!
Before it was just a proposed device that looked too good to be true.
But this dummy model makes it feel so much more real!
Yeah, the numpad is really nice, but I'm here for the trackball and the paddle/spinner.
The CX30 paddle controllers had a very broad sweep so I won't sweat the spinner.
The micro SD slot and HDMI out make it special.
The shoulder buttons are a nice addition. This could well be my main handheld.
I do appreciate an Atari-first system. Let the Nintendo and Sega stuff be an absolute afterthought.
I'm here to play Missile Command, Centipede and Breakout.
I don't know any Lynx games, but yeah, Lynx and Jaguar support would be really nice as well.
I can't wait to learn more!
I feel the same. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! 😁
If this becomes an all-in-one Atari solution covering platforms and coin-ops from the year dot onwards... oh boy.
Realistically, we know it won't be everything we all hope it will be, but I have high hopes for what it can be.
Well, if it gets most of the way there and allows users to take it over the line, then I'll be very happy with that.
I was actually wondering where this product was since you shared it with us way back when
Well any update is a good update I suppose, so now it's a GSG and GSP and I'll have to keep tabs on my retailer for a pre-order page.
Still waiting on the next firmware update for the GSP though! need me some button remapping for SD card games and more controller compatibility.
That's been a long time since we asked/hoped/begged for that update to the GSP firmware. I'm not holding my breath at this point.
Looks very interesting. The only thing I wonder at this point is the spinner. Being small, I'm not sure how much weigh it will have. If it doesn't have much weight, a paddle controller might make more sense. Looking forward to the next video.
That all white reminds me of the Evercade exp.
Might sound silly but the HDMI out is a big deal for me. I like streaming my games to my friends so they know what I'm playing.
But I also like portables. But when there's a choice between portable or an HDMI device I struggle to pick between the two. Evercade has that issue for me, I've been waiting for a year, for something to nudge me over the edge and buy one.
Also FULL size HDMI is a really good upgrade from other handhelds. Micro HDMI or mini, are really fragile and I hate them.
This Gamestation Go is an easy buy. Depending on the final price (in Canada), I can see myself just picking this up right after release.
I can't wait to try paddle and track-ball gaming.
I was already excited for this and now even more so! The changes they made are awesome. I do hope for Jaguar and even Lynx. Intellivision would be great too and I'm sure that is coming since Atari bought Intellivision (not the Amico part thankfully, lol).
I hope the controls and buttons have a nice mat finish for more grip and no smudging.
I'm expecting they'll be the same buttons as you see on the Pocket Players.
They should move the HDMI port to the bottom so you can put it in a dock like a Nintendo switch
I doubt that's going to move based on where the bulk of the electronics live. Not that they have a dock planned anyhow. 😁
The num pad makes me think: STAR RAIDERS!
ABSOLUTELY!
Intriguing! Looks about the same size and form-factor as a Nintendo Switch Lite. Awesome they are including a spinner, track-ball and number pad. I hope they do also include Lynx games. I still have my original Lynx and a bunch of games, but man, does that thing go through batteries like a chain smoker going through cigarettes. Definitely looking forward to this thing when it drops. Hopefully it will actually drop and not become vaporware.
With all the R&D My Arcade has invested thus far, I'd put good money on a Q4 release!
@@GenXGrownUp Keeping my fingers crossed. Hopefully I can snag one, as I have a feeling as soon as it drops, it is going to sellout fast!
Hey Jon, are you planning on checking out that Hypermegatech Super Pocket Atari version? I know it’s not from Atari themselves, but it looks like another great handheld with arcade, 2600, 7800 and Lynx games.
You bet! I ordered the woodgrain Limited Edition right away. 😁
@@GenXGrownUp Same here!!
I still think that spinner is going to be hard to use for us righties that are used to playing Kaboom using our right hand for the paddle wheel. Klax for Lynx might be hard to play on it, guess we will see.
You know what's weird? I could see it being fine for games where I need a spinner AND a fire button, but less so for paddle-only (like Kaboom!, as you mention). Brains are weird.
Looks nice. Would probably like a cartridge port though like My Arcade did with their hand held NES.
And the num pad would be good for Keyboard controllers. Those games get no love.
I live in Vegas a few blocks from the Convention Center. Maybe I'll go to the CES in 2025 and we can meet...
A spinner.... to play 2600 Tempest! :P
Ha! I wouldn't ask anyone to play the 2600 Tempest proto on any controller. 😁
Prison's not so bad. You can carve an Atari out of a bar of soap. Of course, it's shank or be shanked...
I want Nokia N-Gage emulation
Ha! You've got the keypad for it!
With that numbered keypad do you think there might be a way in the future of also playing Intellivision and Colecovision? Gee golly gee, I certainly hope so.
I sure hope so.
Since My Arcade's handheld is being redesigned, do you think that they will re-desitb their micro arcade player line?.....
The Pro line is, as far as I know, the only "Micro Player" models still in active production.
@@GenXGrownUp Yes. This is the one I am referring to.
A spinner would probably be a clencher in my decision whether or not to buy one. Hopefully they'll add one.
Your in luck. Evercade are releasing their portable handheld with atari branding and games including arcade and lynx for about £50
My in luck? Already pre-ordered.
It will also have a few 5200 and 7800 games on it! This upcoming Atari woodgrain version is definitely the best of the Hyper Mega Tech Super Pockets.
One thing that bothers me bout this is its backwards. I fire with left thumb and control with right. This is gonna mess me up being backwards than a joystick.
Do you play games on anything beyond the 2600? I can understand your feelings. For me, though if I have a "stick," I like the button on the left, but I can't imagine using a d-pad with my right thumb (which would be required to put the buttons on the left).
Been waiting for some big news on this and I saw your thumbnail I got excited, then I saw what they sent you, what a letdown lol.
Let down by the design or that I didn't have a completed unit to show?
@@GenXGrownUp that we didn't get to see the actual unit and you were sent the 3D printed mold.
I understand. As soon as I can get one closer to release, I'll share that, too.
🕹️💜
The prototype looks like a Wii U game lad lol
I'd be surprised if they didn't add some Intellivision games after Atari's recent acquisition.
These things tend to have a very long tail, and it was first announced back in January. So I"m hoping that if Intellivision games aren't already on it, then they can be added via SD.
It’s a shame the paddle/spinner and trackball are on the left.
What would you do differently?
@@GenXGrownUp Put them somewhere at the bottom middle, and move the screen up.
Put the paddle and trackball on the right and another set of buttons below the D-pad. Option 2 would be to use the D-pad U/D/L/R for the action buttons. Not ideal, but as a righty, it’s too awkward and uncomfortable to play lefty on paddles and trackballs.
I forgot to ask what the screen size is.
Not sure if it's changed, but at CES the info sheet said 7" display.
@@GenXGrownUpThanks.
You know, i am curious about one thing: Is this going to be some true Atari hardware or is this something that could have been prototyped by anyone with an emulator, a Raspberry Pi, the correct controllers, and maybe a Switch sized screen?
Will this thing live up to the hype?
nuff said?
Certainly.
Don't really like the arrangement of controls on the left, I think it should be from top to bottom DPad, Trackball and then spinner. A higher DPad would be helpful for people with small hands reaching the shoulder buttons and the trackball being right below would still be usable grasping the controller while moving it with your thumb, ergonomics shouldn't matter much with the spinner as the best way to use it is to grasp it with your thumb anf fingers rather than holding the controller while manipulating it using your thumb.
I hear you. I'm sure no arrangement will be perfect for every user. I personally like the layout after holding it. The spinner/paddle is quite tall, and I feel that placing it anywhere other than at the extreme top would mean it's a bit in the way when reaching things above it.
I'm still perplexed by the wide screen instead of a more square screen. That's really the main thing that kills my interest in the device.
I'd asked them about that back in January, and apparently is has to do with sourcing. 4x3 screens are available, but since they're lower demand they're much more expensive, which would in turn drive up the cost of the GSG to the consumer.
They have to use what's being made. No one makes 4:3 screens any more. How this can kill interest with all the other things going for it is extremely odd to me.
@@GenXGrownUp Powkiddy is getting their handhelds under $100 with nice square screens. It's already niche for us old hats, and I'm sure we'd fork over the cash for a proper aspect ratio. It at least looks like their getting out of the prototype stage.
@TroutButter loads of Chinese emulation devices have them and for cheaper than this effort. And I don't want empty lcd screen space with either a horrible background or black. It's what makes the Evercade handhelds look bad.
@@Mechanicoid Just reporting what was reported to me. I'd recommend you contact My Arcade with pricing information they can act on.
Misleading title, that's not a prototype in the traditional sense it's a chunk of polymer
No intent to mislead. I checked with My Arcade and "prototype" is their word for it.
The horror....THE HORROR!
Why are the controls on the left? This is for left handed people???
Is NES for left-handed people? Is Sega Genesis? SNES? Xbox? WiiU? Playstation? My observations of controllers with a d-pad rather than a stick tend to place the directionals on the left and the action buttons on the right. I'm right-handed and this feels comfortable for me. Please help me understand the criticism.
looked different in the thumbnail.
Did you watch long enough to see my explanation?
Oh where is the precious?
Any word on the specs?
AMD has made significant advances since the Atari VCS came out.
They could easily make a handheld that outperformed the VCS.
Yeah, I know that’s unlikely .
I only know "more capable than the GSP" at this point.