410: Atari 2600+: The Inside Story With Creator Ben Jones - The Retro Hour EP410
The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)5 Jan 2024

410: Atari 2600+: The Inside Story With Creator Ben Jones - The Retro Hour EP410

We chat with Ben Jones, the mastermind behind the new Atari 2600+, about his journey from childhood Atari enthusiast to Commercial Director of Retro at Plaion. We delve into the design and audience of the Atari 2600+, the challenges of incorporating modern tech into a classic, and Ben's personal connection to Atari's legacy.

Atari 2600+: https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
Dan's Video: https://youtu.be/-22KiX2REeI

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:08 - Ben Jones Interview

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Show notes:

23 Years Later, PS1 Alien Resurrection's Naughty Piracy Cheat Code Is Revealed: http://tinyurl.com/2pfn6bkm
Long Lost N64 Footage Reveals Mario 64 Multiplayer & Playable Luigi: http://tinyurl.com/2ftnnhdx
Teensy Rom for the C64: http://tinyurl.com/3pjeuv3u
SNES Ticking Time Bomb: http://tinyurl.com/4pu2v3xy
Game Boys Used In Vehicle Diagnostics: http://tinyurl.com/3zztn8j9

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