MUNICH: Atari, now the owner of the Intellivision brand, is bringing back the iconic Intellivision console from 1979, once a direct competitor to the Atari 2600.
The revamped console, named Intellivision Sprint, will launch in December for around US$150 (RM633) in the US or €120 in Europe.
Like other retro console re-releases, such as the A500, Super Nintendo and Mega Drive, the Intellivision Sprint features a smaller design inspired by the original, complete with its gold-and-black aesthetic and woodgrain finish.
Modern features for retro gaming
While the exterior retains its nostalgic charm, the internal technology has been updated. The console now connects to modern TVs via HDMI and includes a USB port for expanding the game library. Additionally, the controllers are now wireless, though they still dock on the top of the console, as in the original design.
The Intellivision Sprint comes preloaded with 45 classic games, including:
- Shark, Shark!
- Boulder Dash
- Baseball
- Astrosmash
- Sub Hunt
- Night Stalker
- Thin Ice
- Thunder Castle
- Tower of Doom
- Reversi
- Pinball
- King of the Mountain
- Body Slam: Super Pro Wrestling
- B-17 Bomber
Each game includes double-sided overlay cards for the controllers, replicating the original gaming experience.
For those nostalgic for the first "console war," Atari has also re-released the Atari 2600+ with a woodgrain design, modern technology and classic games, priced at around €100 (RM490). Pre-orders for the Intellivision Sprint are now available for eager fans looking to relive the golden age of gaming. – dpa
