The Atari VCS saga will come to an end next year when its software store closes

The Verge reports that on February 1st, 2027, the Atari VCS software store is shutting down, according to an announcement posted to the Atari.

Following a decade long saga of delays, name changes, and Atari having to assure backers of a crowdfunding campaign that its retro console wasn't doomed, the Atari VCS platform is being retired early next year.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Atari VCS and Atari.

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United States · Americas

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The Verge

First reported

22 Oct 2026, 18:47 IST

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Atari VCS, Atari

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Technology

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