Retro Atari VCS platform will end with the closure of its software store in February 2027 — OS update will be released removing reliance on Atari servers and opening up homebrew development
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/retro-atari-vcs-platform-will-end-with-the-closure-of-its-software-store-in-february-2027-os-update-will-be-released-removing-reliance-on-atari-servers-and-opening-up-homebrew-developmentOpen linkView original on lemmy.ca
5 replies
opening your hardware when it’s discontinued should be required by law
Yep. Ideally it shouldn't have had "dependencies on Atari infrastructure for authentication and software" to begin with, but sure, relative to the horrific state of just about everything else I guess this bare minimum deserves praise.
If the M-Wave FM-1 and the Headrush Flex Prime have taught me anything it's that if you offer an open hardware platform, you will be blessed with a vibrant community and infinite custom software/firmware. Just make and sell flexible hardware and the community will take care of the rest.
I don't think I had even heard of this system until now. Cool that they're doing this though.
I love my new VCS. Great as a media center and emulator. No smart TV crap here.