It's 'a solid, reliable performer and it should please VCS owners, or anyone looking for a high quality, stylish Bluetooth/USB controller for PC and mobile gaming,' the company said.

The team introduced fewer changes to the VCS Modern Controller, sticking to the widely-accepted form-factor of controllers on the market. Atari made the design decision to be more ergonomic and to spare gamers' thumbs. You'll be able to tap it with a finger, on either the right or left side, and it will work more like a front bumper button on a modern gamepad. For starters, you'll notice a second trigger button placed on the corner of the unit body. The Classic Joystick brings a few changes to the 'fire' button, too. The team also added a rumble feature and swapped the red lights for orange. It also rotates so you can play games like Pong, Breakout and Night Driver, which were previously better suited for Paddle Controllers. The center stick is fully digital, and its default settings map to the D-pad on contemporary gamepad controllers.

Both are a carefully crafted mix of essential features, both old and new, the company said in a blog post.Īccording to Atari, the Classic Joystick is 'designed to capture the spirit and functionality' of the CX40, but it now has Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Earlier this spring, we got a glimpse of what the VCS will look like, and now, the company has revealed more details about the Atari VCS Classic Joystick and Modern Controller. After all, there's no gaming accessory quite as iconic as the Atari CX40 joystick. When the Atari VCS team decided to remake the retro console, it knew the controllers would be just as important as the box itself.

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