The Atari VCS will now be powered by an AMD processor
Radeon Vega graphics architecture is coming as a part of this, as well as two 'Zen' CPU cores, providing added benefits.
The Atari VCS is a console that's had a hugely successful Indiegogo campaign - raising over $3 million USD - and now the team developing the console has revealed that the hardware within the system has been enhanced, and will now be powered by a 14nm AMD processor featuring Radeon Vega graphics architecture and two 'Zen' CPU cores, replacing the model from the 'Bristol Ridge' family that's been in place since 2017.
This is the result of a partnership with AMD, whose Ryzen embedded chip is faster, cooler, and more efficient than before - meaning a cooler and quieter machine - including native 4K video with modern GDCP, a secure frame buffer to support DRM video, and build-in ethernet as well.
Extra specifications will be revealed closer to launch, but the team reassures fans that this is a better fit for the project. As for the schedule, the team is targeting the end of 2019 for delivery as a result of this decision, and more updates are promised in the future as development continues.
Are you even more excited now?
