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Atari launches Asteroids Recharged – a full-sized arcade cab that I somehow need to sneak past the wife

Introducing Asteroids Recharged: the modernized version of the classic arcade game. Pre-order your limited edition cabinet now!

As you might expect with a piece of gaming history (albeit a modernized one) that costs $6,499 this is a limited edition run of the cabinet that can be pre-ordered from Atari until August 26th and shipping will then begin on September 15th. Arcade Edition: Asteroids Recharged gameplay redesigned for intense quick arcade-style action Save the Galaxy: Blast through 256 waves designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test Mechanical Effects: Gameplay that interacts with real haptic feedback devices such as large & small shaker motors, flashing LED lights, fans, and a pinball knocker Complete Globally: Earn Major League Esports League points with every high score in daily, monthly, and special event tournaments Bring a Friend: Play local co-op, with individual scoring, to see who is best at defending the galaxy together Get in the Groove: Space out to an original score by Megan McDuffee Having spent time as Head of Communications at a professional sports club and working for high-profile charities such as the National Literacy Trust, he returned as Managing Editor in charge of large US-based technology websites in 2020.

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