JKKDARK Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/345/C14220/ Back in the olden days, Atari dominated the video game market with all sorts of classic titles like Space Invaders. The concepts were simple enough for anyone to enjoy, yet challenging enough for even the most advanced of enthusiasts. If you want to own a piece of gadget history, you should check out this eBay auction for an incredible rare (and never released?) Atari Super Breakout Handheld prototype. Based on appearances, there's no denying that there are some early iPod elements going on. It's got a simple white casing, what appears to be a small monochrome display, and a control wheel underneath. It's not quite the same as a click wheel, but it's got the wheel part going on. What's more, this prototype was created before the first Nintendo Game Boy. Atari didn't think that the handheld gaming market was worth pursuing... if only they knew. The eBay auction ended a few hours ago with a winning bid of $821.00. There were 16 bids in all. Atari would be too big now if they released this handheld back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawrthness Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 o.o, Creeeepy.... I wonder if that's where iPod got it's idea O.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devia Eleven Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Atari owns all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explosive Misanthropy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 that's pretty cool....So, it was made for games though, right, not music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybarite Paladin AxL Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Wonder what kinda game would play on that, other than Pong and maybe Prehistoric Tetris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Wonder what kinda game would play on that, other than Pong and maybe Prehistoric Tetris.->If you want to own a piece of gadget history, you should check out this eBay auction for an incredible rare (and never released?) Atari Super Breakout Handheld prototype. Looks like apple could have gotten the idea from here, but I'm gonna go ahead and say it's just a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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