Another unusual aspect of the Atari 2600 My Play Watch is its operating system, dubbed MyPlayWatch OS. Atari promises that the OS will never receive updates, meaning the device won't become obsolete.

The Atari 2600 My Play Watch lacks Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. But it will let you play four retro games with physical controls, ...

in a nod to the pre-internet days when Atari ruled the gaming roost, the watch is opting out of the culture of software and firmware updates. The software on the watch — MyPlayWatch OS — is ...

Atari pretty much started this whole home console gaming thing with the 2600, a precursor to the NES. That console is 45 years old and Atari itself was formed well over 50 years ago.

They are running EmuTOS, an Atari emulator, as the operating system because running the original would violate copyright. The chip used is an Altera Cyclone III. You could load up the code on your ...

Earlier this year Atari partnered with Nubeo to release a premium, limited edition watch with a design inspired by the classic Asteroids video game. It had an interesting design, but it was ...

The Atari VCS 800 is a modern product ... However, if you want to customize the existing OS to do your bidding, this hack is the way to go.

Summary: Atari has launched a new smartwatch for the ultimate fan of classic games. The Atari 2600 My Play Watch features classic Atari titles alongside various fitness tracking features and ...

Atari’s new smartwatch lets you play classic games like Centipede, Pong, and Super Breakout on your wrist. The watch features a 2.0-inch touchscreen display and supports basic health and fitness ...

Why? “No Bluetooth and no Wi-Fi means freedom from nonstop notifications,” explains Atari. The watch runs what the company refers to as MyPlayWatch OS. It’s an oddity, too. Atari says the OS ...