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Retro Atari VCS platform will end with the closure of its software store in February 2027 — OS update will be released removing reliance on Atari servers and opening up homebrew development (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] 45 points 1 day ago (1 child)

opening your hardware when it’s discontinued should be required by law

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  • [–] 5 points 1 day ago*

    Yep. Ideally it shouldn't have had "dependencies on Atari infrastructure for authentication and software" to begin with, but sure, relative to the horrific state of just about everything else I guess this bare minimum deserves praise.

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    • [–] 12 points 1 day ago

    If the M-Wave FM-1 and the Headrush Flex Prime have taught me anything it's that if you offer an open hardware platform, you will be blessed with a vibrant community and infinite custom software/firmware. Just make and sell flexible hardware and the community will take care of the rest.

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    [–] 7 points 1 day ago

    I love my new VCS. Great as a media center and emulator. No smart TV crap here.

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    [–] 6 points 1 day ago

    I don't think I had even heard of this system until now. Cool that they're doing this though.

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