Atari was set to kick off a crowdfunding campaign today on Indiegogo for its Ataribox, a PC hardware based game console powered by a custom AMD processor with Radeon graphics, running Linux. The company even sent out a reminder this past Monday.
Then we got word they were not going start the campaign today, after-all.
“The countdown to the Ataribox launch on Indiegogo has been officially paused. Because of one key element on our checklist, it is taking more time to create the platform and ecosystem the Atari community deserves. Building Ataribox is incredibly important to us and we will do whatever it takes to be sure it is worth the wait,” Atari said.
“An updated launch plan is underway and more detailed information will be available soon. We will be keeping you, our community, informed every step of the way. Thank you again for your support of Ataribox,” the company added.
When it does ship launches, the Ataribox will be available in two models—one with a classic wood grain front, and another with a red and black color scheme. Around back, the Ataribox will have modern connectivity options, including HDMI output, an Ethernet port, and four USB ports. It will also have an SD card slot.
