Fueled with enthusiasm after the very cool Rev 4, I built Rev 5, a completely redesigned VCSp. It’s just a prototype (hence the rubber bands) but it’s new, fresh and exciting, and I wanted to share it with the world!

Oh, and something else. There’s a very good chance that I can sell these Rev 5 units for well under $200 (with trade-in of a 2600). And that’s the same hi-res screen as the Rev 4. So keep your fingers crossed! I know I have been delaying the official ‘for sale’ status of these units, that’s because I want to have the best unit possible to sell, both in quality and price.

Surf the information superhighway over to the Research & D section to take a look at it. I’d really like your input on this new design, so I can gauge if it’s worth pursuing. Thanks!

The best VCSp yet! Finally has a paddle controller, new style hi-res screen and MORE WOOD GRAIN! Check out this one-of-a-kind prototype by clicking here or the Research & D button to your right!

It was one year ago this week that the original Atari VCSp was completed!

In honor of this momentous occasion, I am offering 2 pre-sales for anyone wishing to purchase a VCSp! That’s right, I am building 2 more units simultaneously and the first 2 people to email me with a definite YES will be able to purchase one! These units will be finished and ready to ship around April 9th.

The cost will be $270 with the trade-in of an old Atari, or $310 without. (These prices include shipping). These are the better, TFT Active Matrix kind. (See VCSp Models page, to right)

Ok! This is gonna be like a radio call-in contest more or less, so fire up your email and let ’em rip! I will accept requests starting at 1 PM on Monday, April the 2nd.

Good luck!

Using a less expensive passive-matrix screen from Radio Shack, I have gotten the cost of a VCSp down to $200 (before tax and shipping). Now, that assumes you’re sending an Atari in as trade, but still. It’s the lowest cost yet and I think it’s an important milestone.

Yahoo! I finished the Rev 3 today. The Rev 3 being the Atari portable that can be made quickly and sold for $300. (Note: I am not taking orders yet, give me a few weeks) Yes, it can be made for $300, no problem. I put a lot of thought into this one and it worked. And with the possibility of cheaper screens from Radio Shack, the price could go down even more.

Head on over to Research & D for pictures and all the news on the latest and greatest Rev 3!

“Ataritrader.com” emailed me with his review of the VCSp…

“I love the VCSp. I have a very large collection of classic video
games and this is by far the coolest things in my collection!!! I thank you
for the rare opportunity to own this great item. The Atari 2600 is back.”
-Owner of the Atari VCSp and ATARITRADER.COM 

I’m glad he liked it! Now, for the rest of you… The Atari VCSp Rev 3 is getting close. Actually, it’s built and sitting on my workbench right now. I’m having an issue with the joy pad controller that I can hopefully resolve in a couple hours. (Basically just means I used the wrong tactile switches)

Check the R & D section (to the right) for all the latest info on the Rev 3! I hope to have good news soon!