The new Atari gaming subscription service has been announced in partnership with Antstream Arcade to offer consumers a retro option to try out. The service will be accessible via the Atari VCS console and will provide gamers with access to over 2,000 titles in both their original and enhanced edition formats. The subscription service will be priced at $9.99 per month or $7.99 when subscribing for the year to offer avid gamers a small discount to take advantage of.
Atari CEO Frédéric Chesnais spoke on the new gaming subscription service saying, "Antstream Arcade is a perfect partner for Atari and its fans. Anstream’s offering lets players instantly access a vast library of games, including many Atari titles that have not been available for streaming before now. This partnership further cements the Atari VCS as a highly versatile entertainment platform and multimedia streaming device, built to embrace the best of classic and modern gaming."
Retro Gamer Services
The Atari Gaming Subscription Service is in Partnership with Antstream Arcade
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