# Mobile Retro Games The Atari iPhone App Brings Old-School Gaming to Your Smartphone By Matt Ho | Published 2011-04-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-iphone-app References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/04/08/atari-greatest-hits-iphone-game/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ataris-greatest-hits/id422966028?mt=8) Forget emulators -- if you've got a smartphone, the Atari [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antstream-arcade) App is the perfect option for [retro gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrogames). The Atari iPhone App brings back a bunch of old-school classics without the hassle of downloading emulators online. The games are as legit as possible, retaining the same graphics, controls and concept. The only obvious difference is that you're playing on your mobile instead of in front of the TV on the console. The app is packed with classics such as Pong, Missile Command and Yar's Revenge. If you want to get away from the hectic nature of Left 4 Dead and want some good ol' simple gaming, the Atari iPhone App is for you. It's currently available for purchase at the iTunes App Store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Gaming:** The rise of mobile retro gaming apps like the Atari iPhone App provides opportunities for developers to create and monetize nostalgia-inducing gaming experiences. - **Emulator Alternatives:** The emergence of emulator alternative apps like the Atari iPhone App opens up new possibilities for gamers to enjoy old-school classics on their smartphones without the need for additional software. - **Classic Game Revival:** The popularity of the Atari iPhone App and its collection of classics signifies a market demand for the revival and reimagining of beloved vintage games on modern platforms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Gaming:** The Atari iPhone App and similar retro gaming apps create disruptive opportunities for mobile gaming companies to tap into the growing nostalgia-driven market. - **App Development:** The increasing demand for emulator alternative apps presents a lucrative opportunity for app developers to create and innovate retro gaming experiences on various platforms. - **Gaming Accessories:** The popularity of retro gaming apps like the Atari iPhone App opens up a market for gaming accessory manufacturers to create smartphone-compatible retro controllers or other peripherals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antstream-arcade.md) - [Mobile Retro Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-app.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soolra.md) - [Open-Source Emulation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroarch-ios.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-xp.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-my-play-smartwatch.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega-app.md) - [Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ace.md)