This iconic Atari gaming console could help you to work while playing
The Atari VCS can now run Google Workspace apps
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Atari has announced that itsAtari VCSconsole now supportsGoogle Workspace, meaning gamers also now have the option to work as well as play on itssmall form-factor PC.
With the addition ofGoogleWorkspace, Atari VCS owners can now easily accessGmail,Google Calendar,Sheets,Slides,DocsandGoogle Driveall from their living room in between play sessions.
Google’sonline collaboration softwarecan be accessed right from the Atari VCS dashboard and users can make changes to their documents using either the Atari VCS Companion app or amouseandkeyboard.
However, if you want a full PC experience on the Atari VCS, the console’s PC mode allows you to installWindows 10orLinuxand while unconfirmed by Atari, several users have even managed to getWindows 11up and running on the device.
Work or play
As the Atari VCS is the only video gaming system withChromebuilt-in, it’s a true two-in-one device that can be used for both work and play. The system also features a compact chassis that can be tucked away in an entertainment center under your TV or set up on youroffice deskwithout taking up too much space.
In terms of the device’s hardware, the Atari VCS features anAMDRaven Ridge 2 APU, an AMD Ryzen GPU, 32GB of eMMC storage and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. However, the RAM is upgradeable and thanks to the inclusion of an internal M.2 slot, you can add a largerM.2 SSDfor even more storage.
The Atari VCS is available in two configurations: the Atari VCS Onyx Base System for $299 and the Atari VCS Black Walnut All-In Bundle for $399. Since the device supports a wide range of existingcontrollersincludingMicrosoft’s Xbox controller and bothSony’s DualShock andDualSensecontrollers, you can save a bit by opting for the base model though you will miss out on using Atari’s new Classic Joystick.
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Whether you just want to play some retro video games in your living room or are looking for a game console with Google Workspace support and full PC functionality, check out our fullAtari VCS reviewto see if Atari’s latest console could be the perfectwork from homedevice for you.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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