Atari Releases Smartwatch That Plays Pong and Other Classic Games

Earlier this year, Atari treated fans to a wristwatch with spinning dials, the Atari Limited-Edition Asteroids, released to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the game Asteroids. Now, the company has unveiled the Atari 2600 My Play Watch, which is fairly light on health and fitness tracking features but lets you play classic Atari games like Centipede, Missile Command, Pong, and Super Breakout right on your wrist.

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These iconic gaming hits of the past can now be enjoyed on a 2.02-inch TFT touchscreen display with matching graphics and sound effects. The watch features a special “crown” and side button that mimic the controls of old Atari controllers and can even be used while playing.

The Atari 2600 My Play Watch offers basic health and fitness tracking features, including heart rate monitoring, step counting, and calorie tracking. However, the watch lacks Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, so you can’t connect it to your phone to sync notifications or share your fitness data. This may be a drawback for some, but those who enjoy gaming on their smartwatch will appreciate the lack of annoying notifications.

The Atari 2600 My Play Watch is available for pre-order now on Atari’s website. It’s priced at $80 and will ship after June 10. The watch comes with three interchangeable straps featuring classic Atari games and a magnetic charging cable.