This watch has Pong and Missile Command instead of apps

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Atari is now selling a smartwatch that prioritizes fun over functionality. The watch’s user interface can be customized with Atari 2600-themed artwork and sound effects. But pushing it squarely into impulse purchase territory is the watch’s ability to play Centipede, Pong, Super Breakout, and Missile Command using the touchscreen or the watch’s crown dial functioning as a paddle controller. Instead of trying to compete with the Apple Watch’s capabilities, the Atari 2600 My Play Watch targets longtime gamers nostalgic enough for the consoles of their youth to spend $79.99 on an elaborately themed fitness tracker. The watch is available for preorder now through Atari’s online store and is expected to ship by June 10th, 2025. If the Atari 2600 My Play Watch feels familiar, it’s because it’s actually based on the Space Invaders My Play Wa ... Read full article.