Why Atari's Next PLUS Should Be the Intellivision+

[@visitperaiagreece]

It would be cool if they got the rights to Colecovision.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Agreed.

[@MrShuaTV]

Besides making a new colecovision console I don’t see a point to acquiring coleco. They had no original ip’s everything was a licensed game.

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@MrShuaTV I think that's it - a physical-media player akin to the current plus consoles.

[@tedadamgreen]

Yes that would be fantastic!!

[@JayDee-iy5be]

@@MrShuaTV Exactly, Atari would have no IP to sell on it. They will want to sell games.

[@PuzZLeR_00]

A release like this would be a tremendous boost for Intellivision's homebrew community.

[@johnmogavero8156]

I would jump at a chance to get an Intellivision Plus and a 5200 Plus !!

[@OriginalGrasshopper]

I ABSOLUTELY will buy an Intellivision+ if/when Atari releases one. The 7800+ doesn’t interest me since I already have the 2600+ but an Intv+ would be AWESOME. Even here in Europe the cartridges are affordable and obviously Atari will re-issue many of them as well. Like you, I didn’t have an Intellivision growing up (I had an Atari (og) VCS and later a ColecoVision) but my cousins and one of my best friends had Intellivision so I did get to experience it during its’ heyday….and it was super fun!

[@danielespeziari5545]

All you said makes perfect sense. The Intellivision is the ideal candidate for the Plus treatment. For the Jaguar, Atari would need to follow the NES/SNES mini model and include games in the unit itself. Or they should re-release at least the worthy games, which are not a lot. The Jag commercial library was already tiny, but out of those 50/60, only 20 at best deserve a modern release, so it can be done

[@qanister]

I could not agree more. I love my Atari(s) but I always liked and wanted an intellivision but already spent my grass cutting money on my Atari. Just picked up one cheap on eBay, broke out my soldering iron and repaired it this weekend. I am now enjoying a whole new world of games that I couldn’t as a kid. I am now hooked on Trons Deadly Discs and baseball! A wireless Intelly+ would be awesome. Best part is I don’t need to cut lawns to buy one this time!

[@johnnym196]

Hi, Jon.👋 Thank you for this video. As you may or may not know the Mattel Intellivision was my very first gaming console, back in the late 1970s, even though I was wanting an Atari 2600 from my father for Christmas. I used to have every Intellivision game that was released, including Intellivoice, and all of those games too. I totally agree that Atari should release an Intellivision+ console, and make it so that one can use the original cartridges in it. Maybe then Atari could also re-release some of the best Intellivision games too as an updated 21st century version of the game(s)?

[@Evil0tto]

I was never an Intellivision player as a kid, but if Atari released a + console I'd definitely pick it up. There were a lot of consoles and games I missed as a kid that I'd love to check out as an adult.

[@blankbruno70]

Came here to say this too! Take my money!

[@crazykong1967]

Great video Jon. I was lucky as my best friend of 49 years had one. He had the sports titles along with the action games. The best games that I remember were the Dungeons & Dragons RPG’s.👍

[@skipowens2855]

Intellivision was my first console as a kid and I would love to get my hands on a more modern version. Right now there are zero good options other than emulation.

[@monkeymanstones1]

I completely agree. I had a brand new Atari 2600 as a kid but no awareness of the intellivision until I visited a home across the street from mine and they were playing Pitfall on it. My jaw dropped. I would absolutely buy a new version of an Intellivision!

[@Kalamari-contra]

I’ve always been an Atari guy and know hardly anything about the Intellivision or its game library. If they were to release something like you suggested I would definitely buy one. How exciting that would be to explore that library of games.

[@crookedmouth1971]

Even though the Amico was a complete scam, it did show how much interest there is in the Intellivision. I didn't own an Intellivision until the 90s and it really is a great system and probably the only remake system I would bother with. If they did redesign the controllers, I would hope they would offer that seperately and keep the original controllers intact. I am one of the few that actually like the originals. I own one cartridge, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons(Cloudy Mountain) and would purchase for that game alone.

[@Jincman]

The controller is a big part of what makes their games great, and that is what is missing for most people while exploring the games on retro emulation.

[@sebas19722]

You're totally right! I have an uncle who still proudly shows his gen one Intellivision and cartrige come tion. I wish I could plsy more of these awesome games out! Ypur idea is awesome, and I hope and pray that Atari applies it.

[@randomfandom53]

If they do release an Intellivision Plus, take my money!!

[@discostu9654]

Great video! I would absolutely love an Intellivision+. It was my first console and I found the games so much fun. I know the controller takes at lot of flack, but I mastered that thing when I was 12 and can still remember button sequences for all of the sports titles without looking at the keypad. I'm also a huge Atari guy, my best friend had a 2600 and we would go back and forth to each other's houses and play both systems. There was no rivalry or fan boy stuff, we had so much fun with both game libraries. I would also like to see something like the Atari 50 for the Intellivision. That compilation was fantastic and it would be fun to see an Intellivision version.

[@tedadamgreen]

Wow … that’s made PERFECT sense! Can Atari hire you? That volume of game library alone is enough but then when you add in all the rest, it seems like a no brainer. And yes, perfect description as Intellivision being a cousin to Atari 2600. Thanks for a great editorial video and have a great and safe Labor Day Weekend Jon and Team 👊🏻😎🕹️

[@jsmith7701]

Yes! Those are they. I was so stoked when I got to 1million? points in Tron. Last set of bad guys had paralyzing sticks instead of disks, and you couldn't kill them with your disk. It was just a matter of time. I'm totally for bringing back the platform. It had a uniqueness in home gaming.

[@dyscotopia]

The Intellivison version of Super Mario Bros. pulls off things that would have been impossible on the 2600. Truly an underrated system. I remember overlooking it because where i lived the department store electronics section only ever seemed to feature sports games, which weren't appealing to me and didn't showcase the full power of the hardware

[@jsmith7701]

Intelevision was sweet. Tron was very good. They had a naval battle game I liked a lot.

[@lbjon8469]

Tron Deadly Discs is a classic, as is Sea Battle. The catalog has a ton of excellent games that are still very playable

[@KristianWontroba]

I agree that an Intellevision+ would be a great next product to release. If not that then an Atari 5200+. Well said commentary! 😊

[@edrosa3485]

Agreed. Since the basic hardware of the “+” series can easily handle both Atari and Intellevision software, offer an adapter for the Intellivision + to play Atari carts.

[@AgentM79]

+1000 to adding a joystick option to the Intellivision controller. The “Stickler” was a worthy add-on “back in the day”. Wireless controllers would be preferable, but with an option to use wired controllers as well. Atari would need to get the license for “Tron Deadly Disks” instead of removing the movie reference from the game. Also, for complete greatness, Space Battle was ORIGINALLY supposed to be a licensed tie-in to the 1978 “Battlestar Galactica” TV series. A homebrew hack was released a few years back. Atari should make this available. The Intellivision games are indeed “good and interesting”. The console should include support for original cartridges. I’d buy it!!!!

[@CFF1974]

If Atari makes an Intellivision+, please make it FPGA. Atari could use the Intellivision 2 mold as it is compact enough, and has detachable controllers. The only change that I would suggest is to have separate power and reset buttons instead of the combined one. Atari could also repurpose the 2600 adapter that was compatible with the original Intellivision 2, to add 2600/7800 cartridge support. As for the controllers, there is an arcade style stick that you can slide on top of the disc. However I would not mind if they re-design them, or better yet buy the long play third party controllers.

[@granitepenguin]

there's already an example of how to do the smaller size with full-sized controllers in the Intellivision Flashback from a few years ago. You just don't have it nest.

[@natswii]

Thunder Castle is an epic Intelivision game!! We need a controller with a numpad that can accept overlays!

[@jim1174]

I love the Intellivision and have been waiting for an Intellivision console with hdmi. Intellivision is one of hardest consoles to emulate because you need the touchpad for most of the games.

[@operationshutdown155]

Would be interesting to see! Great video!

[@ZMAN_420]

I think physical carts are a nostalgic thing. It reminds us of when we where kids. I really enjoy the old councils/games I still have from when I was a kid. Great Content!🤘🏻👍🏻🇺🇲

[@matsolimtiaco7795]

I used to have all the major console systems, but I sold all of them off more than 20 years ago - except for the 2600, and the Intellivision. I'd absolutely be interested in an updated Intellivision+. Many of those games, especially the 3rd-party releases, were great examples of combining strategy and action... IMO for example, Microsurgeon, Safecracker, and Truckin'' from Imagic would have seriously good play value today.

[@lucavercellotti9959]

I agre with you, should be a very good idea. I also wrote to Atari and the response was "unfortunately we have no news regarding the release of the Intellivision +, for this quarter, the next release will be the Spectrum + (real shape, not mini)". Still a very interesting machine for me.

[@jayme69]

I'm a huge Intellivision fan and still play the 60 available games on the Intellivision Lives! collection on my PS2. I've also got the two Intellivision Evercade Collection carts with 12 games on each. The main problem I see is that the Intellivision Evercade carts were not well received by the Evercade community and often end up at the bottom of those best of Evercade lists. I'm fully on-board for an Intellivision console but here in the UK the carts are like hens teeth so I'd prefer a bring your own games style console like the ones Retro Games Ltd manufacture e.g. The400 Mini. You still make a good case Jon and I hope it doesn't fall on deaf ears :-) Keep up the awesome work!

[@GenXGrownUp]

What's the used Jaguar/5200 market look like on that side of the pond? Any better than over here?

[@jayme69]

@@GenXGrownUp You can still pick up Jaguar carts but hardware is pretty scarce. The 5200 used market is pretty much non existent.

[@binaryrooster]

As soon as the buyout was announced I started dreaming of an Intellivision +. It has a brilliant lineup and there are a load of affordable carts still out there (maybe too many 2 player only titles). I just don't see the point in doing the Jaguar. They wouldn't be able to licence all the games and there's some clearly unfinished stuff in there.

[@BahamutOmega]

Yeah, know the feeling. I know a number of us have mused whether we would get the form factor of the model 1 or 2 Intellivision. If it's a baked in Intellivoice with the addition of a System Changer to allow for 2600+ gameplay, I'd be on it when I could afford it.

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

Could agree more, the Intellivision was head and shoulders above all other consoles of its time, imo. It never really got its due, but back in the 80's all my friends who only had 2600 were pretty jealous when they saw my Intellivision in action. "Wow the graphics are amazing!" "It TALKS to you?!"

[@FischerFan]

What the Intellivision enjoyed in graphic superiority over the Atari 2600, it suffered in the form of a much smaller game library. Mattel rightly earned the 20 per cent of the home video game market that it had achieved, but then Coleco arrived on the market, followed by the Atari 5200. Then came the home video game crash.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Mmm... ahead of the 2600, sure. But ahead of ColecoVision? Not sure about that. INTV's biggest issue, IMO, is its controller.

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

@@JustWasted3HoursHere I personally think it's controller was an advantage, although they did wear out over time. It was part of the unique hardware that allowed a level of complexity that was unequaled for any console until the NES. I found it easy to get lost in games like B-17 Bomber, Space Spartans, Utopia, and Treasure of Tarmin, which had a depth closer to computer games than anything other consoles were doing in the early 80's. But probably the exact reason most people didn't like it as much.

[@raphaellall6270]

I agree 100%! I am sure somewhere in the future we'll be seeing some resurgence from Atari of those classic Intellivision games with an "Intellivision Plus"...

[@DannyP-dm1pw]

Would like that. The only console I had as a kid in the 1980's was an Intellivision and it was possibly a hand me down from teenage uncle. But I bought a refurbished one on Ebay last year and it hardly works. Burgertime is still fun.

[@KingEdAV]

I had an Intellivision and absolutely loved it. It was better than the competition at the time for a few reasons. 1. Better graphics 2. Better sports content (more realistic.) Ice Hockey and Baseball were amazing. 3. Control was more advanced with customized pads

[@will_it_work]

It had some good games, but stinkers as well. Games played very slowly compared to the Atari 2600, even if their graphics were better. Controller was ass.

[@lbjon8469]

The majority of the sports catalog was excellent - Football, Skiing, Soccer to name a few

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

It wasn't better overall. Not even close.

[@KingEdAV]

@@edwardmclaughlin719I owned both and can say that Intellivision was much better than the Atari 2600 game system. Wasn’t even close!

[@KingEdAV]

@@lbjon8469OMG - forgot about Skiing! And, loved Soccer too.

[@Trialwolf]

Interesting idea. I do feel that Atari would find success with the 5200 and Atari regardless of when they decide to do a plus series as the controllers alone would be worth it for fans. For these two systems they would most likely need to reach out to the homebrew community for some Cartridge releases due to the small libraries but also for a new killer app for th Jaguar, Aliens vs Predator is seen as that console top game and getting a new licensing rights would be expensive so it may be wiser to get a new game either from the community or from Night Dive or Digital Eclipse.

[@tobycanrun]

Imagic games for the Intellivision were all great games. Great video!

[@SciurusBelnades]

Great video Jon! I always had Atari and first played Intellivision late in the game. 1989 I think? Would love an Intellevision+!

[@R.B.]

This! And I'd love to see it with the voice module too.

[@darylmullins4369]

I would definitely consider buying a Colecovision Plus or an Intellivision Plus! (I also wonder what they could do with Vectrex!)

[@davidcarlson2481]

Love the idea about an Intellivision+. It would be great if they could make optional controllers with an inexpensive touch screen that changes depending on the cartridge plugged in. This could serve as the keypad inserts. Perhaps even an option to pair your smartphone to it with an app that mimics the controller with likewise dynamic insert display. Either way, I think this is a great idea for a future release! I would definitely preorder!

[@granitepenguin]

I would hate that, personally; touchscreens are not good controllers. Not being able to feel the keypad would make it harder to play. There are too many fast-twitch games, like AD&D, where if you have to look down at the controller to find a keypad key, you are dead. It has to be a physical keypad.

[@Kilroy_5150]

As always, Jon, your logic is sound. I've been a critic forever of Atari's old "One more time, just a little better" policy that i felt was part of what drove them into the ground. Let's get some new blood in these consoles. Perhaps wireless with options for classic and updated controllers. How they're going to make it smaller without ruining the controller, i dunno but it's a good idea to change up every now and then. If only Atari would buy Colecovision rights..... nuff said?

[@Anthony-qt8wv]

I went for the Spectrum this time around. I am not interested in the 7800+ at all. If Atari decides to do an Intellivision console I would love it! I had the one version of the intellivision that came out long ago but I didn't like it that much. What if they did an anthology like the Atari 50th on Switch etc. or a console version? It would be 45 years since it was in 1979!

[@johnnym196]

Hey Jon. I just had a thought when I was watching your video a few minutes ago about the 7800+. In reference to this video about Atari should release the Intellivision+ retro console … if they do decide to release this I hope that they make it compatible with all previously released Intellivision games.🤞🙏🏼

[@SoulforSale]

Good points, Jon. I am all in on whatever Atari does next. Right now I'm just basking in the Renaissance of the Atari brand and the games. I do hope they keep expanding this "Plus" idea...

[@davepage2466]

Interesting topics covered here-bring it on with multiple versions of the Intellivision console, might be a great idea to do what evercade is doing and release new compilation carts with the controller inserts, and of course the option for an updated wireless controller of some kind. Being able to use the original carts and inlays would be a must though.

[@bwayne388]

Totally agree with you. I am intrigued by the 7800+, but unless it doesn't support some of the older hardware like keypad, trackball, or driving controllers, then it is no different than the 2600+. An Intellivision+ would be a great way to go. I never played those games with growing up, but I would love to on this + format. I think they have something planned, or else they would not have purchased the rights. We just have to do the hard part of waiting.

[@greybush38]

I agree with you 200%. Atgames did a great Intellivision mini but me personally, I would dig seeing a mini Intv 2, the white model.

[@lancetc211]

The answer here is Intellivision Amico! You would love this thing....if it ever sees the light of day. This has an awesome bluetooth controller and you can even use your phone as an extra one. Nobody thought the Atari VCS was ever coming out but here we are in 2024 with it out in the wild. I grew up Intellivision but the Atari VCS just keeps me coming back for more.

[@robert_roland63]

I followed the Atari VCS and I too believed that console would never see the light of day. It took a very long time but it did release much to the surprise of fans and detractors. The Amico I thought looked interesting and I knew I would hear more about it later. I didn’t. If it wasn’t for a GameStop listing of a date when it would come out made me a little more interested. When that date came and went, they changed the release date again. When the console didn’t come out then I smelled something fishy. Since then, I went down the rabbit hole with the cult that came from that console and made the decision to step away. If it comes out it does, but I’m not losing sleep over it. I personally believe the Amico will fall in line with the Coleco Chameleon as a console with promise but never sees the light of day unfortunately. I could be wrong in my belief, but these constant “quiet times” are unheard of and should be scrutinized.

[@GaggleofDoozies]

I played a sh*t-ton of Intellivision back in '81-'82.

[@AntiBunnyStudio]

It seems like the next obvious move, and would go a long way toward their goal of preserving that era of gaming. I think one challenge you overlooked is their investment in the Atari + platform's universal compatibility. If they want to make that promise, it will need some way to remain universally compatible with 2600 and 7800 games. On the software side that's easy enough. Just include the existing emulation in the new hardware. An Intellivision + however, having a different cartridge slot, will need to either have a second slot, or come with a pin adapter. I would lean toward an adapter as a pack in myself. The 2600 and 7800 + unites could also have a reverse adapter for Intellivision cartridges sold along with a software update. I agree that going full wireless with the controllers is a smart move. The Int+ could act as a charging dock for them as well. It doesn't necessarily have to be as huge as the original. They could use the smaller model 2 version, which just by holding the controllers in a different position was able to reduce the overall footprint of the console. Now personally, I'm hoping for an XEGS+. A system fully compatible with the 8-bit computer line.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

I think a good compromise for the controller would be to include one like the original, but with the screw-in joystick like you mentioned *BUT* make the controller port USB and compatible with third party USB controllers that are already out there in case people would prefer a more standard type of controller. If necessary, it could allow the controller buttons to be remapped to whatever buttons the plugged in controller has. Many would say, and I agree with them, that the Intellivision's controller was definitely its Achilles Heel and this would accommodate people on both sides of the fence.

[@MaximumRD]

That would be cool, especially considering how the Intellivision flashback was botched by AtGames.

[@TheAtariCreep]

Great take man. So, I am not sure if you watched my follow up to my 7800+ initial reaction. I know you were a little disappointed how closed minded I was to the 7800+ but I went on to say it was because I am so sick of 2600 and 7800. Like beyond sick of it. An INTV+ is a no brainer and I am sure its being worked out but when talking about the Lynx and Jag +, I think its more aimed at kats like us that want an affordable and modern way to play these games more than a market of folks looking for games to go along with it. They can pack a multi cart and sell others for that clientele. Not the general market, though that is a sub audience I agree should not be ignored.

[@RlsIII-uz1kl]

You're on point!

[@labnine3362]

I agree with you on this 100%. If they do it, it needs to be an INTV II and they need to do the controllers like the Flashback version (but with the correct wiring mapping). The key thing though is that they need to get the third party game licensing because those games are the games that made INTV worth owning. If it doesn't have Imagic, Activision, Atarisoft... it's going to be lame IMO. Tall order, I know. Otherwise, I'll stick with my modded INTV II and my already existing cartridge collection. PS There's a mod that allows the Genesis AV port. That means HDMI with an adapter. It's true and it's amazing.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Keep in mind that so far game licensing is irrelevant for Plus consoles, as they play physical media. You'd just need to pick up a copy of the game from a used game shop.

[@cjpops7628]

I’d love to see the Atari Jaguar+

[@davidbenson7592]

Totally agree!

[@Grizzly_Adam]

I really liked your idea of being able to purchase the overlays. Atari could do this with their own overlays for the kids controller and star raiders pad. Could even do kid controller overlays redesigned for the star raiders pad and vice versa, since they are electronically interchangable. And, of course, the Space Shuttle console overlay.

[@JonathanPerkins-f9r]

I agree. I have the 2600+ along with original Atari's. I have an original 7800 but will be skipping the 7800+. I would definitely buy an Intellivison+ though if it was released.

[@markheberlein1224]

I agree with you 💯% about an Intellivision+‼️👍

[@joebabe302]

I say a Jaguar+ definitely!! A small commercial library true but just like Atari got hold of some 7800 homebrews like Frenzy & Bentley Bear, there may be some similar opportunities with Jaguar and the Jag homebrew library is huge and still growing!!

[@notkobun42]

Fully agree. Even if I own an original Intellivision Master Component, I would snatch up an Intellivision+ without question, who knows how long the old hardware's gonna last? Plus the benefit of HDMI output and in-theory baked-in Intellivoice would be amazing.

[@davidbailey5212]

It’s like you read my mind with this video. Perfect.

[@JGKingCrusher]

I'd love to see them release one that also has an SD slot for roms. I'd buy that in a heartbeat. Though I'd much rather see them release a game like Atari 50th for Intellivision and have them get the licenses for the games and include over a hundred... especially Tron: Deadly Discs... the best game on the Intellivision. I have that from a good source... me! 🙂

[@benb3316]

While hoping for a 5200 plus (Joust, Wizard of Wor...) I'd indeed like an Intellivision console remake. However it's a must that it HAS to have a cartridge port. It didn't have as many 3rd party products but those it does - Dungeons and Dragons, Masters of the Universe and TRON - would both be expensive and/or nightmares to get authorized. AND they are kind of the games people got the system for or wished they had it for. So make sure it has a cart that can play anything including ROM carts. The current ones on the 2600 do seem to work but has to be ONE at a time the select software works on original hardware but not 2600+ even though things like Custers Revenge do... BTW - also with Tron Ares coming out legit perhaps instead of an impediment it could be a boost? They could work with these guys and make special neon/grid early cyberpunk fetish consoles and dare we dream a NEW Tron game for it? THAT I'd buy and promote even though I'm pretty much NO new remakes, sequels, prequels, etc. otherwise..!

[@chrishensley5384]

Agreed!

[@JoeNayDoh]

Intellivision was technically before my time, but we had one hooked up to a small tv in our cellar. So if the NES was taken up by one of my older siblings, I would head downstairs and play a little Bump N Jump or The Power of He-Man so still have a ton of nostalgia for it and would love to see an Intellivision+

[@garu629]

What if, instead of releasing a 5200+ mini, they made a 5200 controller that could work with the 2600+ and 7200+, and then rereleased 5200 games on a new cart that fit the 2600+ & 7800+? Also, the cartridges all had multiple games on them. I don't know about anyone else but I'd buy that. Now, what if they did that with Intellivision games? Instead of an Intellivision+, they released a controller and made Intellivision carts with a few games on each that could be played on these units? Again I'd consider buying that. It's not as great as having a mini 5200+ or Intellivision+. You couldn't use original carts though. What if they made a cartridge adapter so you could plug an original 5200 or Intellivision cartridge? I'm not saying these are the best options or even likely. But I am saying that I think these things could be possible. And I do think some people would be interested. I don't own a 2600+, and while I'm tempted by the 7800+ I don't know if I will buy one. If they could play the new games from Champ Games, and if you could use a multi-cart, I would have jumped on one.

[@visitperaiagreece]

This seems like the best idea to deal with the 5200, in my opinion. They could put a collection of 5200 games on one cart.

[@garu629]

@@visitperaiagreece I'd bet that they also eventually release carts containing full arcade versions too.

[@tpeezy3042]

YES, PLEASE!!!

[@lucavercellotti9959]

Yes, I egree with you 100%. This is a very smart option for Atari: to enhance the Intellivision brand they have purchased.

[@hardkoregamer1981]

Thank goodness there's different versions of the Everdrive released on multiple retro gaming platforms. I really hope all this revival of all these retro gaming platforms leads to a larger surge of new games for all these gaming platforms. I really want to see what developers can cook up and how far the platforms can be push. This could give many of these retro gaming platforms that never reached their full potential a second chance at reaching their full potential while potentially giving these retro gaming platforms more exposure to a wider audience.

[@mattc1974]

I got the Flashback version (and Coleco one) upon release, but there were never upgraded versions of those like the 2600 every year... Is it too niche?

[@ZMAN_420]

I agree Jon, Ip also never played one and never had a friend that had one.🤘🏻👍🏻🇺🇲

[@Boswd]

I wouldn't say there is atari console fatigue but among some there is 2600 fatigue, which I can see both sides, for Atari that was their one platform that dominated and continues to be the most cherised and beloveed but on the flip side most people have og ataris, modded og atari's , flashbacks, Atari 50 on modern consoles etc so I get that. I think moving on to some of the other lines will strike more interest. For me personally as a kid who always wanted a 5200 but my parents said, NO, I would love to see a 5200 + a way to do right by the system, while it's controllers get maligned, what get's left out of the conversation was just how great their arcade ports were. I would love to see them give the 5200 a reboot with the joysticks done right, have a modern analog stick guts that has a locking mechanism to go between self centering and non self centering, for the few games that took advantage of the controller. That would be my wish.

[@MotownBatman]

I'm Stupid Excited for the 7800+! It's gonna Look $exy Next to my OG 7800 from '89, That was a Huge question when the 2600+ came out last year. Where the 7800+ Replacement Shell..

[@hardkoregamer1981]

Excellent video thanks buddy 👍💯

[@GenXGrownUp]

Glad you enjoyed it - I appreciate you watching.

[@TheExistentialNerd]

I would honestly want to see a combo type Intellivision. A console with a cartridge port, and a strong library of the games preloaded. This offers fans to play their old library, or new comers a chance to experience it without the investment. After all, the moment this would be released, the aftermarket for the original releases would skyrocket. I wouldn't against My Arcade getting the license to produce an Intellivision Game Station. I would be willing to drop My Arcades 80-100 dollar price range for one.

[@IsaacKuo]

Okay, this is a good case! I say, go with controllers based on the original, even if they're not the greatest design. Full size wireless controllers, because wires plus the "docking" feature is just awkward. This means the proportions will be weird, given a smaller console, but I don't think this will be a problem for the cartridge slot.

[@kNeczpal]

Well I probably would pass on intellivision + as I can’t collect everything. I find the Colecovision more interesting and own a Phoenix which is pretty cool btw. Hope if people want intellivision + Atari produce one for them.

[@ButterSpider3]

Fantastic case for building the Intellivision+. I never played any of these games as a kid. I would really enjoy exploring and discovering them today!!

[@walterchapman2094]

Im already collecting intl games in preparation.

[@ianwint2292]

Yo, just found this channel. I owned an intellivision and have been searching for a retro intellivision system for decades. I would immediately snap one up.

[@ModernClassic]

I think you maybe unintentionally hit on why modern Atari's first plus and/or mini consoles are the 2600+, 400 Mini and 7800+. It's the controllers. All of these systems use basically the same controller design, with a digital stick and one or two buttons. That's easy to replicate and even expand upon. The Jaguar, Intellivision and even 5200 use very different controllers that are much harder to physically fit into an 80% design, and also probably more expensive to replicate (analog input, numeric keypads, etc.). I don't doubt that Atari will tackle these systems eventually and they're probably already working on them now. But they seem to be going after the low hanging fruit initially. The harder stuff might just require a little more of a wait. That said, after the 7800+, I'm not sure what other low hanging fruit there is. The Lynx controller is four way digital with two buttons, so that honestly might be the next easiest. Or even an Atari ST mini, which also used 2600 controllers (it could support things like flight sticks, but was backward compatible and Atari would only need to include a 2600 style controller in the box). I think people would LOVE that, and it would probably be easier than an Intellivision+.

[@GenXGrownUp]

All sound deduction. One note on the Lynx controller front - in addition to the two action buttons, a replication of the Lynx would also need the additional three control buttons: Option 1, Option 2, & Pause. Those were pretty commonly used as expanded functions (menu, map, etc.) and would need to be present. Still, nowhere near as complex as a keypad/overlap scenario!

[@Mikelp73]

My neighbors in Florida had an intellivison 2 with intelli voice. The only game I remember was b17 bomber.

[@granitepenguin]

"Watch out for Flak!" "Bandits, 6 o'clock!" That game was nerve-wracking

[@Mikelp73]

@@granitepenguin I know. Strange what memories stick with you, though. First time I heard a watch with an alarm I was finished. Digital guy my whole life, and I know you can’t “love” them but I do. I n very had anything back then so my only memories are arcade or friends house, but anyway.

[@catholicactionbibleonlyist1813]

I have been a fan of Intellivision only year and much I would be for a Intellivision+, however I would like to see another attempt of a Intellivision flashback

[@richardknezevic7371]

Love my intellivision .Colecovision, Amiga, Atari, commordore sx64, vectrex, game and watch keep them comming

[@mixministermike]

I do agree on the Intellivision+. But I'd also like to see 5200 and 7200 US controller reissues.

[@kenwheeler3637]

IT would be a missed opportunity if they don't do so.

[@pierregareau6590]

As a fan of the Intellivision, it will be great to have an Intellivision + , Atari bought the right m they should do something soon, I'm happy that you like the intellivision library of games, Thanks for the video Jon !

[@GenXGrownUp]

Fingers crossed!

[@Msjonsnow-ug2su]

​@@GenXGrownUpit would be so cool if Atari released the Atari cosmos in some form I'd buy multiple of them what do you think of this idea?

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@Msjonsnow-ug2su I'd be intrigued, but it would be a tough sell. Fewer know what that was, and even fewer would be in the market for a physical one.

[@billford171]

Was an Intellivision kid growing up (still have my original + carts). As much as I want an Intellivision+, and would get it for sure, what I am really hoping for is Digital Eclipse to get to work on a modern compilation. Heck, throw in a USB controller for modern systems and we are all set. Do wish they had Night Stalker and Astrosmash, 2 of the best games. Plus I doubt they can get all the Activision and Imagic stuff since Microsoft owns it now, and Burgertime would be tough (data east), and Frogger/Popeye were all Parker Bros, the Coleco stuff (Nintendo), but plenty of quality games in the library.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'd also appreciate Inty getting the DE treatment. Heck, I'd like BOTH if I could!

[@c1ph3rpunk]

The controller would prove, as it has in the emulators, the most difficult part. Learn from them, Nintellivision for example, don’t even try to recreate the original, come up with a really good way of using more modern controllers/gamepads/joysticks. The original one is just not worth re-inventing, that investment alone would likely kill it financially. There’s always some weird timing issues emulating that processor though, as well as the graphics processor being notoriously sketchy on some instructions. I was lucky as a kid, dad was an EE, and worked for TI, Zilog and MOSTEK, every time a new game platform came out, we got one. Mainly so he could tear it apart and see how it worked, but i got it after, and the Intellivision was one of them. Personally, my fav of the era was the Colecovision with the adapter to play 2600 games. I’d buy a new version of that. Heck, I have the modern C64, 400 and A500 mini machines in addition to real versions of each.

[@GamerHobo]

A solid argument and I tend to agree 👍

[@BeanpotPubParlour]

I'm from this era, (1973) but I was a ColecoVision kid and had very little exposer to Intellivision. I'm so confused by the disc. Did you spin it? Or was it like a early dpad?

[@stevenedwards8353]

I would actually like to see them take a gamble and actually try to make a new console again. Like new new, maybe it could be backwards compatible with the 2600 and 7800 games and their re-releases, but focus on brand new games. A pipe dream to be sure, but it'd be cool

[@Shanghai_pierce]

I really do hope for an Intellivision+, i have so many licensed carts that are never in any of the collections or plug n play consoles.

[@Markimark151]

I would love to see Intellivision plus, but because the Amico tarnished the reputation of the Intellivision brand, gamers are still wary about it, they would have to focus better on the controllers and playing homebrew games!