Atari's 2021 VCS is a Ryzen-based PC/console hybrid, so its connectivity looks more like a mini PC than a game console. Video runs over a single HDMI 2.0 output supporting 4K at 60Hz with HDCP 2.2, and there is no USB-C or dedicated audio jack — audio travels over HDMI. Four USB 3.1 Type-A ports (two front, two rear) handle controllers, storage and PC peripherals, while a Gigabit Ethernet jack provides wired networking alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It ships with an external AC power adapter.
Atari’s 2021 Ryzen-based hybrid console with HDMI 2.0 (4K60), four USB 3.1 Type-A ports, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Atari
- Release Year
- 2021
- Model Number
- Atari VCS 800
- Category
- Gaming Console
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | HDMI Out (rear) | 4K@60Hz, HDCP 2.2; audio over HDMI |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | USB 3.1 (front) | Controllers, storage, PC peripherals |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | USB 3.1 (rear) | Controllers, storage, PC peripherals |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | Ethernet (rear) | Wired Gigabit networking |
Notes & Compatibility
Per Atari’s official technical specifications: HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz, HDCP 2.2), Gigabit Ethernet, and 4x USB 3.1 Type-A (two front, two rear). No USB-C and no analog audio jack — audio is carried over HDMI. Ships with an external AC power adapter (proprietary DC input, kept in prose). USB tier modeled as USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), matching ‘USB 3.1’ spec labeling.
