zmweasel
11-05-2004, 03:12 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/yuyuhakushodarktournament/news_6112455.html
"Bonnell emphasized that, save for the single announced DS title Atari Classics, he preferred to take a 'second row' seat for all upcoming hardware launches. He expressed confidence in the Atari Flashback plug-and-play gaming console, despite calling it 'a piece of plastic with a chip.'
"Crass reference aside, the company stands to pocket about $8 million in revenue from the Atari Flashback console this calendar year. Due to parts shortages, Atari could produce only 500,000 units in time for the holiday season, all of which have already been shipped to stores. Allocation went to just four chains, Bonnel said. These include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop. 'We anticipate significant reorders in the fourth quarter,' Bonnell told listeners to the call."
-- Z.
"Bonnell emphasized that, save for the single announced DS title Atari Classics, he preferred to take a 'second row' seat for all upcoming hardware launches. He expressed confidence in the Atari Flashback plug-and-play gaming console, despite calling it 'a piece of plastic with a chip.'
"Crass reference aside, the company stands to pocket about $8 million in revenue from the Atari Flashback console this calendar year. Due to parts shortages, Atari could produce only 500,000 units in time for the holiday season, all of which have already been shipped to stores. Allocation went to just four chains, Bonnel said. These include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop. 'We anticipate significant reorders in the fourth quarter,' Bonnell told listeners to the call."
-- Z.