We chat with Ben Jones, the mastermind behind the new Atari 2600+, about his journey from childhood Atari enthusiast to Commercial Director of Retro at Plaion. We delve into the design and audience of the Atari 2600+, the challenges of incorporating modern tech into a classic, and Ben's personal connection to Atari's legacy.

410: Atari 2600+: The Inside Story With Creator Ben Jones - The Retro Hour EP410

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This week, we're joined by Sam Dicker, a pioneer who worked for Williams Electronics and joined the early Amiga crew.

427: Williams Electronics and Designing The Amiga with Sam Dicker - The Retro Hour EP427

We continue our celebrations of 40 years of the Amstrad CPC with part 2 of our chat with Roland Perry

426: Amstrad CPC with Roland Perry Pt 2: The Sinclair Takeover, Expanding the Range - The Retro Hour EP426

Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC

425: Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1 - The Retro Hour EP425

This week, we have a virtual sit-down with Lee Jacobson, the creative force behind the cult classic dark adventure game 'Harvester'

424: From Harvester to Midway with Lee Jacobson - The Retro Hour EP424

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Ken Levine, the mastermind behind Bioshock

410: Atari 2600+: The Inside Story With Creator Ben Jones - The Retro Hour EP410

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