- Atari’s “Intellivision Sprint” launches Dec 2025 with 45 games built in.
- Priced at $149.99 / £99.99; US/Australia ship 5 Dec, Europe 23 Dec.
- HDMI out, wireless controllers; USB for “library expansion”.
- Classics include Baseball, Astrosmash, Boulder Dash and more.
- Atari owns the Intellivision brand since May 2024—yes, that rivalry is over.
Decades after the first console war, Atari is re-releasing its old rival’s machine. The Intellivision Sprint keeps the 1979 look, swaps the cables for HDMI, and bundles 45 games. It’s $149.99, ships in December, and hints at more Intellivision projects now that Atari owns the brand. For the UAE, there’s no regional date yet, so import looks likely for now.
What is the Intellivision Sprint?
A modern plug-and-play Intellivision with a retro shell. It mirrors the original’s black-and-gold vibe and wood trim, but adds simple setup and wireless controllers.
- HDMI output for modern TVs
- Two wireless controllers with dials and keypads
- 45 built-in games; new overlays for controls
- USB port for “library expansion” and accessories
It’s not a cartridge machine. Think compact living-room box that boots straight into classics. The controllers keep the famous number pads, but with clearer overlays so you’re not guessing which key fires torpedoes.
Price and launch dates
Atari is keeping it simple on price and staggered on dates.
- Price: $149.99 / £99.99
- Pre-orders: live via Atari and retail partners
- Ship dates: 5 Dec 2025 (US & Australia), 23 Dec 2025 (Europe)
No Middle East listing yet. Expect parallel imports to hit UAE retailers if demand is decent, as with recent 2600+ editions.
The 45 games you actually get
It’s a mix of sports and arcade-style classics that defined the platform.
- Confirmed: Baseball, Soccer, Super Pro Golf, Sea Battle, Space Battle, Astrosmash, Star Strike, Boulder Dash, and more
- New overlays ship per game to map functions to that number pad
- Boulder Dash appears as an official Intellivision release in the set
Sports titles matter here—they were system sellers back then—and the overlays should make them less fiddly on a modern TV.
Why Atari can do this now
Because Atari owns Intellivision. In May 2024, Atari bought the Intellivision brand and 200+ games, ending a 45-year rivalry. Intellivision Entertainment carried on with Amico under licence, while Atari took charge of the legacy games and brand direction. The Sprint is the first hardware move under that umbrella. Atari®+1
- Brand and catalogue moved to Atari
- Separate Amico effort continues under licence
- Opens the door for more collections and hardware
What is the Intellivision Sprint?
A modernised Intellivision console with HDMI, wireless controllers and 45 built-in games, designed and sold by Atari.
How much does it cost?
$149.99 / £99.99.
When is the release date?
5 December 2025 in the US and Australia, 23 December 2025 in Europe.
Can I add more games?
Atari mentions USB “library expansion”. Details beyond that aren’t confirmed, but don’t expect cartridge support.
Is Intellivision now part of Atari?
Yes. Atari acquired the Intellivision brand and a large chunk of its catalogue in May 2024.
