Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration – Expanded Steelbook Edition - Nintendo Switch

If you're a longtime gaming fan or just curious about where it all began, Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration – Expanded Steelbook Edition on the Switch is a love letter you don’t want to miss. This isn’t just a collection—it’s an interactive documentary, museum exhibit, and playable history lesson all rolled into one sleek, collector-worthy package.The moment I started flipping through the interactive timeline, I was hooked. It's more than just game after game (though the 140+ titles are impressive in their own right). You get to dive deep into the stories, creators, and pivotal moments that helped shape the video game world we know today. The behind-the-scenes content and rare archival footage add real weight and emotional depth—it’s clear this was made with heart and serious attention to detail.Playing through games across seven different Atari platforms—from arcade to the Jaguar—is both nostalgic and eye-opening. Some of these games haven’t been available in decades, and the quality-of-life upgrades (like save states and modern display options) make them way more approachable. The inclusion of unreleased prototypes and rare finds adds that thrill of discovery that hardcore fans will really appreciate.And let’s not overlook the steelbook—it’s beautifully done and gives that premium, collector’s feel. This edition really earns its "expanded" title, especially with the exclusive interviews and newly added content that fleshes out the broader history, including nods to Mattel’s Intellivision and Stern Electronics. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering the roots of gaming for the first time, this is a standout celebration that respects and honors the Atari legacy.

This Ed. has it all, & then some. A must have for fans of the company, the games, & its history. You could easily dismiss the games & download emulation roms, but there’s so so much history & videos chronicling the games we grew up on included that make this collection worth whatever you pay… & the Steelbook is a nice touch.

Definitely worth purchasing if you want the full Atari history and the games involved.

More than just a game! Historical timeline of Atari Gaming History and great historical video archiving from those who brought us these video games.

They removed copyrighted music from Tempest 2000, unacceptable. Which has fantastic music, not the same now. And where is Pitfall 1 &2? Or more obscure games like Frostbite? (A personal favorite of mine growing up on the Atari 2600) So this collection could be a whole lot better. is it good? Sure, but it's not great

The games are fantastic! I now can play some more of the games that didn't come out then.

I might be biased as I'm a sucker for retro collections (Tatio, Intellivision, etc..) but this features a great collection of popular titles. Team this up with the Atari collection that features 150 games and you have a good variety of titles for the Atari to relive.Comes with both DLCs and I love that Atari is pushing updates and additional content for this title. Give me more.

A Xmas present for grandson and wife. They were thrilled and surprised that they got the Anniversary Celebration.