The minute I saw the new Atari 400 Mini, officially called THEAtari 400, I wanted it, but I couldn't really put my finger on why. This original computer launched in 1979 by Atari and really didn't ignite the imagination, but it did quietly set the template for everything that would come next, from Atari's own 2600 to the other microcomputers, and later games consoles.
The love of miniature replica computers and games consoles is on the rise, just take a look at our guide to the best retro game consoles to see what's around, from replicas of Sega, Nintendo and PlayStation consoles as well as computers like the A500 Mini. The new Atari 400 is available for pre-order right now at Amazon, priced £99.99. (These mini replicas often sell out and are released in limited numbers.)
