gAtari 2600 turns game console into a handheld instrument

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The pedals and controller line up to create the "neck" of the gAtari 2600, with the console itself acting as the "body"

Australian musician, cTrix, turned a 1970's game console into a handheld instrument dubbed the "gAtari 2600"

For the gAtari 2600, cTrix linked an Atari console to equalizer, flanger, and hold pedals as well as a joystick that allows him to change tracks

To get the most out of the gAtari 2600, cTrix programs his own databoards with pre-composed sounds

Australian musician, cTrix, turned a 1970's game console into a handheld instrument dubbed the "gAtari 2600"

Article Summary

Taking an old computer or game console and modifying it for music isn't very new; it's even spawned its own style of music called "chiptunes." But most artists that do this end up standing behind a table while they perform, since that gear can take up quite a bit of room. So, like the keyboard player who looked at the guitarist and said, "Hey! I want to do that!" one musician has created a handheld musical instrument out of a 1970's game console. Australian chiptune artist, cTrix, crafted together an Atari 2600, some custom software, and various musical modifiers to build a standalone instrument that he calls the "gAtari 2600."

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