Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/06/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  The Atari 400 Mini I purchased directly from Atari does not work. I have submitted an online request for contact from the company plus 2 emails to request a fix and/or a replacement of the defective product. The system boots up & gets to the language selection screen but does not advance any further into the setup, nor does it get to the games. The unit cannot be used as intended. I have received no acknowledgement from the company. Also, the phone number they give for themselves of ************ does not go to Atari, but instead goes to ********* which has nothing to do with the game system. I need Atari to give me a return authorization, a refund, and/or a replacement product that works.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/10/2025

  Hello, 

  Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are unable to find a support inquiry under the email provided in this claim nor the email provided from your order. Our support team is happy to assist you if you would like to reach out to them via the link below. ***************************************************;

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/10/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is an intermediate step to resolving the issue. I submitted contact on the website page indicated in their response, again explaining the problem & my desire to exchange the defective unit for a new one that works. At this moment I am currently awaiting a response from the company, and the replacement of my defective unit is pending their response.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** *****
  
  
  
   
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/11/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I placed order #***** on December 12, 2024, with items CX40+ Joystick, CX30+ Paddle Controller Bundle, Atari 2600+ ******************* The total was $185.04.All items are completely unopened and I have attempted to return this as the recipient does not need them. I cannot get a response from Atari customer service. I have been logging requests with no response.I need to return this order with all new, unopened items, and be refunded for the amount I paid.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/27/2025

  Hi *****, 

  Thank you for contacting Atari. Our records indicate that our support team responded to your return request on Feb 19 11:11 am, requesting images to start the return process. At this time, your return request remains open and you still have the option for return. Our team will send a follow up response to the email on file today, 2/27/25. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/20/2025

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I ordered a Atari 7800+ And fed-ex says it was delivered on Dec 20, 2024 . But the picture of delivery is not my address so it was delivered to the incorrect address. The address provided for shipping is correct so fed-ex Misdelivered it. I called fed-ex and they said the shipper ( Atari) would have to file a complaint. So i contacted Atari on Dec 20, 2024 and after not hearing fro them i disputed the charge with my ********** and they sided with me . Now on Jan 11, 2025 i get a response from Atari telling me i have to contact fed-ex it is not they cant do anything and they are now trying to fight my getting a refund from my ***********

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/13/2025

  At this time, I have been contacted directly by Atari, Inc. regarding complaint ID ********, however my complaint has NOT been resolved because: 

  [Your Answer Here]

  They want me to cancel my charge back before they will look try to contact fed-ex who shipped the item, My cc company has already credit me back
  

   

   

   

  In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.

  Sincerely,

  ******* ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/19/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Hi,I placed a order on ************************ on 12/1/24 for a gaming console called "VCS" order number *****. I ordered it in a grey wood finish front panel when it got to my house on 12/9/24 it was a Black/onyx front panel which was wrong. When to check my order now it said I ordered onyx VCS but I did not was not even a opinion when I placed my order on there black Friday deal they had only grey wood and dark/light walnut. I paid ****** on that deal I tried to contact Atari to find out I can only contact by email I contact email by support email address and by contact email address with no success googled NY main office if Atari operator mailbox is full. Tried discord as some people said to try but nope they shut that down so you can't contact them there. Next up ******** and Instagram finally got an answer there after a little bit of time they said a *** would email me. Long story short nothing resolved from 12/9/24 now going on 12/18/24 I wanted to change order to grey wood or light walnut/dark Walnut not onyx. Now being told I have to pay for there error and pay return for a full refund with nothing about a exchange. I would lose so much money shipping it back to ********** on their mistake so I would get no product and lose money and Black Friday deal is over so now it's ****** then ***** so can not even reorder after. To me this is a beat and switch putting a customer in a bad situation where they have to keep the item that's not the same one they ordered. On top of that you can never contact them it takes very long time today another complaint on ******** cannot contact them. I've been reading this has been going on a very long time with this company not just for the holidays like they claim. Please help I contacted attorney general too about a bait and switch scam.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/30/2024

  Hi *****, 

  Thank you for being patient with our team. Our records indicate that a prepaid return label was provided to you on 12/19/24. Our system does not allow for orders to be switched once the order has been placed on the customer side, however, we are happy to correct the mistake made and provide the Black Walnut.
  
  This issue has since been resolved and a replacement has been sent to the customer. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/02/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:

  [Your Answer Here]

   Hi, I've returned the *** bundle for the exchange which you guys received on December 27th. I've heard no response from the agent at Atari completely being ghosted again. I have no confirmation that another *** bundle was sent and it wasn't a mistake after being ordered I received the order and noticed it was wrong and it takes days to weeks to speak to anyone at your company if you can find any type of channel to communicate to your company that works in the first place. Still taking days to find out if they even sent out another *** bundle to me. I'm hoping the wood grain version is sent out please give me an order number and tracking of the new *** bundle being sent out as you claimed in your response. So at this period of time on January 2 2025 I'm still waiting on the exchange for new *** bundle in ********* as agreed. 

   

   

   

  In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ********
  
  
  
  
   
  

  Business Response

  Date: 05/05/2025

  Hi *****, 

  Our records indicate that your issue was resolved on January 20, 2025 and our team was able to provide a replacement VCS in the correct finish. We sincerely apologize for the frustration your order caused you and for any inconvenience,. Thank you again for being patient. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/05/2025

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ********
  
  
  
   
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/17/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  The product arrived and did not work we have tried contacting several times via email ( which is the only way to contact them) and we have received zero response I started the process for refund but it also says you need to wait until you receive a response which never happens

  Business Response

  Date: 01/20/2025

  Hi ******* 

  Our records indicate that our support team has tried to reach out to you via the support request submitted through our website. Our team has connected requesting a follow up response on the following dates: 12/30/24 and 1/12/25. If possible, please check your spam and respond, we are happy to accommodate your request. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/16/2024

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I preordered the Atari 7800+ bundle on August 20, 2024. I have only received the controllers as part of the bundle. I have not received the 7800+ console that I paid for last August. I have contacted them twice and received no time that they will be sending it to **** want the rest of my order which also includes three cartridges.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/20/2024

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved. Finally the rest of my order was delivered today.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** *****
  
  
  
   
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/23/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I purchased an Atari 2600+ gaming console. The product did not work. I contacted Atari who asked for video and pictures of the problems - which I sent. They told me to send the item back. I spent $49 to ship to **********. They then sent me a label for shipping. I was told they could not see the video to determine if the product was faulty. Finally I was told I would receive a refund for the product only - no shipping reimbursement. I was told I would receive the refund within 2-3 business days and did not receive it. The emails took over two weeks and I still have no refund on a product that did not work.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/04/2024

  Hi *****, 

  Thank you again for being patient with our team while they worked to resolve your issue. We do apologize that your product arrived and you were unable to use the item. We were happy to work with you and initiate a return for a refund, and again, we apologize that it took longer than normal for our warehouse to confirm the return. However, it looks like that refund was issued 11/4/24 @ 11:10am (est). If you have any other concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/04/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I preordered this thing on 10/06/2023 and the delivery was supposed to be within a few months. No information was freely shared on this for months and when I asked them in August they said that they were sorry and there was a glitch. In 3 days it will be a year and Ive asked for a refund because this is ridiculous for it to take this long and was informed that I was not allowed to cancel. This claim that they dont allow refunds when they clearly failed to deliver here is ridiculous and I want my money back. I will never buy directly from this company ever again.

  Business Response

  Date: 10/22/2024

  Hi *****, 

  We apologize for any confusion regarding your pre-order. 

  From the communication history, it looks like our support team provided shipping updates regarding your Atari XP Cartridge pre-order. We also show that a refund was processed back to your original form of payment on October 5, 2024 in the full purchase amount. 

  Please let us know if there is anything else our team can assist you with, if so, please feel free to reach back out to our support team via **********************************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/03/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I ordered 2 atari cartridges from Atari Age in July 2023 and still haven't heard back from them. I've requested a refund at least 12 times in the past 30 days. None of my attempts have been acknowledged. I reached out via email to the store's email, the owner's email, messaged the owner on ******** and filled out a form on their website several times. I'm owed $69.45.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/17/2024

  Thank you for being patient with our AtariAge team! The customer was refunded on 5/24/24 in the full amount of $69.45 back to their original form of payment. We have included an email acknowledgement from the customer showing they received the refund email. We have closed the order on our end. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/06/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I placed an order for a game cartridge labeled "Mr. Run and Jump 2600 - Limited Edition" on August 1, 2023. I've since followed up with Atari **************** multiple times since looking for information on when my item will be shipped, and the last I was told is that it would ship in Mid-December. It never did. I was charged back on 8/1/23 for $64.94 with tax and shipping. They basically stole my money as it's well beyond the time I can dispute the charge with my card issuer, ***************** I want the product, or I want a refund. Additionally, I placed another order for the "Atari VCS PC Mode USB" for a total of $48.73 including tax and shipping. Once again, I was promised delivery in Mid-December, but when only part of my order arrived, I contacted them and have been given the runaround since.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 03/04/2024

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  At this time, my complaint, ID ******** regarding Atari, Inc. has been resolved.
  

  (By clicking "OK", your complaint will be closed as Resolved.)

  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************