autoevolution Mini Pong Jr. Arcade Console Launched by Atari and UNIS Lets You Play Anywhere 20 May 2021, 9:08 UTC · by I remember summer days in Chicago where there was nothing to do but escape the heat indoors; after all, for how long can you play with a fire hydrant? One of the first gaming consoles I ran across had a funny-looking “A” on it. All it took was the press of a button and my whole life would be different from then on. It is a similar scenario to the one many children, from my generation and earlier, have experienced. Atari has been around since 1972 and is best-known for making Pong, Asteroids, Missile Command, and countless other games that defined generations for years to come.