The Intellivision Amico - a new take on the classic console from the 1980s - has been delayed a third time to the end of 2021.
As reported by VGC, the Intellivision Amico was originally set to be released in October 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused its first delay to April 2021 and then another to Fall 2021. This latest delay was announced in an email to those who pre-ordered the system, with Intellivision announcing that the international component supply and various logistical challenges have led to this decision.
"The team at Intellivision has been working tirelessly to bring Amico, our family-focused entertainment system, to eager households around the world," Intellivision wrote. "We’ve grown to a strong and stable company of more than 60 passionate team members spanning three continents, representing some of the industry’s best talent. All of us are extremely excited to share Amico with you.
"We originally planned to launch Amico in the Fall of 2020 but had to adapt during the midst of the global pandemic disrupting our production. Despite our best efforts, and now facing new unprecedented international component supply and logistics challenges beyond our control, we want to apologise as we are forced to push our desired launch date yet again."
The company then assured its fans that it is "focused and determined to deliver pre-ordered units by the end of the year." Furthermore, this delay will "allow us more time to optimise our operating system for future game development."
To help make this news a bit more bearable, Intellivision has promised that those who have already pre-ordered will be getting "a very special thank you gift via email next week" as an apology.
IGN Middle East had the chance to get hands-on with the Intellivision Amico and talk to CEO Tommy Tallarico about the console that is built on four pillars known as S.A.F.E. - Simple, Affordable, Family, and Entertainment.
When first announced, it was revealed to come with a price tag of between $150-180 and that all of its game would be rated E for Everyone or E10+. All the games would be downloadable and will run between $3-$8, with no high-priced DLC or in-game purchases.
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