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Interesting concept, but I doubt it will go anywhere with the pricing structure for just Atari games and I guess it doesn't work with a plex client on your tv/streaming box besides appletv and maybe the new google tv.


They really should have linked the support page in the post.

> just Atari games

Which platforms can be scanned in and show metadata in Plex?

We support showing metadata for a range of retro cartridge-based systems. Only games for the following platforms can be included in the Games library

Arcade

Atari (2600, 5200, 7800)

Sega (Genesis, Game Gear, Master System, 32X)

Nintendo (NES, Super NES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance)

> it doesn't work ... besides appletv and maybe the new google tv

Which player apps support Plex Arcade?

The following Plex client/player apps currently support accessing Plex Arcade:

Amazon Fire TV

Android (mobile)

Android TV

Apple TV

iOS

macOS (desktop) (Keyboard control only; no gamepad support)

Plex Web App (Chrome and Chromium based browsers only)*

Windows (desktop) (Keyboard control only; no gamepad support)

more app support coming soon!




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