Hello, my name is Alejandro,
and today I'm reviewing
the Atari Pong Coffee Table by UNIS Technology.
Now this table brings back
the iconic video game classic to your living room.
But, it's not the pixelzed digital game you're used to.
This Pong table features a physical ball and paddles,
which is a pretty novel way of playing the game.
I've been testing it out at the office for a few weeks now,
and it's super fun to have around.
However, it is expensive.
In this review, I'm not only going to have lots of fun,
but I will be looking into the three main Ws.
What is it?
Why would you care?
And who would buy it?
To give you a better idea of how it all works,
let's just hit play and get the game going.
(video game chiming)
So, the table comes with this little suction cup
that you just put.
And you can lift the glass,
to see what's inside.
It's pretty cool.
Now, at first glance the pong table might look
like a regular coffee table.
It's 19 inches tall and 47 inches long.
So, it fits in most living rooms.
But it's more than just a table, obviously.
Other than having Pong,
it's got a clock built-in,
C-USB charging ports so you can
charge your phone while you play,
and Bluetooth speakers.
All right, so you could also play your favorite music
from the speakers on this.
- Your favorite music! - And by your favorite music,
I mean their favorite artist.
That's their favorite song.
So how do you guys like listening to Gavin DeGraw
while you play?
- It's a whole new experience.
You've never heard Gavin DeGraw
unless you've heard it on this machine. (knocks on table)
(laughs)
- Now, you're probably used to thinking of Pong
as a 2D video game.
But this coffee table has a whole system
of motors, pulleys, and magnets underneath the surface,
that move the paddles and ball around the play field.
And although the whole magnetic system seems complex,
playing is actually very easy.
You just turn the giant knob to control a paddle,
and every so often press an orange button to serve the ball.
For the most part, everything is smooth and responsive.
And I really enjoyed the vibrant lights and sound effects
that celebrate your win.
I do need to mention that there were a couple times
during our play when the paddles got displaced.
Thankfully for us, the problem corrected itself.
But if you were to encounter any permanent problem,
the company has a tech support system you could call.
You could also look at the instructions that come
with the table and try to figure it out yourself,
but it's hard to follow along.
As far as gameplay goes,
you can play with others or by yourself.
But if you wanna make it more difficult,
you can choose from three speed modes for the ball.
Easy, normal, and expert.
(crowd cheers)
- What a waste of my Pong paddle. (laughter)
- As we can see, everyone's enjoying this table.
Let's be real, you probably don't really care about
this table like you'd care about the new iPhone,
but it might trigger some nostalgia in you.
If you're a fan of classic video games,
you will definitely want to look into this.
For the younger generations,
you might just think it's retro and cool.
But fandom aside, it does make a really great coffee table.
It has covers for the buttons in case you wanna use it
as a more traditional coffee table.
It's spill-proof, food-proof,
and comes with these cool ottoman chairs.
All right, so UNIS Technology claims
that this table is water, spill-proof.
So, I'm about to spill all of this on the table.
Here we go.
I mean, there's nothing else to it,
but it doesn't seep through,
so that's a good thing.
So you can throw a party and have people sit around it
with their beers and food,
and it will be just fine.
And if none of those things appeal to you,
remember it has a Bluetooth speaker system.
So you can use it to fill the room with your favorite tunes.
You could also have a impromptu dance party.
A party of two
but, you know it works.
(dance music)
(laughs)
All in all, this table is absolutely great for people
who love to host parties.
Like I said, this table is ideal for parties.
But it's also great to have at work,
so you can just take a break after a long day at the office.
Would I buy this?
No.
It's too expensive for me.
The Atari Pong Coffee Table costs $4,000.
And it does include two ottoman chairs.
Ideally, this is more of a product for big companies
and small businesses alike to have at the office.
Having it at our office was fantastic.
We had a tournament,
which was great for team bonding,
but we also used it a lot to de-stress and rest our eyes
and body from being stuck at our desks all day long.
Really, a quick game in the middle of the day
helps so much with my workflow.
So, try to convince your company
that you need this for the office.
(fakes a cough) Now this...
It's great for morale.
Look at all the people enjoying the game.
Julia?
- It's so nerveracking! (laughs)
- To quickly recap, here are the pros and the cons.
The pros:
it's fun, it's spill-proof, and doubles as a speaker.
The cons: it's expensive
And repairs would require external help.
At the end of the day,
I'd recommend people play it if they have the chance.
But unless you have a few extra grand
to invest in this table,
you probably won't see this anywhere else
but your local bar-cade.
(screaming)
(vocalizing disappointment)