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It’s rarely that I reach discuss a console that’s as old as I am, however below we are. Atari has actually simply introduced a restored variation of its 7800 home console from 1986. Dubbed the 7800 Plus, the brand-new console will certainly release later on this winter season however is currently readily available to pre-order from Atari for $129.99. The 7800 Plus is a scaled-down variation of the initial equipment geared up with an HDMI link and has the capacity to play initial and third-party cartridges for the Atari 2600 and 7800. Additionally, you’ll have the choice to play your games in their initial 4:3 facet provision, or high end them to widescreen style.
While emulators and various other choices for playing retro Atari games exist, playing the games on their initial equipment continues to be the conclusive means to experience a number of these traditional titles.
Atari 7800 Plus
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Along with its brand-new console, Atari likewise introduced a set of brand-new cordless controllers. The CX40 Plus cordless Joystick and CX78 Plus Wireless gamepad are caring leisures of the initial equipment as they delivered with the Atari 2600 and 7800. Both of the brand-new controllers work with either the Atari 2600 Plus (launched in 2015) or the brand-new 7800 Plus gaming consoles however can likewise be attached to your computer by utilizing the consisted of USB-C adapter– they’re also suitable with an initial 2600 or 7800 if you have one existing around. Both peripherals are readily available from Atari currently and set you back $34.99.
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In enhancement to every one of this brand-new equipment, Atari is likewise creating a lot of brand-new game cartridges to utilize with your brand-new gaming consoles. The brand-new games will certainly be readily available for $29.99 each, and will certainly release together with the 7800 Plus later on this year. Each cartridge supplies an initial take on a timeless title for Atari gaming consoles and comes packaged with published handbook. We have actually offered a complete listing of the brand-new titles listed below together with their suitable gaming consoles.
New cartridges for Atari 2600 Plus or 7800 Plus
- Caverns of Mars
- Epyx Game Collection (Summer Games, Winter Games, California Games)
- M Network Collection (Armor Ambush, Astroblast, Frogs and Flies, Star Strike)
- RealSports Collection (Realsports Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, and Basketball)
New cartridges for Atari 7800 Plus
- Asteroids Deluxe
- Bounty Bob Strikes Back
- Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest (homebrewed follow up to Crystal Castles and comes consisted of with the Atari 7800 Plus)
- Bezerk 7800
- Frenzy
- Space Duel
