Atari continues its retro strategy. You can now pre-order a new version of the 1980s Atari 7800 for $130. Visually, the 7800+ is based on the original console’s European design, but it’s only about 80 percent as big as it was back then.
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Just like the retro console 2600+ introduced last year The 7800+ is now available for pre-order via an HDMI connection and outputs games in either the original 4:3 format or in widescreen format. The original 7800 had a more powerful processor, more colors, higher resolution, and a better sound chip compared to the Atari 2600. At the time, Atari wanted to overtake arcade systems and the dominant Nintendo console.
Apart from a redesign of the case, little has changed with the new retro console. The Atari 2600+ was already capable of running both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges. Once again, an ARM SoC (Rockchip RK3128) with a quad-core Cortex-A7 and 256 MB of RAM serves as the heart of the console, which is what games use Stella (Atari 2600) And ProSystem (Atari 7800) was imitated.
wireless controller
The retro console comes with a wireless “Wireless CX78+ Gamepad”, which is based on the original Atari 7800 gamepad. If you prefer to play with the iconic Atari joystick in the wireless version, you will have to use the “CX40+ Wireless Joystick” must be purchased separately. Thanks to the included adapter, the controllers should also work with original hardware and PCs.
The delivery includes the new cartridge “Bentley Bear Crystal Quest”, the sequel to the arcade classic “Crystal Castles”, which was developed by the still active homebrew community of the Atari console.
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“Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest” comes from the homebrew community.
The Atari 2600+ left a mixed impression
In our testing last year, the Atari 2600+ showed some weaknesses: we particularly criticized the limited game selection, the lack of modern convenience functions and the lack of a second controller in the standard package despite the relatively high price. On the other hand, compatibility with original cartridges and modern connections were positive. Both the 2600+ and 7800+ are intended for hardcore Atari fans who value the original gaming experience and make compromises for it. They are less suitable for beginners and occasional players.
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