(PR) PLAION, a global leader in video games, and Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, are proud to announce that the Atari 7800+ console launches today. This new machine is a replica of the Atari 7800 from 1986, a pivotal year in Atari’s history given it was their first machine to enable backwards compatibility. With modern quality-of-life features and access to a vast library of Atari 2600 and 7800 games, the Atari 7800+ offers retro fans an exciting new way to experience some true classics.
Having launched the Atari 2600+ last year, both PLAION and Atari were keen to continue the development of the ‘Plus’ range, and given the feedback from consumers who enjoyed their formative years in the 1980s, the ‘fan-favourite’ Atari 7800 was chosen for modern day preservation. The Atari 7800+ faithfully reproduces the functional, sleek design of the original, while bridging the gap between nostalgic retro gaming and the convenience of modern technology. Features include:
- Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges
- Near perfect compatibility with original and third-party Atari games
- Includes the new Wireless CX78+ Gamepad for two button gaming needs
- Easily connects to any screen via HDMI
- Widescreen or 4:3 viewing options for all displays
- Included game cartridge is Bentley Bear’s newest 7800 adventure – Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest
- Comes with USB-C charging cable and HDMI cable
“Retro gaming fans worldwide have driven the success of these projects. While the Atari 2600+ was a nostalgic milestone, many fans told us they wanted a console from their own gaming era. The 7800+ delivers access to cherished memories while introducing classics to a new generation,” said Simon Turner, Marketing Director at PLAION.
Additional points of interest include:
- Six separate Atari 7800+ games will also be released on 29th November 2024, further details can be seen here – https://atari.com/collections/7800
- To further support the console release, two new solus controllers will also be released on the same day as the machine – the CX40+ Wireless Joystick (RRP: £29.99 / €34.99) and the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad (RRP: £29.99 / €34.99)
The Atari 7800+ is now available from a variety of European retailers, priced at £99.99 (€119.99). UK consumers can buy now at ShopTo, link here – https://www.shopto.net/en/miscat00-atari-7800-p1182173/.
Discussion (3 replies)
Join Discussion →So 120 for the console and you have to buy the games on top of it all? No thank you.. I'll pass..
I had seen this the other day: [embedded media]
I had never heard of this, so I had to look it up. It's not an FPGA console. It uses emulation. Booooooooo.
Apparently it uses these:
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(source: https://gizmodo.com/atari-7800-review-2000528650)
But you don't even get to use something like save states!
"You do have to come to terms with the fact that this is still basically a form of emulation. Purists might scoff at the idea of running these games on anything but the true-blue system or even FPGA, but that’s beyond the scope of this console." (gizmodo)
Oh is it? Well I hope the emulation is accurate as all f*ck then. But if I am plugging real cartridges into a system, it needs to be either the real system or an FPGA version. Cuz I dunno, I'm leaning towards NES/SNES Classic being better emulation consoles (which is kinda sad cuz the emulation with the built-in emulators in those things ain't the best), and especially the Genesis Mini, since M2 did the emulation for that one.
Wow, and no thank you.