Retro console test: The400 Mini emulates Atari's 8-bit family
With The400 Mini, the Atari 400 is making a comeback in a compact version. On board: 25 games and lots of 8-bit nostalgia. We have tested it.
Sit comfortably in front of the TV and show the kids what you used to play with: That's what Atari and Retro Games promise with the The400 Mini. Visually, the mini console, which is distributed by Plaion in this country, is modeled on an Atari 400 down to the last detail. However, the device is not only compatible with Atari's former entry-level device: in addition to the Atari 400, the The400 Mini emulates other systems from Atari's 8-bit family, such as the Atari 800, the XL and XE series, through to the Atari 5200 console.
Included are 25 games, including classics such as Asteroids, Battle Zone, Centipede and Missile Command, as well as multiplayer games such as Basketball, M.U.L.E. and Capture the Flag. The game library can also be expanded: By connecting a standard USB stick to which the game files are copied, the games stored on it can be accessed.
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Of course, the legendary Atari joystick is also included: Included is a modern version with USB connection, which has some hidden buttons for better menu navigation, but otherwise feels like the CX40 original from the 1970s. The TV set is connected to the console via HDMI – a corresponding cable is included. Also included is a USB-C charging cable, which can be connected to a normal charger – as with the TheA500 Mini, there is no power adapter. We test the 120 euro device to see whether it manages the balancing act of originality and ease of use.
