Atari announces 7800+ retro console
One year after the Atari 2600+, Atari and Plaion announce the next retro console: The Atari 7800+ is available for pre-order and is to be released in winter.
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Atari is consistently continuing its retro strategy. The new edition of the Atari 7800 from the 1980s is now available to pre-order for 130 US dollars. Visually, the 7800+ is based on the European design of the original console, but is only around 80 percent as big as it was back then.
Like the 2600+ retro console launched last year, the 7800+, which is now available to pre-order, has an HDMI connection and can play games in either the original 4:3 format or widescreen format. Compared to the Atari 2600, the original 7800 had a more powerful processor, more colors, a higher resolution and a better sound chip. Atari wanted to outdo arcade systems and the dominant Nintendo consoles at the time.
Apart from the facelift of the housing, little has changed in the new retro console. The Atari 2600+ could already play both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges. Once again, an ARM SoC (Rockchip RK3128) with quad-core Cortex-A7 and 256 MB RAM serves as the heart of the console, which emulates games using Stella (Atari 2600) and ProSystem (Atari 7800).
Wireless controller
The retro console comes with a wireless "Wireless CX78+ Gamepad", which is modeled on the original Atari 7800 gamepad. Those who prefer to play with the iconic Atari joystick in a wireless version must purchase the"CX40+ Wireless Joystick" separately. Thanks to an included adapter, the controllers should also work with the original hardware and PCs.
Included is the new cartridge "Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest", a sequel to the arcade classic "Crystal Castles", which was developed by the still active homebrew community of Atari consoles.
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Atari 2600+ left a mixed impression
In our test last year, the Atari 2600+ showed some weaknesses: In particular, we criticized the limited game selection, the lack of modern convenience functions and the absence of a second controller in the standard package at a relatively high price. On the other hand, the compatibility with original cartridges and the modern connections were positive. Both the 2600+ and the 7800+ are aimed at die-hard Atari fans who appreciate the original gaming experience and are willing to make compromises for it. They are less suitable for beginners and occasional gamers.
(vza)