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Apr 15, 2021 · The Atari 2600 and 7800 are directly related. After the Atari 5200 flopped, Atari needed a better successor to take over for the aging 2600. So the Atari 2600 vs 7800 is a natural comparison. Let’s look at the improvements the 7800 had over its predecessor, and why it wasn’t able to match the 2600’s runaway success.
May 6, 2005 · Relatively speaking, the 2600 platform has attracted more innovation. By the time the 7800 came to market there were more sophisticated consoles coming out. You could say the 7800 is 2600 compatible, and that stops the argument, but like mentioned previously the ergonomics aren't all that enjoyable. 2.
Aug 27, 2024 · On 8/27/2024 at 12:43 PM, Ben from Plaion said: Because the 2600+ was released at a moment in time, whats better, to release the 7800+ in exactly the same hardware and software spec as the launch 2600+ or to subtlely improve on it whilst trying to ensure 2600+ keeps getting the same upgrades. Makes sense to me.
Jan 26, 2024 · 1. 7800. Release Date: May 1986. Units Sold: 1 million. The Atari 2600 is more historically significant than the 7800, but for overall game quality, system specs, and sheer potential, the 7800 ...
Mar 8, 2020 · On 3/7/2020 at 10:03 PM, masschamber said: always fun seeing comparisons, you could get a few more comparisons by adding the atari 8 bit releases as well. Even comparing to just the 5200, there are some notable differences. Centipede, Space Invaders, and the XE versions of Mario Bros. and Choplifter are obvious examples.
The 2600 is a real downgrade in every way from a NES or even SMS. There were some super popular games (Aventure, Pacman, River Raid) but how well they hold up over time is debatable. I won't lie, I own a 2600 and 7800 and never play either. Been a fan of the 8-bit era for a while: NES, SMS, but never had an Atari.
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Atari 2600. Atari 5200. Atari 7800. Processor. MOS Technology 6507 (more) Atari SALLY (6502 variant) Atari MARIA (6502 variant) CPU Speed. 1.19 MHz.