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Apr 15, 2021 · 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.
Aug 27, 2024 · 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.
May 6, 2005 · We're Re-invented the Video Game (7800), the 2600 definitely had the better and catchier commercials. Also, it seems that the 2600 also had better titles later on in its life such as Road Runner and Secret Quest.
Jan 26, 2024 · The Atari 2600 is more historically significant than the 7800, but for overall game quality, system specs, and sheer potential, the 7800 comes out on top of every Atari console ranking.
Feb 10, 2013 · You should probably get the 7800 cause it plays all the 2600 games too. The native 7800 games are kind of like early NES games. Then you can emulate the 5200 without worrying about trying to get working stock controllers.
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The 7800 plays 2600 games as well, though you'd probably want to pick up some 2600 controllers (the 7800 controllers aren't great).