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1. dfarq.homeip.net › atari-2600-vs-7800Atari 2600 vs 7800 - The Silicon Underground

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   Apr 15, 2021 · The Atari 2600 was the most popular console of its generation, and Atari never replicated that success again. The 7800 was a souped up 2600, so it better offer some advantages. But the main advantage was the new graphics chip.

2. forums.atariage.com › topic › 371591-is-it-worth-toIs it worth to buy 7800+ if I have 2600+? - AtariAge Forums

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   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.

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4. culturedvultures.com › ranking-atari-consolesRanking Every Atari Console from Worst to Best - Cultured ...

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   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.

5. www.reddit.com › comments › 9zuza12600 or 7800? : r/retrogaming - Reddit

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   7800 would be better since it can play 2600 and 7800 games. Just made sure you get some paddle controllers in addition to the joysticks.

6. www.reddit.com › r › retrogamingIs it worth getting an Atari 2600/7800? : r/retrogaming - Reddit

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   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.

7. www.timeextension.com › guides › best-atari-2600-andBest Atari 2600 And 7800 Games Of All Time | Time Extension

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   Aug 23, 2023 · Not only does the 7800 boast better visuals than the 2600, it is also backwards compatible with all 2600 games. However, stiff competition from Nintendo meant that the console would not repeat the same amazing commercial success of Atari's earlier machine.

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   Is the Atari 2600 better than the 7800?

   • The success of the 2600 soon became irrelevant, but we can appreciate today just how innovative and impressive it really was. 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.

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   Why did the Atari 78000 fail?

   • The 78000 locked out unlicensed third party development. This kept the market from getting flooded with low quality games like the 2600 did, preventing another catastrophic video game crash. The Atari 2600 was the most popular console of its generation, and Atari never replicated that success again.

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   How many games did the Atari 2600 have?

   • Fans of the 2600 will enjoy the 7800 since it can play similar games with enhanced graphics. In the end, the 7800 had 59 titles. The 2600 had several hundred. The exact count varies but for all practical purposes, it was over 400. The quality of the titles tended to be much higher. Atari learned its lesson with the 2600.

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   What are the best games on the Atari 7800?

   • You had the entire 2600 library at your disposal, and then the games made exclusively for the 7800. Many 7800 titles are among some of the best games ever released on an Atari console. That list includes Pole Position II, Joust, and Desert Falcon.

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   Is a 2600+ better than a 7800+?

   • 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. But that will lead to better compatibility because of those changes.

   Is it worth to buy 7800+ if I have 2600+? - AtariAge Forums

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   Does Atari 7800 have backwards compatibility?

   • Despite failing to outsell even the Sega Master System, Atari’s 7800 boasted backwards compatibility at a time when that wasn’t something people really thought about. You had the entire 2600 library at your disposal, and then the games made exclusively for the 7800.

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9. www.reddit.com › r › atari7800 or 2600? : r/atari - Reddit

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   Nov 27, 2019 · With the 7800, you have the best of both worlds being you essentially have 2 consoles in one. The 2600 may look better aesthetically, but you’ll get better value out of the 7800.