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- The Atari 7800 Plus is a compact recreation of the original 1986 home console, complete with backward compatibility support for both Atari 7800 and 2600 cartridges.
Aug 27, 2024 · I suppose it's what you have the most nostalgia for really. I'm not pre-ordering the 7800+ as I have a 2600+. I'll wait until the release and a review before even considering purchasing. Apparently the 7800+ has an improved cartridge slot and changes to the dumper and controller chips.
Absolutely! The 7800+ can play both Atari original 2600 and Atari 7800 cartridges, and new cartridges from our Atari XP program.
- Atari
Aug 20, 2024 · The company has teamed up with Plaion to announce the Atari 7800 Plus, which comes equipped with an HDMI port to connect to modern televisions, alongside support for both Atari 2600 and...
Sep 27, 2024 · Last year’s console supported old Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 cartridges, and the 7800+ will do exactly the same thing. It even comes with a new official 7800 game, a sequel to Atari’s classic Crystal Castles.
- Chris Scullion
Aug 20, 2024 · The new 7800+ console is more compact than the original, features HDMI connectivity, and can play both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. Expect it to ship this winter.
Aug 22, 2023 · Atari says it even supports both 2600 and later 7800 game cartridges and will work with the original joystick and paddle controllers. Aside from being a little smaller and gaining HDMI and USB-C...
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Aug 20, 2024 · The 7800+ will be fully backward compatible with original 7800 and 2600 cartridges, offering “near-perfect” support for first- and third-party games.