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1. • • 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. The 2600 lacked a framebuffer, so a 2600 game had to draw its screen line by line every second.
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2. dfarq.homeip.net › atari-2600-vs-7800Atari 2600 vs 7800 - The Silicon Underground

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   Apr 15, 2021 · Advantages of the Atari 7800 vs 2600. 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.

3. 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 · 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.

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5. forums.arcade-museum.com › threads › atari-2600-vsAtari 2600 vs 7800 question | Museum of the Game ...

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   Oct 7, 2018 · Beyond that...if you don't need the higher collectible value of the 2600 and don't have a nostalgic connection to it, then a 7800 is probably a better choice, based on game library size (basically, 2 systems in 1).

6. 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.

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

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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). 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.

8. www.pcmag.com › news › atari-revives-another-retroAtari Revives Another Retro Console With the 7800+ - PCMag

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   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.

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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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   Is a 7800 better than a 2600?

   • The 7800 was a souped up 2600, so it better offer some advantages. But the main advantage was the new graphics chip. The 2600 lacked a framebuffer, so a 2600 game had to draw its screen line by line every second. That’s one reason why its graphics are so blocky and repetitive. The 7800 had a proper framebuffer that could use RAM.

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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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   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 the Atari 5200 better than the 2600?

   • Gremlins, H.E.R.O., Moon Patrol, Space Dungeon, Pengo, and The Dreadnaught Factor were all examples of what the 5200 could arguably do better than its 2600 predecessor. However, a few gems aren’t nearly enough to save the Atari 5200 from some well-deserved scorn. 4. Jaguar

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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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10. www.videogameschronicle.com › features › hands-onHANDS-ON: The Atari 7800+ looks set to improve on the 2600 ...

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    Sep 27, 2024 · So far, then, it seems that the 7800+ is going to be a straightforward alternative to the 2600+, but a welcome one nevertheless with a new default control method that better suits modern play without eliminating the option for more traditional controllers for those who want to use them.