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The Atari 2600 is a home video game console developed and produced by Atari, Inc. Released in September 1977 as the Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS), it popularized microprocessor -based hardware and games stored on swappable ROM cartridges, a format first used with the Fairchild Channel F in 1976.
The Atari 2600+ is an updated version of the iconic Atari 2600 and has been enhanced in the following ways: - Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. - HDMI output makes it easy to connect. - Widescreen mode. - Enlarged cartridge socket reduces sticking. - Atari logo lights up when being played. The system comes with a CX40+ Joystick ...
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Nov 17, 2023 · The Atari 2600+ ($129.99, out today, on Atari.com and Amazon) is a modern-day re-creation of the original Atari VCS (video computer system), released in 1977 and later renamed the 2600.
Dec 20, 2023 · The Atari 2600+ is designed to work with original Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 cartridges. It isn’t 100% compatible with all cartridges, but the vast majority of official Atari carts do function with the system. A list of compatible games can be found on Atari’s website here.
- Play it again for the first time.
- Preorder Atari 2600+ Console, Games, and Accessories
- Atari 2600+ 10-in-1 Cartridge Games List
- CX30+ Paddle Bundle Games List
- Atari 2600+ Images
By Chris Reed
Updated: Nov 16, 2023 9:02 pm
Posted: Nov 16, 2023 3:33 pm
The Atari 2600+ comes out tomorrow for $129.99 (see it on Amazon). Anyone who lived through the early days of console gaming, or who’s interested in seeing what it was like, may want to take a look at this thing. It’s a slightly smaller re-creation of the original console, but unlike the original, it has an HDMI out, so it can connect to modern TVs.
Out November 17
Atari 2600+ Console
Comes with a controller and a cartridge with 10 games.
$129.99
Out November 17
CX40+ Joystick
Buy the new console, and you’ll get a game cartridge that holds these 10 games:
•Adventure
•Combat
•Dodge 'Em
•Haunted House
•Maze Craze
The CX40 joystick wasn’t the only way to interact with old-school Atari games. Some games worked better with CX30 paddle controllers. This bundle includes two CX30+ controllers, as well as a cartridge that includes the following games:
•Breakout
•Canyon Bomber
•Night Driver
•Video Olympics
All of these games use the two paddle controllers.
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Nov 17, 2023 · The Atari 2600+ – a modern day faithful recreation of the pioneering console that first appeared in 1980 – has officially released today. Units have started shipping to pre-order customers. Atari and Plaion also today revealed three new accessories: the CX78+ Gamepad (supporting two-button 7800 games) a standalone CX3.
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Dec 16, 2023 · An updated version of the original Atari home console, the 2600 Plus can connect to modern high ... included with the 2600 Plus is a 10-in-one game cartridge so you'll have games to play right out ...
