ZippyRedPlumber

IMO, the XEGS as it was a (or another) consolized Atari 8-bit computer.  Also, the design of the XEGS screams 1980s even more than the black and silver electronic look sported by the 7800.

@BIGHMW, this post requires your superpowers.

IMHO 7800 is the better console, but XEGS has the better native library.  If you factor in homebrews, though maybe that tips the scale. 7800 homebrews are incredible.  2600 compatibility is also a big plus for me so I don't have to keep my 2600 hooked up.  I sold my XEGS, but still play my 7800 pretty regularly... I guess that says it all.  "Better" is personal preference.