Popular Post Albert Posted August 20 Popular Post Share Posted August 20 Atari has just announced the Atari 7800+ console, a brand new way to enjoy Atari 2600 and 7800 games on a modern television. The 7800+ share's the same, sleek design as the original 7800, featuring the European version of the silver stripe on the front of the console. It features an HDMI port on the back, a USB-C connector for power, and two standard DB9 controller ports on the front. Included is the new CX-78+ Wireless Controller, as well as a copy of Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest, the original sequel to Crystal Castles, developed by AtariAge member Robert DeCrescenzo (PacManPlus). 7800+ Features: Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges Near-perfect compatibility with original and third-party Atari games Includes the new Wireless CX78+ Gamepad for all of your two-button, gaming needs Easily connects to any screen via HDMI Widescreen or 4:3 viewing options for all displays Included cartridge Bentley Bear’s newest 7800 adventure; Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest USB-C charging cable (wall charging plug not included) In addition to the 7800+ and CX-78+ Wireless Controller, Atari has also announced a CX-40+ Wireless Joystick. Both wireless controllers will work on classic consoles and computers that support standard Atari DB9 joystick controllers, as well as with modern computers using the included USB-A wireless dongle. And, finally, Atari has also announced several new 2600 and 7800 titles to accompany the release of the 7800+: New 2600 Titles: Caverns of Mars Epyx Games Collection M Network Collection RealSports Collection New 7800 Titles: Asteroids Deluxe Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest Berzerk Bounty Bob Strikes Back Frenzy Space Duel And, one thing that greatly excites us, is that Bounty Bob Strikes Back is making its appearance on the 7800 for the first time, faithfully ported to the Atari 7800 by Robert DeCrescenzo! This classic platform game, the sequel to the wildly popular Miner 2049er, was originally released for the Atari 5200 and Atari 8-bit computers, and now you can enjoy it on the 7800! You can learn more about and pre-order all of the above items at Atari.com. 47 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Wow! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH917 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Time to replace my 38 year old original 7800 system! Great news Albert! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Wow is right! Thanks for the news @Albert and congratulations to @PacManPlus and @johnnywc on having your games get an official Atari release. 16 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 So an Atari 2600+ in a 7800 case with wireless controllers. Great idea. Now can we get the 5200+ that plays 5200 carts and 8bit carts? 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 5 minutes ago, Master Phruby said: So an Atari 2600+ in a 7800 case... That was my first thought too. But I am not in their target market anyway. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdarRobusto Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 12 minutes ago, GaryH917 said: Time to replace my 38 year old original 7800 system! Great news Albert! I love that you can use the new wireless controllers with your 38 year old original. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdarRobusto Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 9 minutes ago, Master Phruby said: So an Atari 2600+ in a 7800 case with wireless controllers. Great idea. Now can we get the 5200+ that plays 5200 carts and 8bit carts? I sure hope so ... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @Albert please tell me that this ad will be available as a poster. I have to add this to my Atari room. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 3 minutes ago, TrogdarRobusto said: I love that you can use the new wireless controllers with your 38 year old original. I love that I'll be able to use them on my computer, and in particular, with emulators like Stella! ..Al 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachbrj Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I love Atari. I pre-ordered the VCS and the 2600+. This news underwhelms me. I would rather have a 5200+. Oh, well. I am interested in Frenzy though. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I know it would be a really low run collectors market only but what if there was a release of the Japanese 2800+ ? or the super rare 2700+ 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 Just now, sramirez2008 said: @Albert please tell me that this ad will be available as a poster. I have to add this to my Atari room. I could probably arrange that for you. ..Al 19 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, Albert said: I could probably arrange that for you. ..Al I'd love to buy one of those too, please. 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Intellivision Master Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: @Albert please tell me that this ad will be available as a poster. I have to add this to my Atari room. It'd be nice if this ad was a poster that came with the new console. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) As would I I also need to Pre-Order this plus all of the games. Edited August 20 by PacManPlus 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 This is awesome, but I prefer the US 7800 with the smaller stripe. Does this mean Atari bought the Epyx catalog from Pixel Games UK? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Al, looks like your announcement says Bounty bob included, but Atari has crystal quest as the pack in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdarRobusto Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 4 minutes ago, coachbrj said: I love Atari. I pre-ordered the VCS and the 2600+. This news underwhelms me. I would rather have a 5200+. Oh, well. I am interested in Frenzy though. well we got you with something ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 33 minutes ago, Albert said: Bounty Bob Strikes Back is the included pack-in for the new 7800+, but you can also purchase it as a standalone game. Err, isn’t Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest the pack-in? (Either one would be awesome, just asking for clarity.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratwurst Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Could the Crystal Quest cart be used on an original 7800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdarRobusto Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, Bratwurst said: Could the Crystal Quest cart be used on an original 7800? It should ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, Albert said: I could probably arrange that for you. ..Al I can see these selling out! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdarRobusto Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, DamonicFury said: Err, isn’t Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest the pack-in? (Either one would be awesome, just asking for clarity.) Yes, BBCQ is the pack-in cartridge 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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