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Get Your Pixel Fix Like It’s 1986: Atari and Plaion Announce the Atari 7800+ Game Console

 

New console, wireless controllers, and games expand the Atari+ Platform and are backward compatible with the greatest decade ever. Preorders are now open.

 

New York, NY (August 20, 2024) Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, and PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, are proud to announce the Atari 7800+ – a faithful recreation of the Atari home console originally released in 1986. Scheduled for a global release in winter 2024, the Atari 7800+ is now available for pre-order at $129.99 (€119.99 / £99.99.)

 

The 7800+ is a scaled-down, compact edition of the console that seamlessly integrates into modern living spaces. Equipped with HDMI connectivity, it effortlessly links to contemporary TVs and devices. Each console ships with the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad and a brand new title, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest — a sequel to the classic Crystal Castles, presented on a specially designed 7800 cartridge. 

 

Console 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

  • Widescreen or 4:3 window size

  • USB-C charging cable (power adapter not included)

 

“Expanding the Atari+ platform with new games, new wireless controllers, and the 7800+ console is a perfect follow-up to last year’s successful launch of the Atari 2600+,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari. 

 

With the announcement of the Atari 7800+, Atari and Plaion are also adding two new wireless controllers to the Atari+ Platform, as described below. 

 

CX78+ Wireless Gamepad

 

The CX78+ Wireless Gamepad ($34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99) is a recreation of the radical two-button controller Atari released with the original 7800 in Europe. The gamepad features a directional D-Pad and removable thumbstick. It wirelessly connects to your new 7800+ and 2600+ AND it works with original 2600 and 7800 hardware using the included DB9 wireless adapter. You can even connect it to a PC with the included USB-C adapter.

 

CX40+ Wireless Joystick

 

The CX40+ Wireless Joystick  ($34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99) introduces untethered one-button gaming as an authentic recreation of the original CX40. It connects to the new 7800+ and 2600+, and it works with original 2600 and 7800 hardware using an included DB9 wireless adapter. The CX40+ Wireless Joystick is also PC-compatible with an included USB-C adapter.

 

Accompanying the release of the new Atari+ hardware are ten new game cartridges, including official Atari releases for popular homebrew games and three multi-game 2600+ cartridges. Every new game includes a color-printed user manual and will be available at mass retail for $29.99 (€29.99 / £24.99)

 

New 7800+ Cartridges

 

  • Asteroids Deluxe expands upon the original with new mechanics and intense two-player modes that introduce competition and varied playstyles.

 

  • Bounty Bob Strikes Back is a sequel to the cult classic Miner 2049er. For this port to a 7800+ cartridge, developer Robert DeCresnezo added 10 additional caves. 

 

  • In Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, a popular homebrew sequel to Crystal Castles, you’ll find everything a platforming could possibly want…including one adorable bear. 

 

  • A brand new version of Berzerk brings the gameplay of the arcade classic to the 7800+. Evil Otto’s ominous grin definitely included!

 

  • Charge your Phase Pistol and enter the fray in Frenzy, an Atari 7800+ version of the arcade sequel to Berzerk

 

  • Space Duel is the first-ever 7800 port of the original 1982 vector-based arcade game. The unique two-player mode tethers two spaceships together for interdependent action.

 

Robert DeCrescenzo, a talented member of the Atari homebrew developer community, programmed Asteroids Deluxe, Bounty Bob Strikes Back, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, Space Duel, Frenzy and Berzerk. 

 

New 2600+ Cartridges

 

  • A 2600+ release of Caverns of Mars brings the Atari 8-bit classic to cartridge for the first time.  The adaptation by homebrew developer John W. Champeau adds new challenges to the original and an all-important save feature.

 

  • The Epyx Game Collection combines the best EPYX sports games into one cartridge. Up to eight players can compete in multiple events in the Summer Games, Winter Games and the California Games, which introduced Pacific Coast sports including half-pipe, footbag, surfing, roller skating, BMX and flying disc.

 

  • The M Network Collection combines the fast-paced action of Armor Ambush™, Astroblast™, Frogs and Flies™, and Star Strike™ onto a single 2600+ cartridge. These four titles were adaptations of popular Intellivision games created for the Atari 2600 by Mattel Electronics. 

 

  • In 1982, Atari responded to competition from the rival Intellivision by releasing a new series of sports games, including RealSports Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis and Boxing. With the new RealSports Collection, they are available for the first time on a single 2600 cartridge, including the never-before-released RealSports Basketball.


For more information about the new hardware and software please visit: https://atari.com/products/atari-7800

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3 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said:

Get Your Pixel Fix Like It’s 1986: Atari and Plaion Announce the Atari 7800+ Game Console

 

New console, wireless controllers, and games expand the Atari+ Platform and are backward compatible with the greatest decade ever. Preorders are now open.

 

New York, NY (August 20, 2024) Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, and PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, are proud to announce the Atari 7800+ – a faithful recreation of the Atari home console originally released in 1986. Scheduled for a global release in winter 2024, the Atari 7800+ is now available for pre-order at $129.99 (€119.99 / £99.99.)

 

The 7800+ is a scaled-down, compact edition of the console that seamlessly integrates into modern living spaces. Equipped with HDMI connectivity, it effortlessly links to contemporary TVs and devices. Each console ships with the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad and a brand new title, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest — a sequel to the classic Crystal Castles, presented on a specially designed 7800 cartridge. 

 

Console 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

  • Widescreen or 4:3 window size

  • USB-C charging cable (power adapter not included)

 

“Expanding the Atari+ platform with new games, new wireless controllers, and the 7800+ console is a perfect follow-up to last year’s successful launch of the Atari 2600+,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari. 

 

With the announcement of the Atari 7800+, Atari and Plaion are also adding two new wireless controllers to the Atari+ Platform, as described below. 

 

CX78+ Wireless Gamepad

 

The CX78+ Wireless Gamepad ($34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99) is a recreation of the radical two-button controller Atari released with the original 7800 in Europe. The gamepad features a directional D-Pad and removable thumbstick. It wirelessly connects to your new 7800+ and 2600+ AND it works with original 2600 and 7800 hardware using the included DB9 wireless adapter. You can even connect it to a PC with the included USB-C adapter.

 

CX40+ Wireless Joystick

 

The CX40+ Wireless Joystick  ($34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99) introduces untethered one-button gaming as an authentic recreation of the original CX40. It connects to the new 7800+ and 2600+, and it works with original 2600 and 7800 hardware using an included DB9 wireless adapter. The CX40+ Wireless Joystick is also PC-compatible with an included USB-C adapter.

 

Accompanying the release of the new Atari+ hardware are ten new game cartridges, including official Atari releases for popular homebrew games and three multi-game 2600+ cartridges. Every new game includes a color-printed user manual and will be available at mass retail for $29.99 (€29.99 / £24.99)

 

New 7800+ Cartridges

 

  • Asteroids Deluxe expands upon the original with new mechanics and intense two-player modes that introduce competition and varied playstyles.

 

  • Bounty Bob Strikes Back is a sequel to the cult classic Miner 2049er. For this port to a 7800+ cartridge, developer Robert DeCresnezo added 10 additional caves. 

 

  • In Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, a popular homebrew sequel to Crystal Castles, you’ll find everything a platforming could possibly want…including one adorable bear. 

 

  • A brand new version of Berzerk brings the gameplay of the arcade classic to the 7800+. Evil Otto’s ominous grin definitely included!

 

  • Charge your Phase Pistol and enter the fray in Frenzy, an Atari 7800+ version of the arcade sequel to Berzerk

 

  • Space Duel is the first-ever 7800 port of the original 1982 vector-based arcade game. The unique two-player mode tethers two spaceships together for interdependent action.

 

Robert DeCrescenzo, a talented member of the Atari homebrew developer community, programmed Asteroids Deluxe, Bounty Bob Strikes Back, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, Space Duel, Frenzy and Berzerk. 

 

New 2600+ Cartridges

 

  • A 2600+ release of Caverns of Mars brings the Atari 8-bit classic to cartridge for the first time.  The adaptation by homebrew developer John W. Champeau adds new challenges to the original and an all-important save feature.

 

  • The Epyx Game Collection combines the best EPYX sports games into one cartridge. Up to eight players can compete in multiple events in the Summer Games, Winter Games and the California Games, which introduced Pacific Coast sports including half-pipe, footbag, surfing, roller skating, BMX and flying disc.

 

  • The M Network Collection combines the fast-paced action of Armor Ambush™, Astroblast™, Frogs and Flies™, and Star Strike™ onto a single 2600+ cartridge. These four titles were adaptations of popular Intellivision games created for the Atari 2600 by Mattel Electronics. 

 

  • In 1982, Atari responded to competition from the rival Intellivision by releasing a new series of sports games, including RealSports Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis and Boxing. With the new RealSports Collection, they are available for the first time on a single 2600 cartridge, including the never-before-released RealSports Basketball.


For more information about the new hardware and software please visit: https://atari.com/products/atari-7800

I wasn't expecting this since the 2600+ plays 7800 games but it's cool.  Also, I like the wireless controller.  Maybe one day there will be a 5200+.

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2 minutes ago, MarcinJ said:

Wow, that’s insane 🤩

@Ben from PlaionWill all work on 2600+ or do I need to buy 7800+? 
I‘m trying to process all the announcements you‘ve made in my head. 

They are all interchangable games and accessories between the 2600+ and 7800+. Thats why Atari introduced the A+ platform to signify that its compatible on both machines. You'll need to be on the latest firmware on a 2600+ for most of these new releases. The 7800+ (and recently manufactured 2600+ machines) come with latest firmware.

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Great announcement! Looking forward to get one.

So from what we know, it's basically the 2600+ in a 7800 shell with the addition of wireless controller support. Is there any other improvement? TBH, I'm a little upset they did not add an SD card slot or additional USB to play ROMs. That's the one feature I really miss on my 2600+. With that, it would be a real all-rounder for me.

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This does beg the question though, is it worth it for anyone other than a serious ATARI collector if they already have a 2600+ ? 

 

More importantly, should people like myself who don't already have a 2600+ but have been considering it simply wait for the 7800+ ?

 

Either way seems like sweet times to be a classic Atari fan! 

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Wow! Amazing news. Will buy. 🤣

 

A question, there's a cart available from AA that is Frenzy and Berzerk in one. Is that what is being sold? Or a new version of both, each on an individual cart? 

 

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It does state brand new, so I guess two brand new games on a cart each. 

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4 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said:

They are all interchangable games and accessories between the 2600+ and 7800+. Thats why Atari introduced the A+ platform to signify that it’s compatible on both machines. You'll need to be on the latest firmware on a 2600+ for most of these new releases. The 7800+ (and recently manufactured 2600+ machines) come with latest firmware.

Great! I am very happy to see growing ecosystem and that it is also available outside of US. 

Well, I guess your vacation was really well deserved after so many products were prepared. 

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Normally I'd be all over this but I'm still waiting on my Save Mary cartridge I pre-ordered in October of last year, so I don't think I'll be purchasing anything direct from Atari again. I will say it's really nice to see new games being developed for the 2600 and 7800, but unless they're going to be listed for sale on Amazon you can forget it.

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Just now, MarcinJ said:

Great! I am very happy to see growing ecosystem and that it is also available outside of US. 

Well, I guess your vacation was really well deserved after so many products were prepared. 

I worked through my vacation! Its been all systems go over the past month....TBH its been all systems go since this time last year when the 2600+ was announced, crazy times for me and everyone else involved.

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Just now, jhoward said:

Normally I'd be all over this but I'm still waiting on my Save Mary cartridge I pre-ordered in October of last year, so I don't think I'll be purchasing anything direct from Atari again. I will say it's really nice to see new games being developed for the 2600 and 7800, but unless they're going to be listed for sale on Amazon you can forget it.

Everything will be listed on Amazon in the US and throughout Europe and Australia on normal retail channels.

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