JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @Ben from Plaion Thanks and well done to you and all involed, a huge announcement. A couple of questions: Is Caverns of Mars Conquest of Mars with minor changes? Are all the 2600 games NTSC? (Hope so!) Thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsized Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 All these new games are thrilling! Official releases from Robert DeCrescenzo! Wireless controllers compatible with both 2600+ and 7800+! Filling gaps with M-Network multicart! Save feature on Caverns of Mars! Fantastic! Have I played Atari today, tomorrow, the next day..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 17 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 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. Does it run the same software and will be the upgrade process the same as on 2600+? I would expect 2600+ Rev2 and 7800+ are basically the same machine with a different look? Thought about a 2nd 2600+ but this looks interesting🤗 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Separating out Berzerk and Frenzy into separate carts.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I'm looking forward to having an Atari plus system in every room, so I can play Marauder wherever I am in the house!! 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Oh wow! Seems like Plaion and Atari are really stepping up their game 👍 I hope you guys will find a distributor for the Benelux countries 😃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, JetmanUK said: @Ben from Plaion Thanks and well done to you and all involed, a huge announcement. A couple of questions: Is Caverns of Mars Conquest of Mars with minor changes? Are all the 2600 games NTSC? (Hope so!) Thanks Yes, Caverns of Mars is Conquest of Mars, I believe there has been some changes made, details will follow. Indeed all the 2600 games are NTSC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 As soon as I get my system, I'll let you all know how my custom Turmoil cart works on it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, Ben from Plaion said: Yes, Caverns of Mars is Conquest of Mars, I believe there has been some changes made, details will follow. Indeed all the 2600 games are NTSC Conquest of Mars, now officially licensed. 👍🏻😊 Great news about NTSC, makes sense. Will be ordering from Amazon again I guess. I need to head over there now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 4 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: Does it run the same software and will be the upgrade process the same as on 2600+? I would expect 2600+ Rev2 and 7800+ are basically the same machine with a different look? Thought about a 2nd 2600+ but this looks interesting🤗 There are some differences, for one the 7800+ comes with the new cartridge socket (and so do newly manufactured 2600+) plus there are some changes to the dumper/controller chips and how they work. I'll be providing more details as we go along. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 10 minutes ago, Fred_M said: Oh wow! Seems like Plaion and Atari are really stepping up their game 👍 I hope you guys will find a distributor for the Benelux countries 😃 The Plaion Benelux office distribute the 2600+ and 7800+ in their territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: The Plaion Benelux office distribute the 2600+ and 7800+ in their territory. I understand, but at the moment there are no retailers who are selling the latest 2600+ products like the CX78 pad. We have to buy them from Germany. Official retailer bol.com only sells the 2600+ ( € 97), no games,no accessoires) and also Amazon.nl sells the 2600+ console only. Edited August 20 by Fred_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 4 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: There are some differences, for one the 7800+ comes with the new cartridge socket (and so do newly manufactured 2600+) plus there are some changes to the dumper/controller chips and how they work. I'll be providing more details as we go along. So in simple terms this is an all around improvement, new socket, new chips, wireless controller, latest firmware plus new game? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkangel Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) These games look awesome! The dilemma is : buy a standard 7800 controller now for my 2600+ or wait for the wireless one? 🤯 Edited August 20 by Hawkangel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd97 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Is there going to be a US version of the 7800 and controls also? That stripe is ugly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang Atari! Well.... I didn't expect that. Sure I knew something was coming, but wow. And wireless too (but honestly, needed some kind of differentiator). Welp.... here's muh money. Good job melting my credit card. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 4 minutes ago, Dr Karnov said: So in simple terms this is an all around improvement, new socket, new chips, wireless controller, latest firmware plus new game? Correct. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 10 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: There are some differences, for one the 7800+ comes with the new cartridge socket (and so do newly manufactured 2600+) plus there are some changes to the dumper/controller chips and how they work. I'll be providing more details as we go along. Ok, will my Trakball be able to work on the 2600+ or only on the 7800+ with the new chips? 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Alright I just bought a 7800+, an extra controller, and all 10 games. I forgot Bob in the original order: So I had to place a 2nd order, but I picked up ninja golf, food fight, and fatal run with Bob. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudografx Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 One more errata regarding the 7800+ bundle on the Atari website: https://atari.com/products/atari-7800-mega-bundle It mentions the Wireless CX40+ controller in the description but in the pictures and in the package contents section it only shows the wired CX40+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I expect the wireless controllers to sell well. I can finally put away my 8BitDo wireless gamepad and replace it with a CX78+ and CX40+ official Atari wirless controller. 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 It really feels like the plus ecosystem is being supported with new hardware, new software and new peripherals coming out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_from_the_80s Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 46 minutes ago, OldSchoolRetroGamer said: 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! Obviously need one for the lake house. If I had a lake house. Or a second room. Or to travel with? Was thinking about grabbing a second 2600+ just because, but this will more than suffice I think. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) Here’s the big question! Even though I’m getting this regardless! Will the Touch Pad for Star Raiders work? Driving Paddles? Improvement with Super Breakout and Kaboom? Has any of this been tested???? And the vision that was planted in my brain, Still remains, Within the sound of silence Edited August 20 by MrChickenz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcinJ Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 13 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: 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. Take care, we need you. 🙂 I can relate to you, I also have crazy job. Congratulations to the whole team! This is probably the most successful re-launch of Atari product line to date. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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