JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 hours ago, Dr Karnov said: So what's the first non-bundled game y'all are going to play on the 7800+? Asteroids Deluxe! 🪨🪨🚀🪨🪨 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daorriss Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 hours ago, MrChickenz said: If it goes unanswered, take it as a No! DARN IT. 😢 I figured.. but if you never ask the answer is always 'no'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeex Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 16 minutes ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: Speaking of pack-in though, since this is the Euro 7800 design, did they/could they enable the built-in Asteroids? That would be especially cool. Or even better - Kiloparsec, which was only released in an alternative 7800 BIOS. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 THIS IS AWESOME! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Manic Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 4 hours 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 A7800+_ANNOUNCE_US_4K.mp4 272.87 MB · 4 downloads Kinda overrkill to me to have this 7800 console remade XD - not sure I want to retire my 2600+ just for this...as the 2600+ is what I had played on and never owned a 7800 console though it's harder to find the console. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-bit-Carl Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Any info if the pause button will work for real? If yes, that's an advantage over the 2600+! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microjak Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 OMG OMG OMG this is fantastic news! This is going to be another great Christmas 🎄👍🍻 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Why did i have to be broke today of all days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_1970 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, JetmanUK said: I would assume no, until it's a yes for the 2600 Plus too. They could obviously launch the 7800 Plus with support and add to the 2600 Plus later, but that may be a bad look. Or does the new hardware just support it by default and the 2600 Plus will require software/firmware scorcery? Hmmmm. We will see how this unfolds. Confusing to not fix something that’s broken in the first-gen 2600+, but saves me buying the new hardware. Definitely some games I’m keen on (going to have to buy another cart storage unit for the wall 🙄) so hopefully the final firmware update process will be cross-platform and hassle-free for the 2600+ 🤞 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, Brad_from_the_80s said: Speaking of pack-in though, since this is the Euro 7800 design, did they/could they enable the built-in Asteroids? Now your 'Talkin! @Ben from Plaion could this be handled via a future firmware update. If it doesn't read a cart, start up the "Asteroids" BIOS. Could end up extending the consoles life and add box variant, maybe go old-school and add a sticker graphic to the box..."The Atari 7800+, now with built in Asteroids". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, JetmanUK said: It will 100% definitely play ROMs* #Note, the ROMs must be pre-loaded on an official Atari cart in a factory, probably in China. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 36 minutes ago, Maztr_0n said: Why did i have to be broke today of all days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 I've had a final form 7800+ prototype with final PCBs and near final software in the hand for only a couple of days where I checked cart compatibility as well as both CX40+s, both CX78+s, and the paddles - they imo are better, less jitter and smoother movement. I checked the paddles then on a test program and the resolution was measuring in much smaller increments then on the 2600. So I was happy. Although I need more time and feedback from others that I sent prototypes to for them to test. Dumper and mainboard firmware were the latest from Raz0red. I haven't got any video keypads, driving controllers, trackballs here at home but I assume they just will work or will do in the shipped software. I'll confirm as soon as I know more. 6 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: I've had a final form 7800+ prototype with final PCBs and near final software in the hand for only a couple of days where I checked cart compatibility as well as both CX40+s, both CX78+s, and the paddles - they imo are better, less jitter and smoother movement. I checked the paddles then on a test program and the resolution was measuring in much smaller increments then on the 2600. So I was happy. Although I need more time and feedback from others that I sent prototypes to for them to test. Dumper and mainboard firmware were the latest from Raz0red. I haven't got any video keypads, driving controllers, trackballs here at home but I assume they just will work or will do in the shipped software. I'll confirm as soon as I know more. @Ben from Plaion Very cool! 😎 I have some here ready to test. 🤟🏻😁 Is the compatibility due to the new hardware? Or has Raz0red supplied you with some magical firmware that will also be available on the 2600 Plus and allow compatibility there too? Edited August 20 by JetmanUK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 5 hours ago, JetmanUK said: @Ben from Plaion I take it Amazon is the only place for UK dwellers to purchase this stuff again? Also, do you know when it will appear on there? Final one, Food Fight, will that be a winter/Christmas realease over here now? I assume it's Amazon again in the UK, but not sure. Haven't made a decision on Food Fight, I'll get round to it soon though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maztr_0n Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 29 minutes ago, bent_pin said: I still must beg for my relatives to fund my addiction, and its 41°C outside nobodys gonna go out and "do a summer job" thats basically suicide lol Aha... i see that Autumn will be fruitful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 8 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: I haven't got any video keypads, driving controllers, trackballs here at home but I assume they just will work or will do in the shipped software. I'll confirm as soon as I know more. Send me one, I have all that stuff! ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handy DG Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 @Ben from PlaionDoes the 7800+ require the DB9 wireless adapter to use the wireless controllers, or is this capability built into the console itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, Philsan said: @Ben from Plaion does it have the same SOC as 2600+? Thanks Yes 1 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, Handy DG said: @Ben from PlaionDoes the 7800+ require the DB9 wireless adapter to use the wireless controllers, or is this capability built into the console itself? Yup CX78+ wireless has a DB9 dongle for use in 7800+ and 2600+ etc. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 minute ago, Ben from Plaion said: Yup CX78+ wireless has a DB9 dongle for use in 7800+ and 2600+ etc. The pack-n and the stand alone both have these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 Just now, bent_pin said: The pack-n and the stand alone both have these? Both come with a DB9 and USB dongles 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Just now, Ben from Plaion said: Both come with a DB9 and USB dongles Now I just need to figure out what to trade you for some more blue button controllers so I have a complete set of pairs. Trackball, supercharger, stella CD collection? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: Both come with a DB9 and USB dongles Does the DB9 dongle work in OG hardware, or is this a + exclusive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, sramirez2008 said: Now your 'Talkin! @Ben from Plaion could this be handled via a future firmware update. If it doesn't read a cart, start up the "Asteroids" BIOS. Could end up extending the consoles life and add box variant, maybe go old-school and add a sticker graphic to the box..."The Atari 7800+, now with built in Asteroids". I guess it's feasible but it's never come up in serious discussions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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