tradyblix Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 4 hours ago, JetmanUK said: It will need it's own 7800 Plus forum like the 2600 Plus soon anyway, so yeah, that should be made right now. why split the group, keep everyone together. Welp ! I placed my order ! I grew up with the 7800. I gotta have a facimile of it. Pretty stoked ! Picked up the M-Network Bundle and Space Duel, gotta have Space Duel. The others I already have on my OG Frenzy so... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Btw I gotta say, the "new" (?) art on the 7800 games looks fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Bone Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Sorry I wasn't able to edit my last post so let me try again... @Ben from Plaion If I read the announcement correct there is an update to hardware for the 2600+? If I order from the Atari site this week am I guaranteed to get this new 2600+ hardware and software? Should I wait before committing? I have been looking at getting a 2600+ for a while and still would like to get it even thought the 7800+ was just announced, I like the 2600 look more. I appreciate your time in answering all these questions very informational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 8 minutes ago, T.Bone said: Sorry I wasn't able to edit my last post so let me try again... @Ben from Plaion If I read the announcement correct there is an update to hardware for the 2600+? If I order from the Atari site this week am I guaranteed to get this new 2600+ hardware and software? Should I wait before committing? I have been looking at getting a 2600+ for a while and still would like to get it even thought the 7800+ was just announced, I like the 2600 look more. I appreciate your time in answering all these questions very informational I mean I'm pretty sure the answer will be 1.) NO, and 2.) It has an improved slot mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarGungan Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Will the paddles in the big 7800+ bundle be the newer paddles or the same versions that launched with the 2600+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 52 minutes ago, tradyblix said: Btw I gotta say, the "new" (?) art on the 7800 games looks fantastic. It's all new art. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbob Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 @Ben from Plaion I noticed that the Atari website says that the Atari 7800+ Controller Mega Bundle comes with a wireless CX40+ joystick but is shown in the picture with a wire. Is this a mistake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bent_pin Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 1 minute ago, Plumbob said: @Ben from Plaion I noticed that the Atari website says that the Atari 7800+ Controller Mega Bundle comes with a wireless CX40+ joystick but is shown in the picture with a wire. Is this a mistake? Oh man, I would have bought the mega pack if I knew the CX40+ would also be wireless 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Bone Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 36 minutes ago, tradyblix said: I mean I'm pretty sure the answer will be 1.) NO, and 2.) It has an improved slot mechanism Ouch with the all caps NO. Haha I get it but still needed to ask. I mean it would be nice to order and get the new stuff instead of missing out. now Ill just sit and wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 If I read this right, the 2600+ has wireless capability already? A RENEGADE RETURNS The CX78+ Wireless Gamepad is a recreation of the radical two-button controller Atari released with the original 7800 in Europe. 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-A adapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 12 minutes ago, Plumbob said: @Ben from Plaion I noticed that the Atari website says that the Atari 7800+ Controller Mega Bundle comes with a wireless CX40+ joystick but is shown in the picture with a wire. Is this a mistake? The bundle comes with a wired CX-40+. The text has been corrected. ..Al 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecavalry Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 10 minutes ago, Zonie said: If I read this right, the 2600+ has wireless capability already? A RENEGADE RETURNS The CX78+ Wireless Gamepad is a recreation of the radical two-button controller Atari released with the original 7800 in Europe. 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-A adapter. The controller has a wireless dongle that will work across all of the consoles listed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 13 hours 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. What is the cutover in serial numbers for this? 12 hours 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. SAA 5 hours ago, Albert said: Yeah, not sure what I'm going to do yet. ..Al I would do this 5 hours ago, THX-1138 said: An Atari + Platform forum kinda makes sense now. Yes 4 minutes ago, thecavalry said: The controller has a wireless dongle that will work across all of the consoles listed. Yeah, I saw that finally. Good idea. Makes it compatible with old consoles too, then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Why doesn't the website credit the developers by name instead "member of Atari Age community?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 6 minutes ago, Zonie said: Why doesn't the website credit the developers by name instead "member of Atari Age community?" https://atari.com/products/bentley-bears-crystal-quest-7800-atari https://atari.com/products/caverns-of-mars-2600-atari https://atari.com/products/berzerk-7800-atari https://atari.com/products/bounty-bob-strikes-back-7800-atari 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, Albert said: It's all new art. ..Al Even the Berzerk image ? Some of the games that have been out for like... years can't be new.... i.e. Asteroids Deluxe, etc. The Bentley Bear stuff looks new, the Frenzy stuff looks new.... Edited August 21 by tradyblix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, T.Bone said: Ouch with the all caps NO. Haha I get it but still needed to ask. I mean it would be nice to order and get the new stuff instead of missing out. now Ill just sit and wait. Well I mean, it kinda comes down to which one you personally want to have setup. the 2600+ is for the real classic fans and the old folks and 7800+ has a little bit more mystery, appeal perhaps ? it has a certain something... I'll probably keep both Edited August 21 by tradyblix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 4 minutes ago, tradyblix said: Even the Berzerk image ? Some of the games that have been out for like... years can't be new.... i.e. Asteroids Deluxe, etc. The Bentley Bear stuff looks new, the Frenzy stuff looks new.... You're right, I take back my earlier comment -- Berzerk is clearly the previous artwork Atari has used. Asteroids Deluxe looks to be a piece by Marty Viljaama from 1981, which you can see here, and the Space Duel artwork appears to be concept artwork for the game from 1982. I'm sure they've all been cleaned up a bit. The others all look like new pieces (including Bounty Bob, which I know is new). ..Al 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 9 hours ago, JetmanUK said: It will need it's own 7800 Plus forum like the 2600 Plus soon anyway, so yeah, that should be made right now. There should be a plus forum and below you have all 2600+ and 7800+ stuff. Could the threads be moved? I select the forum and just refresh to see all of it. Beside of the cartridge socket and the chips on the I/O board there won't be much difference which could relay in dumper speed/capability and supported controllers, which has not been confirmed yet. Edited August 21 by DEANJIMMY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 6 hours ago, T.Bone said: Sorry I wasn't able to edit my last post so let me try again... @Ben from Plaion If I read the announcement correct there is an update to hardware for the 2600+? If I order from the Atari site this week am I guaranteed to get this new 2600+ hardware and software? Should I wait before committing? I have been looking at getting a 2600+ for a while and still would like to get it even thought the 7800+ was just announced, I like the 2600 look more. I appreciate your time in answering all these questions very informational No, you would not be guaranteed to get the 2600+ with updated software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX-1138 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 @Ben from Plaion Do you know what is happening with availability on Amazon UK? The console itself was listed and I preordered it, none of the games were there. Then later it was no longer showing in searches. I can still reach the page from my orders but it shows as 'currently unavailable'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 15 minutes ago, THX-1138 said: @Ben from Plaion Do you know what is happening with availability on Amazon UK? The console itself was listed and I preordered it, none of the games were there. Then later it was no longer showing in searches. I can still reach the page from my orders but it shows as 'currently unavailable'. I found the console and the wireless CX40+, preordered both. I will be doing the same for the carts when the appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Karnov Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 22 minutes ago, JetmanUK said: I found the console and the wireless CX40+, preordered both. I will be doing the same for the carts when the appear. Can you post a link? I can't seem to find the system on there Edited August 21 by Dr Karnov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Dr Karnov said: Can you post a link? I can't seem to find the system on there Console https://amzn.eu/d/0jVVNIs Joystick https://amzn.eu/d/dP5AIIv When you click them it states current unavailable though. Edited August 21 by JetmanUK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Fred_M Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) When I changed the links to Amazon.de I can see the console and the joystick. But when I change the links to Amazon.nl....page not found. So it looks like Amazon is (again) not selling these new products in The Netherlands 😟 As @JetmanUK stated, all products are unavailable at the moment. No pre-orders. Amazon.DE link to the CX78 wireless joypad https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DDQ7HT57 Amazon.CO.UK link to the CX78 wireless joypad https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDQ7HT57 Edited August 21 by Fred_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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