Atari and PLAION have shipped the Atari 7800+, a refreshed take on the 1986 classic console. Priced at $129.99 (€119.99 / £99.99), the system is available globally and ready to rekindle some pixelated memories. With HDMI support, it connects seamlessly to modern screens and plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges, making it a retro collector’s dream that doesn’t need coax cables or prayers.
Each unit ships with the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad and Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest cartridge, giving players a chance to jump straight into a world of charming platforming fun. For those craving some extra nostalgia, the console boasts near-universal compatibility with first- and third-party cartridges.
Atari CEO Wade Rosen shared his excitement, encouraging fans to secure their orders on Atari’s website or Amazon, just in time for holiday gift-giving. No last-minute wrapping required—unless you’re into that sort of stress.
Wireless Controllers That Play Nice with the Old and New
Two controller options accompany the console: the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad and the CX40+ Wireless Joystick, both priced at $34.99 (€34.99 / £29.99). These controllers don’t just play nice with the new 7800+ and 2600+ but can be paired with original hardware using an included DB9 wireless adapter. The USB-C adapter even lets you bring a little Atari magic to your PC.
Fresh Games, Old-School Charm
Atari isn’t stopping at hardware. The 7800+ launches alongside ten new game cartridges, mixing official ports, polished homebrew titles, and multi-game collections. Each cartridge costs $29.99 (€29.99 / £24.99) and comes with a printed user manual—a throwback to when manuals were more than just “turn it on and play.”
- Asteroids Deluxe: A remixed version of the arcade classic with competitive multiplayer modes. Prepare for frenemies.
- Bounty Bob Strikes Back: The sequel to Miner 2049er comes with 10 extra caves, so Bob’s work ethic is as solid as ever.
- Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest: A homebrew sequel starring everyone’s favorite bear, tackling platforming with heart and a hint of sass.
- Berzerk: Evil Otto is back, grinning away as you navigate this upgraded 7800 version of the arcade staple.
- Frenzy: The arcade follow-up to Berzerk makes its way to the 7800+ with chaos dialed up to 11.
- Space Duel: A two-player mode tethers spaceships together, guaranteeing teamwork—or frustration—on the journey to victory.
Other highlights include Caverns of Mars for the 2600+, the Epyx Game Collection bundling sports classics, the M Network Collection featuring Atari takes on Intellivision hits, and the RealSports Collection uniting six classic titles with the never-before-released RealSports Basketball. It’s a cartridge buffet that screams “just one more round.”
Get Yours Before the Holidays
The Atari 7800+ and its extras are now available on Atari’s website and Amazon. Whether it’s for rekindling your own gaming memories or passing the joystick to the next generation, the 7800+ looks to deliver just the right mix of nostalgia and convenience—without any need to blow into cartridges.
