Yes, you read the headline right, the Atari is back! That’s right, fans of the classic Atari 2600 and 7800 will once again be able to play their favorite games with the new Atari 2600+. This updated version of the classic 2600 system will work with your current TV and will be able to play most of the classic Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. This system will retail for $129.99 and is available now for pre-order at atari.com and amazon.com. The new Atari is expected to ship around November or December. You can check out the official details below.
Atari 2600+
Enjoy your favorite Atari 2600 and 7800 games on one system! Not only does the Atari 2600+ pull double cartridge duty, it also features HDMI and widescreen mode for easy connectivity to modern TVs.
Jump right in with the included CX40+ Joystick and a 10-in-1 game cartridge that features some of Atari’s most famous games like Adventure®, Missile Command®, and Yars’ Revenge®.
Features
– Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges
– HDMI output makes it easy to connect
– Widescreen mode
– Enlarged cartridge socket reduces sticking
– Atari logo lights up when being played
The system comes with a CX40+ Joystick which has been lovingly recreated to the same specifications as the original, and a 10-in-1 game cartridge featuring some of Atari’s most famous games: Adventure®, Combat®, Dodge ‘Em™, Haunted House®, Maze Craze™, Missile Command®, RealSports® Volleyball, Surround™, Video Pinball™, Yars’ Revenge®.
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Source: Atari
