Atari unveils the Atari 7800+ console and new retro wireless controllers

The Atari 7800+ is the latest retro console from the popular game company. The new console is a modern take on the Atari 7800 ProSystem released back in 1986. Thanks to advancements in technology, Atari has made the new console smaller than the original.The Atari 7800+ joins the Atari 2600+ (available on Amazon for $129.99) in Atari's lineup of remade retro consoles.

Available to pre-order for $129.99 and with a winter 2024 release timeframe, the Atari 7800+ has an HDMI port, so it can connect to modern TVs, monitors, or even a projector if you wish. There is also the option to switch from widescreen to a 4:3 viewing option for that retro feeling.

The console is compatible with both Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 game cartridges, and according to the product page, it has ''near-perfect compatibility with original and third-party Atari games''. Those who owned the original console will be happy to know that the 7800+ has an enlarged cartridge socket to reduce sticking.

If you don't have any old cartridges lying around, the Atari 7800+ ships with a copy of Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest. There's also a USB-C cable in the box, but buyers will have to provide their own power adapter

Alongside the Atari 7800+, the game company also announced the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad, which is a wireless version of the controller that shipped with the European variant of the original Atari 7800. The CX78+ Wireless GamePad costs $34.99, but you get a free unit with the Atari 7800+. It is also compatible with the original Atari 2600 and 7800 consoles,has an average battery life of 25 hours, and charges via USB-C.

There's also the CX40+ Wireless Joystick that's priced at $34.99, too. It is compatible with the Atari 2600+ and all original Atari systems using the included DB9 wireless adapter. Both controllers also work with a PC using the included USB-A adapter. The CX40+ has an average battery life of up to 30 hours and supports charging via USB-C. The two controllers are available for pre-order with a Winter 2024 release date.

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