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In a surprising take, Atari has announced today the return of its iconic Atari 2600 console released originally in 1977. The console, which sparked a lot of mainstream popularity during the late 70s and early 80s, will be getting an updated version with many new enhancements and modern features for players to enjoy, like HDMI output, widescreen and even with the ability to play physical Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges right on the console.

According to Atari, the new console will have the following 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

As for what the console will include, Atari has listed the following items which will come alongside the Atari 2600+ console:

• Atari 2600+ Game System
• Atari CX40+ Joystick recreated to the same specifications as the original
• Atari 10-in-1 Game Cartridge with the following games:
  • Adventure®
  • Combat®
  • Dodge 'Em™
  • Haunted House®
  • Maze Craze™
  • Missile Command®
  • RealSports® Volleyball
  • Surround™
  • Video Pinball™
  • Yars' Revenge®
• HDMI Cable
• USB-C Power Cable
• DB9 port connectors compatible with original Atari 2600 hardware.

It has been confirmed that the system will indeed use emulation to play the titles, and Atari has also included a full compatibility list of games that will be compatible with the console, both from the 2600 and 7800 sides, and of course the beloved E.T. The Extra-Terrestial is fully playable with the 2600+ for players to enjoy in full HD. As for the system's hardware specifications, it will be featuring a Rockchip 3128 SOC microprocessor with 256MB DDR3 RAM and 256MB eMMC fixed internal storage. The system itself will be available on November 2023.

The Atari 2600+ is now available for pre-orders with a price of $129.99 USD, and the shipping for the system will begin on November 2023, although the list of retailers for international availability hasn't been added yet.

Atari 2600+ Official Website
Atari 2600+ Games Compatibility List

 

[ShadowOne333]

y'all know what this means, linux very quickly lol

That was my first thought lol
This thing's gonna get hacked quickly, and it'd be better off that way so people can side load other games not in the compatibility list.

 

[Kioku]

Is this a joke? Who asked for this!?

 

[Jokey_Carrot]

Those connectors aren't "Serial port connectors" they're Atari Joystick connectors. Same DB-9 plug but try plugging a serial device into an atari (or vice versa) and you'll quickly release some magic smoke because they are completely different and have absolutely nothing in common apart from the connector.

 

[DinohScene]

Quickly sharing this with the hubby.
Neat!

 

[krakenx]

Isn't there already an Atari collection for modern consoles with way more games for way less money? I guess if someone had a bunch of original cartridges and wanted to use their original controllers... but $120 is a lot for 10 games that are so basic.

 

[dragonblood9999]

For the past 10 year's, Atari has released a "new" console almost every year with some years having more than one. And yes I'm also talking about the "Atari Flashback" consoles.

 

[subcon959]

They shouldn't have announced this, let alone started taking pre-orders, until compatibility was close to 100%. At least test all the games.

I don't think it's a bad concept if you already have a big collection of carts. Not really worth it for anyone else, including if it gets hacked for ROMS.

If/when it flops and goes dirt cheap I'd be interested for the shelf.

 

[samcambolt270]

It doesn't even come with even one paddle controller? There were frickin' plug and play atari consoles with hdmi output, 2 sticks AND two paddles which came with like 50 games and cost less than 30 bucks at walmart a few years ago, but these guys want 130!?

 

[Redhorse]

I can't wait for the DSi Classic or the 3ds Classic just how small will they be?

 

[HarveyHouston]

and of course the beloved E.T. The Extra-Terrestial

That's not the history I was taught...

Pretty cool that they're still trying to keep the old games relevant, after all these years.

 

[RedColoredStars]

I got an Atari 2600 on Christmas morning the year I was in 6th grade. It was a "sixer" version, heavy or light I dunno. I played that thing to death for the next 3-4 years. Memory/nostalgia overflow.

And I wouldn't pay fifty cents for this remake. I used that Atari because I had to. Parents wouldn't listen to talk of also buying Colecovision or Intellivision and tbh those kinda sucked even more. Atari 400, 800, or an actual computer like TRS-80 or Apple were all out of the question. Too poor for that. And Nintendo didn't come along until I was a freshman in college. So for a while there, Atari was what most of us then were stuck with. Doesn't mean we liked it.

My middle brother and I grew up on the Atari 2600 and had the time of our lives playing those games as kids. We actually LOVED many of the games. Never had an Intellivision or Colecovision either, but friends did and while cool, I wasn't really impressed either. It wasn't like OMG IT'S SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER. And I agree with you that in some ways they were worse.

But yeah. I also agree that I wouldn't pay 50 cents for this either. I mean, it's pretty cool it will play the original cartridges but I've tried playing all the 2600 games I loved as a kid via emulator.... and these games just flat out suck now.

 

[impeeza]

who in the fuck would pay that for OLD shit? o wait (looks over shoulder at the nintendo fanboys)

and you need the original cartridges, no SD card nor internal storage.

 

[mopphire]

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In a surprising take, Atari has announced today the return of its iconic Atari 2600 console released originally in 1977. The console, which sparked a lot of mainstream popularity during the late 70s and early 80s, will be getting an updated version with many new enhancements and modern features for players to enjoy, like HDMI output, widescreen and even with the ability to play physical Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges right on the console.

According to Atari, the new console will have the following 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

As for what the console will include, Atari has listed the following items which will come alongside the Atari 2600+ console:

• Atari 2600+ Game System
• Atari CX40+ Joystick recreated to the same specifications as the original
• Atari 10-in-1 Game Cartridge with the following games:
  • Adventure®
  • Combat®
  • Dodge 'Em™
  • Haunted House®
  • Maze Craze™
  • Missile Command®
  • RealSports® Volleyball
  • Surround™
  • Video Pinball™
  • Yars' Revenge®
• HDMI Cable
• USB-C Power Cable
• Serial port connectors compatible with original Atari 2600 hardware.

It has been confirmed that the system will indeed use emulation to play the titles, and Atari has also included a full compatibility list of games that will be compatible with the console, both from the 2600 and 7800 sides, and of course the beloved E.T. The Extra-Terrestial is fully playable with the 2600+ for players to enjoy in full HD. As for the system's hardware specifications, it will be featuring a Rockchip 3128 SOC microprocessor with 256MB DDR3 RAM and 256MB eMMC fixed internal storage. The system itself will be available on November 2023.

The Atari 2600+ is now available for pre-orders with a price of $129.99 USD, and the shipping for the system will begin on November 2023, although the list of retailers for international availability hasn't been added yet.

Atari 2600+ Official Website
Atari 2600+ Games Compatibility List

An actual release date? Ok so it's not a kickstarter scam!

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who in the fuck would pay that for OLD shit? o wait (looks over shoulder at the nintendo fanboys)

you know what site you're on, right?

 

[Kioku]

who in the fuck would pay that for OLD shit? o wait (looks over shoulder at the nintendo fanboys)

You joke, but I’d buy retro Nintendo consoles if they decided to start production on em again, or give us a modern one that plays original carts..

 

[SylverReZ]

I thought they were dabbling into cryptocurrency of all things. Is this sponsored by SouljaGame?

 

[AkikoKumagara]

I think it's kinda cool. Wish more first-party consoles that play original cartridge/disc games would be released. The retro market is a mess.

 

[ChibiMofo]

Is this a joke? Who asked for this!?

Anyone over 45. Do you believe the PS3 was the first ever console or something?

 

[Veho]

I'll buy one if it comes bundled with E.T.



Nah I'm just kidding, I'm an Atari 800XL kid myself.
I'm waiting to see if this thing ever comes out.

 

[adamsef]

I just don’t know why!!!
Most TVs are smart and can add blue tooth controllers

Why not just release Atari app with these crap games

If it was Atari lynx I would deffo purchase

 

[James_]

"b-but why is this so expensive???"

Although $129 is a bit steep, it's also fair considering the price of original systems.

I can go on eBay right now and search up 'Atari 2600' and find OG consoles on sale that go from $50 up to $200 and beyond. And with some of those you probably don't know if they even work.