Atari and Plaion immediately revealed a brand new console created from their partnership: The Atari 7800+ console, a modernized recreation of the 1986 7800 console. The up to date console has HDMI connectivity and comes with a Wi-fi CX78+ Gamepad, and can also be appropriate with Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges. In line with Atari, the 7800+ is now accessible for pre-order with a deliberate launch date in winter 2024.
Along with the aforementioned CX78+ controller, Atari and Plaion have additionally introduced the CX40+ Wi-fi Joystick. The previous is a recreation of the 7800’s unique controller, whereas the latter is a recreation of the CX40 joystick. Each connect with the 7800+ and 2600+ wirelessly and are appropriate with unique 7800 and 2600 {hardware} by way of an included adapter. They’re additionally each PC-compatible.
Along with the controller, every console ships with a replica of Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, a homebrew sequel to the traditional title Crystal Castles, on a specifically designed cartridge. Ten new video games cartridges launch alongside the brand new console, which embrace traditional Atari titles corresponding to Asteroids Deluxe, Berzerk and Frenzy (all programmed by Atari homebrew developer Robert DeCrescenzo). As well as, Atari introduced a number of 2600+ recreation assortment cartridges, together with the Epyx Recreation Assortment and the RealSports Assortment.
Wade Rosen, Atari CEO, mentioned in an announcement, “Expanding the Atari+ platform with new games, new wireless controllers, and the 7800+ console is a perfect follow-up to last year’s successful launch of the Atari 2600+.”
