It’s been almost 40 years since the Atari 7800 clashed with the NES, but the company just announced that the retro console is back. By that, I mean we’re getting a shiny recreation that retains physical cartridge compatibility while offering up HDMI output, and they’ve even whipped up a new wireless version of its weirdo controller.
Available to pre-order now for $129.99 / £99.99, the Atari 7800+ is slightly smaller than its 1986 ancestor but leaves enough room for that full-sized cartridge slot. Described as a “faithful recreation” of the historic home console, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was just an old system that’s been kept in really good condition. As a retro collector myself, I can see why that’d be appealing, as while it’s anything but cheap, original hardware can be pricey.
