Get Your Pixel Fix Like It’s 1986: Atari and PLAION Announce the Atari 7800+ Game Console
Atari and PLAION have announced the Atari 7800+, a modern recreation of the 1986 console, set for global release in winter 2024. Priced at $129.99, the compact console features HDMI connectivity and is compatible with both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. It comes with a CX78+ Wireless Gamepad and a new game, Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest.
Alongside the console, Atari is introducing two new wireless controllers: the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad and the CX40+ Wireless Joystick, both priced at $34.99. These controllers are compatible with the new 7800+, 2600+, and original hardware.
The release includes ten new game cartridges, featuring official Atari releases of popular homebrew games and multi-game collections. Each cartridge is priced at $29.99 and includes a color-printed user manual.
Atari e PLAION hanno annunciato l'Atari 7800+, una ricreazione moderna della console del 1986, prevista per il rilascio globale nell'inverno del 2024. Con un prezzo di $129.99, la console compatta dispone di connettività HDMI ed è compatibile con le cartucce di gioco Atari 2600 e 7800. Viene fornita con un CX78+ Wireless Gamepad e un nuovo gioco, Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest.
Insieme alla console, Atari introduce due nuovi controller wireless: il CX78+ Wireless Gamepad e il CX40+ Wireless Joystick, entrambi a un prezzo di $34.99. Questi controller sono compatibili con il nuovo 7800+, 2600+ e l'hardware originale.
Il lancio include dieci nuove cartucce di gioco, con rilasci ufficiali di giochi homebrew popolari e collezioni di più giochi. Ogni cartuccia è venduta al prezzo di $29.99 e include un manuale utente a colori stampato.
Atari y PLAION han anunciado la Atari 7800+, una recreación moderna de la consola de 1986, que saldrá a la venta a nivel mundial en invierno de 2024. Con un precio de $129.99, la consola compacta cuenta con conectividad HDMI y es compatible con los cartuchos de juegos de Atari 2600 y 7800. Incluye un CX78+ Wireless Gamepad y un nuevo juego, Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest.
Junto con la consola, Atari presenta dos nuevos controladores inalámbricos: el CX78+ Wireless Gamepad y el CX40+ Wireless Joystick, ambos a un precio de $34.99. Estos controladores son compatibles con el nuevo 7800+, 2600+ y el hardware original.
El lanzamiento incluye diez nuevas cartuchos de juego, que presentan lanzamientos oficiales de juegos populares de homebrew y colecciones de múltiples juegos. Cada cartucho tiene un precio de $29.99 e incluye un manual de usuario impreso en color.
Atari와 PLAION은 1986년 콘솔의 현대적 재현인 Atari 7800+를 발표했으며, 2024년 겨울에 전 세계 출시를 예정하고 있습니다. 가격은 $129.99이며, 이 컴팩트한 콘솔은 HDMI 연결을 지원하고 Atari 2600 및 7800 게임 카트리지와 호환됩니다. 또한 CX78+ 무선 게임패드와 새로운 게임인 Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest가 포함되어 있습니다.
콘솔과 함께 Atari는 두 개의 새로운 무선 컨트롤러를 소개합니다: CX78+ 무선 게임패드와 CX40+ 무선 조이스틱, 두 개 모두 가격은 $34.99입니다. 이 컨트롤러는 새로운 7800+, 2600+ 및 원래 하드웨어와 호환됩니다.
출시에는 열 개의 새로운 게임 카트리지가 포함되며, 인기 있는 홈브류 게임의 공식 Atari 릴리스와 다중 게임 컬렉션을 포함하고 있습니다. 각 카트리지는 $29.99에 판매되며, 컬러로 인쇄된 사용자 매뉴얼이 포함되어 있습니다.
Atari et PLAION ont annoncé la Atari 7800+, une recréation moderne de la console de 1986, prévue pour une sortie mondiale à l'hiver 2024. Proposée au prix de $129.99, la console compacte dispose d'une connectivité HDMI et est compatible avec les cartouches de jeux Atari 2600 et 7800. Elle est fournie avec une CX78+ Manette Sans Fil et un nouveau jeu, Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest.
En parallèle de la console, Atari présente deux nouvelles manettes sans fil : la CX78+ Manette Sans Fil et le CX40+ Joystick Sans Fil, toutes deux au prix de 34,99 $. Ces manettes sont compatibles avec la nouvelle 7800+, la 2600+ et le matériel original.
Le lancement comprend dix nouvelles cartouches de jeu, avec des sorties officielles des jeux homebrew populaires et des collections multi-jeux. Chaque cartouche est au prix de $29.99 et comprend un manuel utilisateur imprimé en couleur.
Atari und PLAION haben die Atari 7800+ angekündigt, eine moderne Neuauflage der Konsole von 1986, die für den weltweiten Verkauf im Winter 2024 geplant ist. Zu einem Preis von $129.99 verfügt die kompakte Konsole über HDMI-Anschluss und ist mit den Spielkassetten der Atari 2600 und 7800 kompatibel. Sie wird mit einem CX78+ Wireless Gamepad und einem neuen Spiel, Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest, geliefert.
Zusätzlich zur Konsole führt Atari zwei neue drahtlose Controller ein: das CX78+ Wireless Gamepad und den CX40+ Wireless Joystick, beide zum Preis von $34.99. Diese Controller sind kompatibel mit der neuen 7800+, 2600+ und der Originalhardware.
Die Veröffentlichung beinhaltet zehn neue Spielkassetten, die offizielle Atari-Veröffentlichungen beliebter Homebrew-Spiele und Mehrspielersammlungen enthalten. Jede Kassette ist zum Preis von $29.99 erhältlich und beinhaltet ein farbiges, gedrucktes Benutzerhandbuch.
- Launch of Atari 7800+ console expands the Atari+ platform
- New wireless controllers compatible with both new and original hardware
- Release of 10 new game cartridges, including popular homebrew games
- Potential for increased revenue through hardware and game sales
- None.
New console, wireless controllers, and games expand the Atari+ Platform and are backward compatible with the greatest decade ever. Preorders are now open.
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, and PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, are proud to announce the Atari 7800+ – a faithful recreation of the Atari home console originally released in 1986. Scheduled for a global release in winter 2024, the Atari 7800+ is now available for preorder at
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The 7800+ is a scaled-down, compact edition of the console that seamlessly integrates into modern living spaces. Equipped with HDMI connectivity, it effortlessly links to contemporary TVs and devices. Each console ships with the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad and a brand new title, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest — a sequel to the classic Crystal Castles, presented on a specially designed 7800 cartridge.
Console Features:
- Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges
- Near-perfect compatibility with original and third-party Atari games
- Includes the new Wireless CX78+ Gamepad
- Widescreen or 4:3 window size
- USB-C charging cable (power adapter not included)
“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+,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari.
With the announcement of the Atari 7800+, Atari and PLAION are also adding two new wireless controllers to the Atari+ Platform, as described below.
CX78+ Wireless Gamepad
The CX78+ Wireless Gamepad (
CX40+ Wireless Joystick
The CX40+ Wireless Joystick (
Accompanying the release of the new Atari+ hardware are ten new game cartridges, including official Atari releases for popular homebrew games and three multi-game 2600+ cartridges. Every new game includes a color-printed user manual and will be available at mass retail for
New 7800+ Cartridges
- Asteroids Deluxe expands upon the original with new mechanics and intense two-player modes that introduce competition and varied playstyles.
- Bounty Bob Strikes Back is a sequel to the cult classic Miner 2049er. For this port to a 7800+ cartridge, developer Robert DeCrescenzo added 10 additional caves.
- In Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, a popular homebrew sequel to Crystal Castles, you’ll find everything a platforming fan could possibly want…including one adorable bear.
- A brand new version of Berzerk brings the gameplay of the arcade classic to the 7800+. Evil Otto’s ominous grin definitely included!
- Charge your Phase Pistol and enter the fray in Frenzy, an Atari 7800+ version of the arcade sequel to Berzerk!
- Space Duel is the first-ever 7800 port of the original 1982 vector-based arcade game. The unique two-player mode tethers two spaceships together for interdependent action.
Robert DeCrescenzo, a talented member of the Atari homebrew developer community, programmed Asteroids Deluxe, Bounty Bob Strikes Back, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, Space Duel, Frenzy and Berzerk.
New 2600+ Cartridges
- A 2600+ release of Caverns of Mars brings the Atari 8-bit classic to cartridge for the first time. The adaptation by homebrew developer John W. Champeau adds new challenges to the original and an all-important save feature.
- The Epyx Game Collection combines the best EPYX sports games into one cartridge. Up to eight players can compete in multiple events in the Summer Games, Winter Games and the California Games, which introduced Pacific Coast sports including half-pipe, footbag, surfing, roller skating, BMX and flying disc.
- The M Network Collection combines the fast-paced action of Armor Ambush™, Astroblast™, Frogs and Flies™, and Star Strike™ onto a single 2600+ cartridge. These four titles were adaptations of popular Intellivision games created for the Atari 2600 by Mattel Electronics.
- In 1982, Atari responded to competition from the rival Intellivision by releasing a new series of sports games, including RealSports Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis and Boxing. With the new RealSports Collection, they are available for the first time on a single 2600 cartridge, including the never-before-released RealSports Basketball.
For more information about the new hardware and software please visit: https://atari.com/products/atari-7800
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About Atari
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios, the publishing label Infogrames, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Atari has offices in New York and Paris. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.
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About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
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