Atari has simply introduced a renewed model of its 7800 house console from 1986. Polygon: Dubbed the 7800 Plus, the brand new console will launch later this winter however is already out there to pre-order from Atari for $129.99. The 7800 Plus is a scaled-down model of the unique {hardware} geared up with an HDMI connection and has the power to play first and third-party cartridges for the Atari 2600 and 7800. Moreover, you will have the choice to play your video games of their authentic 4:3 facet ration, or upscale them to widescreen format. Whereas emulators and different choices for enjoying retro Atari video games exist, enjoying the video games on their authentic {hardware} stays the definitive technique to expertise many of those traditional titles.
Together with its new console, Atari additionally introduced a pair of latest wi-fi controllers. The CX40 Plus wi-fi Joystick and CX78 Plus Wi-fi gamepad are loving recreations of the unique {hardware} as they shipped with the Atari 2600 and 7800. Each of the brand new controllers are appropriate with both the Atari 2600 Plus (launched final 12 months) or the brand new 7800 Plus consoles however will also be hooked as much as your PC by utilizing the included USB-C adapter — they’re even appropriate with an authentic 2600 or 7800 in case you have one mendacity round. Each peripherals can be found from Atari now and value $34.99.
