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Atari & Plaion Announce The Atari 2600+ Retro Console

A new retro games console is on the way as Atari and Plaion have teamed up to reveal The Atari 2600+ Console, due out this November.

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Atari and Plaion have revealed that they will be releasing an all-new retro console on the market for the holidays with The Atari 2600+. This new console will take the classic design that's been faithfully recreated from the 1980 look and will launch with a cartridge that includes ten classic titles in one package. What's more, those of you who happen to still have your old games are in luck, as this is completely backwards compatible with both 2600 and 7800 titles. So unlike other retro consoles that have everything built in, this will still use the cartridge slot and give you the chance to play your old games. The console is up for pre-order right now for $130, with a launch date of November 17th, 2023.

Atari & Plaion Announce The Atari 2600+ Retro Console
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"Launching with 10 of the most recognized games in Atari's history, including Adventure and Missile Command, the Atari 2600+ was made using modern technology to authentically replicate the original four-switch Atari 2600 Video Game System. For those looking to relive the gameplay experiences of the '70s and '80s, the CX40+ Joystick Controller comes included, recreated with the same size and layout as the original Atari 2600 Joystick Controller, for that added touch of nostalgia."

  • BUILDING ON THE LEGACY: The new Atari 2600+ builds on the original machine with modern quality-of-life features such as an included HDMI output, USB power, and support multiple screen resolutions, as well as a faithful replica of the original CX40+ Joystick.
  • GO BACK IN TIME: The cartridge slot is backwards compatible with hundreds of original Atari 2600 and 7800 games. The Atari 2600+ launches with a 10-Games-in-1 Cartridge which includes iconic games such as Adventure, Combat, Dodge 'Em, Haunted House, Maze Craze, Missile Command, Realsports Volleyball, Surround, Video Pinball, and Yars' Revenge.
  • CLASSIC 1980'S AESTHETIC: The Atari 2600+ has been lovingly crafted using modern technology, improving it vastly – from the movement of the joystick to the feel of the metal switches – while retaining authentic features, such as the woodgrain front panel.

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