Atari, in collaboration with Plaion, has developed the Atari 7800+ a modern, faithful replica of the console first released in 1986 – will be launched worldwide on November 29, 2024 and can now be pre-ordered for 119.99 euros.
With the Atari 7800+ comes Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest an action-adventure game in which the protagonist navigates through isometric labyrinths while collecting crystals and avoiding enemies. The new Atari 7800+ was developed using modern technology to authentically recreate the original Atari 7800 console.
The Atari 7800+ comes with a wireless gamepad, the CX 78+, which allows players to have an authentic experience without the constraints of cables.
The most important features are:
- BUILDING ON THE LEGEND: The new Atari 7800+ builds on the original device and offers modern quality features such as HDMI output and USB power supply.
- A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST: The cartridge slot is compatible with hundreds of original Atari 2600 and 7800 games.
- LOOK AND FEEL FROM 1986: The Atari 7800+ has been carefully crafted following the design of the original console, from the brushed metal trim to the distinctive edges, to maintain the futuristic, high-tech look of 1986.
PLAION and Atari also announce two new Solus controllers: the CX40+ Wireless Joystick (RRP: €34.99) and the CX78+ Wireless Gamepad (RRP: €34.99). These new peripherals will be available on the same day as the Atari 7800+November 29, 2024.
Six separate Atari 7800+ Games will also be released on November 29, 2024. These games, which come with new packaging and cartridges, include the following
Asteroids Deluxe – Floating debris from exploding asteroids ricochet off the hull of your spaceship. Meteorites activate the proximity sensors as you hurtle toward certain doom. Blast your way through a massive asteroid field with your photon cannon to save your ship – and your life!
Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest – Bentley Bear’s arch-enemy, Berthilda the Witch, has taken revenge and stolen the Five Crystals of Life, throwing the world into chaos! You must traverse the different realms to retrieve each of the crystals and complete your quest!
Berzerk – Try not to go crazy as you dodge robot fire and escape the robot gang leader, Evil Otto. Your goal: Destroy robots, collect as many points as possible and stay alive as you navigate through a variety of insane BERZERK mazes.
Bounty Bob Strikes Back – Bounty Bob is back and ready for another adventure after his underground exploits in Miner 2049er. Help Bob open up a variety of new caves in the abandoned uranium mine of Nuclear Ned, avoid radioactive waste and mutated organisms, and thwart the plans of the evil Yukon Yohan.
Frenzy – You’re trapped in a bizarre alien labyrinth and must find a way to escape. Standard sentry bots and skeletal killer bots chase you through hundreds of cells as you run for your life! Beware of the grinning Crazy Otto, who can only be stopped temporarily.
SpaceDuel – Your pilots are trapped in the distant sector OPPO-6, which is contaminated by rare crystalline space spores! The geometric spores are beautiful but deadly. Destroy the spores and defend yourself! Like the original Vector Arcade version of the game, this 7800+ version features competitive and team variants.
The new Atari 7800+peripherals and software will be available from November 29, 2024. All products can be pre-ordered now.