As a preservation enthusiast, its safe to say the Atari 7800+ is my kind of retro console remake.
Does the new 7800+ have what it takes to enter thebest retro consolering?
Well, yes, but it throws the same punches as theAtari 2600+.
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Both are practically the same unit, offering a way to play original and new cartridges using baked-in emulators.
Out is the woodgrain paneling worn by its 70s ancestor and in are black angles and a chrome strip.
Just like the 2600+, the new Atari 7800+ is identical to the original console in almost every way.
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Its smaller, but unlike theAtari 400 mini, it avoids mini plug-and-play status thanks to its cart slot.
Absolutely, and Im not sure why the company keeps dodging what feels like reasonable demands.
That latter option is just for 2600 games, though, which is a bit of a kicker.
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All part of the charm?
Perhaps, although it feeds back into Ataris allergy to software-based features.
If you are itching to play 5200 games specifically, the Atari 400 Mini boasts support.
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Should you buy the Atari 7800+?
I can say with certainty that the Atari 7800+ is a retro console remake for the 80s kids.
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