Other Atari is Bringing Back the Classic 2600 Console

[Demon_Skeith]

The official Atari Twitter page shared a short teaser for a new product titled the Atari 2600+, with the caption beginning with, "An Icon Returns." This new product, set to release on November 17, is based off the original console, complete with the classic wood-grain finish, and is bundled in with a single CX40+ joystick (two-player mode is compatible, but other controllers must be purchased separately) and a cartridge that contains 10 non-licensed 2600 games. The console will be compatible with every Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridge in existence, thanks to its built-in slot. Another new feature is the inclusion of HDMI output.

 

[Artisan Vistra]

Great. I'd love to play games of varying quality, one-dimensional gameplay, and 8-bit buzzing that have already been ported to other systems like the Switch.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

I wish the mini NES and SNES were like this, a ton of games plus able to use old games if you still had them.

 

[Artisan Vistra]

I wish the mini NES and SNES were like this, a ton of games plus able to use old games if you still had them.

You're better off getting a Retron at that point.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

You're better off getting a Retron at that point.

Don't those have issues?

 

[Artisan Vistra]

Don't those have issues?

I'm not sure atm.