# Atari Revives Retro with 7800 Plus Console This Winter! 🎮

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**Created:** [August 21, 2024, 9:40am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/atari-revives-retro-with-7800-plus-console-this-winter/289509 "2024-08-21T09:40:22Z")\
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**Summary:**

1. **Console Relaunch**  
Atari is bringing back the 7800 console from 1986 as the 7800 Plus, featuring HDMI connectivity and compatibility with Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges. Pre-orders are open at $129.99, with a launch planned for this winter.

2. **Enhanced Features**  
The 7800 Plus offers options to play games in their original 4:3 aspect ratio or upscale to widescreen. It aims to provide a genuine retro gaming experience with updated tech.

3. **New Controllers**  
Alongside the console, Atari has introduced the CX40 Plus wireless Joystick and CX78 Plus Wireless gamepad, which mimic the originals and work with both the new 7800 Plus and older Atari models. Each controller is priced at $34.99.

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/mNh88eYK9HQ/maxresdefault.jpg "Atari 7800+ Announcement Trailer | Pre-Order Yours Today!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNh88eYK9HQ)

**Read more at:** [Polygon](https://polygon.com)