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After the rather mediocre 2600+ emu console release which in its official form has still a lot of problems, Atari have released yet another mini console called the 7800+:
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They're taking preorders now, price is set to $129.99. Comes with HDMI output, a wireless CX78+ control pad, plays 2600 and 7800 games. Pack-in game is Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest, a great platformer which had been released as a homebrew already but now got re-released as an official product under the new Atariage management.
So, what's the difference between the 2600+ and 7800+? None as far as I can tell, both play 2600 and 7800 carts, supposedly the 7800 part has better compatibility to homebrew and PAL games, whatever that means.
If this is going to be like the 400 Mini with its very own set of glitches and quirks or the 2600+ which has compatibility probs with quite a few original games, most people will probably steer clear.
I wouldn't mind having a 7800 with HDMI but I'm going to wait and see how it turns out, something tells me things won't be much different than with the 2600+.

Atari 7800+ Console & Gamepad
GET YOUR PIXEL FIX LIKE IT'S 1986. The new Atari 7800+ joins the ranks of such timeless design icons as shoulder pads, crop tops, and aviator sunglasses! Inspired by the original ‘80s design, this scaled-down version fits today’s living rooms and connects easily to modern TVs via HDMI. It...
They're taking preorders now, price is set to $129.99. Comes with HDMI output, a wireless CX78+ control pad, plays 2600 and 7800 games. Pack-in game is Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest, a great platformer which had been released as a homebrew already but now got re-released as an official product under the new Atariage management.
So, what's the difference between the 2600+ and 7800+? None as far as I can tell, both play 2600 and 7800 carts, supposedly the 7800 part has better compatibility to homebrew and PAL games, whatever that means.
If this is going to be like the 400 Mini with its very own set of glitches and quirks or the 2600+ which has compatibility probs with quite a few original games, most people will probably steer clear.
I wouldn't mind having a 7800 with HDMI but I'm going to wait and see how it turns out, something tells me things won't be much different than with the 2600+.