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Official Atari 7800+ Console & Wireless Controller - HDMI Output
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Official Atari 7800+ Console & Wireless Controller - HDMI Output

Bottom line: The Deep Silver Official Atari 7800+ Console & Wireless Controller: Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges natively; main trade-off: no wall plug included; supply your own 1A USB adapter.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges natively
  • ✓ HDMI output connects to any modern TV
  • ✓ Includes untethered wireless CX78+ gamepad
  • ✓ Ships with new Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest cartridge

Cons

  • ✗ No wall plug included; supply your own 1A USB adapter
  • ✗ Two-button gamepad limits modern game options
  • ✗ Premium price versus other plug-and-play retro consoles
  • ✗ Cartridge lineup still small next to the 2600 back catalog

Manufacturer description

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 supports both 2600 and 7800 game cartridges and comes with the new Wireless CX78+ Gamepad, an untethered recreation of the radical controller Atari released with the 7800 in Europe in the ‘80s. Use its two-button gaming power to journey through Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, the brand-new cartridge sequel to…

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SpecPicks scored Deep Silver Official Atari 7800+ Console & Wireless Controller using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Deep Silver's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • TIMELESS ‘80s DESIGN. The 7800 console takes its place among other ‘80s design icons like shoulder pads, crop tops, and aviator sunglasses.
  • ATARI+ PLATFORM. Atari+ Platform games and accessories are backward and forward compatible. Consoles, accessories, and games work together and are also compatible with most original accessories and cartridges.
  • ARE YOU POWER-READY? Includes a USB-C power cable but does not come with a wall charging plug for your outlet. You’ll need to pick up a 1A USB power adapter if you don’t have an extra one at home.
  • Includes Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest Cartridge - In this brand-new sequel to Crystal Castles, you’ll find power-ups, hidden paths, a challenging variety of enemies…and one adorable bear. Everything a platforming fan could possibly want.
  • 2 Systems in 1 - Plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. HDMI-Ready - Connect to any screen via HDMI so you can enjoy every last pixel.

Full Specifications

BrandDeep Silver
ColorBlack
PlatformAtari 7800
Model NameAtari 7800+
Resolution1080p
ConnectivityWireless, USB-C
Input DeviceGamepad, Joystick
Model Number7800
Connection TypeWireless
Connectivity TechnologyHDMI
Manufacturer Part Number7800
Wireless Communication TechnologyWireless

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