Final 12 months, Atari resurrected its traditional Atari 2600 house console with the all-new Atari 2600+, which options modernized touches like HDMI output and USB ports whereas sustaining the unique’s look and performance. The refreshed retro console has been out for lower than a 12 months, however simply acquired its first low cost over at Amazon. You possibly can seize it for simply $115 (was $130).
At first look, the Atari 2600+ appears to be like nearly similar to the unique machine that first launched within the US again in 1977. Every little thing from the wooden panel faceplate and chunky metallic switches to the easy wired joystick and retro font is authentically recreated. However because of built-in HDMI and widescreen help, you possibly can plug the Atari 2600+ into fashionable TVs and displays.
The Atari 2600+ can play authentic Atari 2600 and 7800 video games, and ships with a particular 10-in-1 cartridge that includes a number of the system’s hottest titles, together with:
- Yar’s Revenge
- Missile Command
- Journey
- Fight
- Dodge ‘Em
- Haunted Home
- Maze Craze
- Realsports Volleyball
- Encompass
- Video Pinball
Contemplating how a lot of a ache it’s to play these video games on the unique {hardware} with fashionable TVs, the Atari 2600+ is a welcome various that streamlines the method. Remember to seize it whereas it is on sale at Amazon.