ATARI 2600+

If, as we did here at The Coolector, you grew up in the 80s and 90s, chances are your first introduction to the world of gaming would have been on an Atari and, if you long for those days when gaming was a simple and engaging affair – the new ATARI 2600+ might just be the thing for you this fall.

Pleasingly priced at just $129.99, the ATARI 2600+ allows you to enjoy your favourite Atari 2600 and 7800 games on one system unified system and you’ll be enjoying the golden era of gaming in no time. Not only does the Atari 2600+ pull double cartridge duty, it also boasts HDMI and widescreen mode for easy connectivity to more modern televisions.

The new ATARI 2600+ comes with a retro-tastic CX40+ Joystick which has been lovingly recreated to the same specifications as the original so it’s perfect for the nostalgic gamers amongst us. It also comes with a 10-in-1 game cartridge chock full of some of Atari’s most famous titles including Adventure®, Combat®, Dodge ‘Em™, Haunted House®, Maze Craze™, Missile Command®, RealSports® Volleyball, Surround™, Video Pinball™, Yars’ Revenge®.

The Atari 2600+ plays both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges and is cleverly designed to look like the iconic 4-switch Atari 2600 model released in 1980. The Atari VCS is a contemporary console whose capabilities extend beyond just gaming. It boasts a Chrome browser, streaming services, productivity apps, and the ability to boot into a PC operating system of your choice, like Windows or Linux. Build your home gaming centre with both consoles to enjoy the full range of Atari offerings. Win, win.

Leo Davie