The Atari 2600 Is Back, Backward Compatible, And It’s Got Wood

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The Atari 2600–the console that shook the world in the late 70s and early 80s–is back, courtesy of a hardware partnership with PLAION.

The Atari 2600+ also builds on the original machine with features including a HDMI output, USB power, plus multiple screen resolutions. If you want to go even deeper into the Atari 2600 rebirth, PLAION has recreated the twisty CX-30 Paddle Controller, which you can get for $24.99 , or ith its own 4-in-1 multi-game cartridge–titles as yet unannounced–for $39.99 .

Ben Jones, commercial director of retro at PLAION, “We’re excited to be working with Atari to bring back the Atari 2600 and help meet the growing consumer demand for retro hardware. “For gamers who remember the thrill of playing arcade games at home for the very first time, the Atari 2600+ will take you right back,” he said. “For everyone else, the offer is one of timeless fun and the chance to experience a golden age of video games in a way that could only come from Atari.”

 

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