Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick

I grew up playing my dad's Atari 2600 in the 80s, so to be able to relive that nostalgia that works on modern TVs was something I couldn't pass up. It's one thing to play games on a computer emulator, but there's nothing like the tactile feel of slotting a game cartridge into the console and playing it on the TV!

The packaging was nice and well presented and came with a wired controller and the 10 in 1 game cartridge. The console itself is smaller and much lighter than the original, but not super tiny. Even the metal switches feel the same as the original 2600. Atari did a really great job replicating a slightly smaller, modern version of the original console, the Atari logo even lights up!

I'm also excited that it plays original cartridges for both the 2600 and 7800, I didn't have a 7800 growing up so I'm eager to start acquiring original 7800 game cartridges that I never got to play. I've been building up my 2600 game cartridge collection of all the games I had when I was a kid and getting the games I always wanted to get but never did. It's been a lot of fun playing these original games with my kid and seeing her get hooked on some of them!

I did also get the wireless CX78+ 7800 controller so I could play 7800 games, but it also works just fine with 2600 games, and a bit easier on your thumbs than the CX40+ joystick. A wireless sega controller will need the Mega7800 Adapter by RetroHQ to work with the 2600+, but it works and it's great!

I also updated the firmware for the console, it was a little more involved than I thought it should be, but the instructions on the Atari website were straightforward and it was relatively easy to do, but you will need a computer to do it.

I do have some issues with the dip switches not working that are on the 10 in 1 game cartridge, dip switch 1 and 2 don't seem to work so I can't play 7 out of the 10 games on cartridge. I'm currently working with Atari support to resolve the issue. Thankfully, I've not had any issues with the original game cartridges I have. Atari has a compatibility list of all the games that work, unfortunately Pitfall 2 doesn't work - but maybe one day.

I can't wait to get into some of the homebew carts you can get on AtariAge and some of the new official games coming out on the Atari website. This is a great console to dive back into nostalgia and appreciate the beginning of gaming history!

Great deal from a great brand new product, packaged well and in excellent condition in the original box. Brand new and looked great ,as described and shipping cost was reasonably low & immediately shipped. You won't find a better value for your money anywhere else. This product is top quality & cool looking and will exceed all of your expectations. Don't miss out on this amazing offer! Get yours today before it's too late.

I love my new Atari it plays all my old games I have my original Atari 2600 when it came out and looks and plays brand new and the box looks new but I just enjoy looking at it on display so my new Atari is perfect

The package and delivery were great. Perfect presentation. Smaller but all the inputs and video worked perfectly. No ghosting or static like with the old game switches. I am digging out my old cartridges out. Played DigDug perfectly 10/10. Too bad it couldn't make me younger lol.

Love it! Just like the one I had back in 1979!

Better than I expected

Fantastic!

Absolutely love this machine. Plays all the old cartridges.