Amazon Lightning Deal Drops Atari 7800+ Retro Console To Best Price Yet

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Lightning Deal Drops Atari 7800+ Retro Console To Best Price Yet

The recently released

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at

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. The cartridge-based retro console was previously on ***** for $105 in mid-January, so this is the second (and best) deal since its November launch. As of February 5 at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 ET, just over 50% of units were claimed. Once the meter hits 100%, the price is expected to climb back to $130.

In addition to Atari 7800 games, the new console plays 2600 cartridges. The discounted bundle comes with a

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and a copy of the modern platformer Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest.

A

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is sold separately for $35, and you can

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. Atari also released a modern

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that plays the same cartridges in 2023, but that console is full price ($130) right now.

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Atari built the 7800+ as a modernized and compact version of the iconic retro console. It connects to your TV via HDMI, plays Atari 7800 and 2600 cartridges, and works with original and third-party Atari cartridges. The included controller charges via USB-C.

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is a sequel to Crystal Castles–making it a nice first game to add to your library.

The

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isn’t the only new addition to the Atari catalog, as the company released two new controllers and numerous game cartridges alongside the console.

The

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is included with the Atari 7800+ and is a recreation of the popular two-button controller from the original platform. You can buy extra CX78+ gamepads for $35 each.

The CX40+, meanwhile, is Atari’s joystick controller. It originally released in 2023 with the 2600+, but Atari added a wireless model to the lineup alongside the 7800+. You can purchase the

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for $35 at

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The controllers work on the Atari 7800+ and 2600+ as well as PC when using a USB-C adapter. If you happen to own the original Atari 7800 or 2600, they’ll work on those, too.

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also has

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. Each cart costs $30 and is compatible with the Atari 7800+ and 2600+ as well as original hardware.

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You’ll also find

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available for $97 (was $120)–though this console is built for emulation whereas the Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ are built to play cartridges.

Still, it’s a cool option if you’re looking for a different way to play your favorite classic titles. The 400 Mini released in 2024. Check out our Atari 400 Mini story for more details.

Another emulation-based Atari console is available for a discount, too. Manufactured by My Arcade, the

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comes with two joysticks and over 200 preloaded games. It launched for $100 in 2023, but you can get one for $62.30 at

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. The build quality isn’t as good as The 400 Mini, 2600+, or 7800+, but it’s worth considering at this price.

And although it never caught on like Atari hoped, the

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(original MSRP was $400). The VCS is a Linux-based miniature PC that plays retro Atari games as well as PC games (mostly indies). This bundle includes a wireless modernized controller, a wireless arcade stick, and 100 built-in games. The VCS has some pretty cool features, including support for cloud gaming and other operating systems. You can install Windows on it, add an SSD to the open M.2 slot (it has 32GB of flash storage), and upgrade the RAM from 8GB up to 32GB.

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