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# Plays Atari 2600 & 7800 games HDMI for modern TV compatibility Authentic CX40+ joystick replica Atari 2600 Plus (Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk)

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**Price:** ¥33556
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## Summary

> 🕹️ Relive the golden age of gaming—because true classics never go out of style!

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- **How much does it cost?** ¥33556 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Dual-era gaming:** Supports both Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges for expanded classic gameplay.
- • **Retro meets modern:** Classic 4-switch design with sleek 80% original size for authentic nostalgia.
- • **All-in-one classics:** Includes a 10-in-1 cartridge packed with iconic Atari titles to jumpstart your collection.
- • **Plug & Play simplicity:** Seamlessly connects to any modern TV via HDMI—no adapters needed.
- • **True-to-original controls:** Recreated CX40+ joystick offers the tactile feel of vintage gaming with modern build quality.

## Overview

The Atari 2600 Plus is a modern revival of the iconic 1980 console, featuring authentic design and controls, HDMI output for easy connection to contemporary TVs, and compatibility with both original and new Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. It includes a 10-in-1 classic game cartridge and a faithful replica of the original CX40 joystick, delivering a genuine retro gaming experience with modern convenience.

## Description

The Atari 2600+ is designed to look and feel like the 4-switch Atari 2600, which launched in 1980. This modern version also plays Atari 7800 games, has a wide screen mode, easily connects to a modern TV, and includes a 10-in-1 game cartridge of classic Atari titles. The included CX40+ Joystick Controller has been recreated with the same size and layout as the original 2600 Joystick Controller, so you can relive the gameplay experiences from the beginning of home console video gaming. Games Included: • Combat® • Dodge 'Em™ • Haunted House® • Maze Craze™ • Missile Command® • Realsports® Volleyball • Surround™ • Video Pinball™ • Yars' Revenge®

Review: A miniaturized classic with modern features... definitely for the Atari/Retro Fans - Whilst the original Atari 2600 was slightly before my time, I’ve always been curious of the earliest home games that were released during late 70s and the 80s.. So I tried the Atari Flashback series and the fantastic Atari 50 collection (available on Switch, PS5 and Xbox). Whilst the flashback series are decent 'mini' consoles, their devices were not true to the original hardware in many regards, and none had the ability to accept original cartridges. That’s why I was so excited to hear that Atari, as it is in its current form, was to release the Atari 2600 plus, a console that is as close to an original Atari machine as you can get without buying an original and all that entails. The machine itself is 80 percent the size of the original device and comes as the four switched version. The build seems pretty good and the switches seem high quality. There is a HDMI port for connection to TV (I really appreciate this, since it makes it so easy to hook up to modern TVs and the HDMI cable is provided in the box). Power is provided via a USB C port, and a cable (USB A to USB C) is provided in the box too, though note that you need to provide your own USB power adapter. Also in the box is a single joystick (CX-40) that connects via an original DB9 connector (and as far as I know, original accessories from the original are compatible). The joystick seems really good, if a bit stiff... but I don't think these joysticks were ever the most comfortable input devices. Expect sore hands after a few hours of gaming. A 10 in 1 game cartridge is provided in the box and contains a few Atari classics. Choosing each game is a matter of setting the DIP switches on the back of the cart as per the instruction on the cart label. Of these games, I felt Missile command was currently my favourite. It is a pity they don't have pitfall, asteroids, space invaders or the infamous ET on this cart. Same as the original consoles, there is a cartridge port on top that you insert the cartridge into (either the new carts released by Atari, or original carts). Once the cartridge is inserted and the unit switched on you’re presented with an Atari boot screen and after 10 or 15 seconds your game is booted up and ready to play. A nice touch is the lit up Atari logo on the front of the device! As far as I can tell, without owning original hardware… the games run as original console and play as expected. I think some reviews online have suggested some slight input lag (I believe with the paddles), but I haven't had any issues with the paddles myself. My own opinion is that there is a very, very slight amount of latency, without doing any complicated latency tests, but nothing to stop you enjoying and playing the games. Input with the joystick is perfect. According to the Atari website this console uses emulation to play games. I guess this system dumps the ROM from the games cartridge onto the internal memory for the emulation software to run it, hence the slight delay at boot up. Since this is emulation and not original hardware, there may be some games that don’t run and Atari have posted a games compatibility list on their website. Whilst the build quality and function are superb, I must warn that many of the games from the 70s and 80s have not aged well. If you know what you’re getting into and are an Atari fan, I think you will love it. Otherwise, I think many will play with this an hour or two and put it away. This really is a system for people who already have a collection of Atari games cartridges, or for those who are very much into early Atari or passionate retro collectors. Further Updates: I’ve also purchased the paddles now and my first impressions are excellent. You get two paddles in the pack and a 4 game cartridge. The paddles are of very high quality and the mechanism is really nice and smooth and with just the right amount of resistance for precision during games. The single button also gives good feedback too. The games are pretty good, especially breakout, canyon bomber and video Olympics. Night driver is ok… it’s got interesting graphics but I found it hard to control. All in all the paddles are a great deal considering what you get in the box. In addition, I bought an extra Joystick and the Mr Run and Jump game. The separate joystick is as per the Joystick included with the 2600 plus console. As such is also stiff, and from what I know, this is how it was at the time of the original 2600. The fire button is nice, with good feedback. I have to say, I think I like the looser joysticks that came with the Flashback series of mini consoles...they feel a bit more comfortable to use for long gaming sessions. But still, this joystick has fantastic build quality and it does the job well. The new Mr Run and Jump game looks superb considering its simplicity. I will update this review once I have time to give it a play through.
Review: Fantastic piece of hardware but you have to clean your cartridges first! - If you have a stack of old 2600 and 7800 cartridges lying around and your original hardware has bitten the dust, this is an essential piece of kit. The tactile experience of putting the carts in really adds to the nostalgia, and the joysticks are a glorious replica of those un-ergonomic chunks of hard plastic Atari gave us back in the 70's. It's only really going to appeal to the generation wanting to relive their game playing youth or videogame archaeologists, but it's target audience will love it. IMPORTANT: There are a lot of customer reviews here that complain that their 2600+ won't load all their games. Over the years the cartridge contacts often build up a layer of dirt. Arm yourself with a box of cotton buds and some Isopropyl/lighter fluid (there are plenty of video guides are out there) and they'll clean up really nicely. I got plenty of games to load that originally refused to. Obviously there are some games that will fail after after a few decades, but I only found 2 out of around 180 that just wouldn't work after repeatedly cleaning. There are some issues with PAL games when using the firmware that comes out of the box (displaying incorrect colours or having sprites missing), but the beta update is available through the Atari age forums which fixes them. This should be officially available once it's gone through some more testing. The developers are also available on the forum to answer queries or talk about future features. Atari are currently re-releasing some classic 2600 & 7800 carts along with some new ones. This is definitely a product that Atari hasn't pushed out on the shelves and forgotten about.

## Features

- Designed to look and feel like the 4-switch Atari 2600
- This modern version also plays Atari 7800 games, has a wide screen mode, easily connects to a modern TV
- Includes a 10-in-1 game cartridge of classic Atari titles
- The included CX40+ Joystick Controller has been recreated with the same size and layout as the original 2600 Joystick Controller
- Can be used with orginal Atari carts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0CG9SVRJY |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,127 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 5 in Atari 2600 Consoles, Games & Accessories |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (540) |
| Item model number  | 1115826 |
| Language  | French |
| Product Dimensions  | 10 x 5 x 1.27 cm; 1.46 kg |
| Release date  | 17 Nov. 2023 |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A miniaturized classic with modern features... definitely for the Atari/Retro Fans
*by S***N on 18 November 2023*

Whilst the original Atari 2600 was slightly before my time, I’ve always been curious of the earliest home games that were released during late 70s and the 80s.. So I tried the Atari Flashback series and the fantastic Atari 50 collection (available on Switch, PS5 and Xbox). Whilst the flashback series are decent 'mini' consoles, their devices were not true to the original hardware in many regards, and none had the ability to accept original cartridges. That’s why I was so excited to hear that Atari, as it is in its current form, was to release the Atari 2600 plus, a console that is as close to an original Atari machine as you can get without buying an original and all that entails. The machine itself is 80 percent the size of the original device and comes as the four switched version. The build seems pretty good and the switches seem high quality. There is a HDMI port for connection to TV (I really appreciate this, since it makes it so easy to hook up to modern TVs and the HDMI cable is provided in the box). Power is provided via a USB C port, and a cable (USB A to USB C) is provided in the box too, though note that you need to provide your own USB power adapter. Also in the box is a single joystick (CX-40) that connects via an original DB9 connector (and as far as I know, original accessories from the original are compatible). The joystick seems really good, if a bit stiff... but I don't think these joysticks were ever the most comfortable input devices. Expect sore hands after a few hours of gaming. A 10 in 1 game cartridge is provided in the box and contains a few Atari classics. Choosing each game is a matter of setting the DIP switches on the back of the cart as per the instruction on the cart label. Of these games, I felt Missile command was currently my favourite. It is a pity they don't have pitfall, asteroids, space invaders or the infamous ET on this cart. Same as the original consoles, there is a cartridge port on top that you insert the cartridge into (either the new carts released by Atari, or original carts). Once the cartridge is inserted and the unit switched on you’re presented with an Atari boot screen and after 10 or 15 seconds your game is booted up and ready to play. A nice touch is the lit up Atari logo on the front of the device! As far as I can tell, without owning original hardware… the games run as original console and play as expected. I think some reviews online have suggested some slight input lag (I believe with the paddles), but I haven't had any issues with the paddles myself. My own opinion is that there is a very, very slight amount of latency, without doing any complicated latency tests, but nothing to stop you enjoying and playing the games. Input with the joystick is perfect. According to the Atari website this console uses emulation to play games. I guess this system dumps the ROM from the games cartridge onto the internal memory for the emulation software to run it, hence the slight delay at boot up. Since this is emulation and not original hardware, there may be some games that don’t run and Atari have posted a games compatibility list on their website. Whilst the build quality and function are superb, I must warn that many of the games from the 70s and 80s have not aged well. If you know what you’re getting into and are an Atari fan, I think you will love it. Otherwise, I think many will play with this an hour or two and put it away. This really is a system for people who already have a collection of Atari games cartridges, or for those who are very much into early Atari or passionate retro collectors. Further Updates: I’ve also purchased the paddles now and my first impressions are excellent. You get two paddles in the pack and a 4 game cartridge. The paddles are of very high quality and the mechanism is really nice and smooth and with just the right amount of resistance for precision during games. The single button also gives good feedback too. The games are pretty good, especially breakout, canyon bomber and video Olympics. Night driver is ok… it’s got interesting graphics but I found it hard to control. All in all the paddles are a great deal considering what you get in the box. In addition, I bought an extra Joystick and the Mr Run and Jump game. The separate joystick is as per the Joystick included with the 2600 plus console. As such is also stiff, and from what I know, this is how it was at the time of the original 2600. The fire button is nice, with good feedback. I have to say, I think I like the looser joysticks that came with the Flashback series of mini consoles...they feel a bit more comfortable to use for long gaming sessions. But still, this joystick has fantastic build quality and it does the job well. The new Mr Run and Jump game looks superb considering its simplicity. I will update this review once I have time to give it a play through.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic piece of hardware but you have to clean your cartridges first!
*by B***Y on 1 February 2024*

If you have a stack of old 2600 and 7800 cartridges lying around and your original hardware has bitten the dust, this is an essential piece of kit. The tactile experience of putting the carts in really adds to the nostalgia, and the joysticks are a glorious replica of those un-ergonomic chunks of hard plastic Atari gave us back in the 70's. It's only really going to appeal to the generation wanting to relive their game playing youth or videogame archaeologists, but it's target audience will love it. IMPORTANT: There are a lot of customer reviews here that complain that their 2600+ won't load all their games. Over the years the cartridge contacts often build up a layer of dirt. Arm yourself with a box of cotton buds and some Isopropyl/lighter fluid (there are plenty of video guides are out there) and they'll clean up really nicely. I got plenty of games to load that originally refused to. Obviously there are some games that will fail after after a few decades, but I only found 2 out of around 180 that just wouldn't work after repeatedly cleaning. There are some issues with PAL games when using the firmware that comes out of the box (displaying incorrect colours or having sprites missing), but the beta update is available through the Atari age forums which fixes them. This should be officially available once it's gone through some more testing. The developers are also available on the forum to answer queries or talk about future features. Atari are currently re-releasing some classic 2600 & 7800 carts along with some new ones. This is definitely a product that Atari hasn't pushed out on the shelves and forgotten about.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product. A massive library of Classic retro games, which PLAY great.
*by M***H on 6 August 2025*

A great product. I added the purchase of a pair of the paddle controllers, which work great, too. Real cartridge games for the system can still be very expensive 😕, but keep searching, car boots, second hand stores, etc, sometimes a bargain will be found, especially after the application of some 'contact cleaner,' on the edge connector of the cartridge, then the games will work again.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Atari 2600 Plus (Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk)
- Atari 4 in 1 Game Cartridge Plus Paddle Pack (Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk)
- Atari CX40 Plus Joystick (Exclusive to Amazon.co.uk)

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