History of video games/Platforms/Atari 2600+
History edit
The system was developed through a partnership of PLAION and Atari.[1]
With Pre-orders being open by August 2023, the initial cost of the console was listed at $129.99 launch date of the console was set for November 17, 2023.[2][1]
Technology edit
Compute edit
The system is powered by an ARM based Rockchip 3128 system on a chip.[3][4] The system has 256 megabytes of DDR3 system RAM.[3][4]
The system was equipped with 256 megabytes of onboard eMMC storage.[3][4]
Software edit
The system used emulation for compatibility with the Atari 2600.[3]
Games edit
The system was said to support most Atari 2600 games.[5][4]
References edit
- ↑ a b Bankhurst, Adam (22 August 2023). "The Atari 2600+ Is a 'Modern Day Faithful Recreation' of the Classic Console" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/the-atari-2600-is-a-modern-day-faithful-recreation-of-the-classic-console.
- ↑ Davis, Wes (22 August 2023). "A new Atari 2600 will play your old cartridges". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23841336/atari-2600-plus-compatible-with-7800-cartridges.
- ↑ a b c d Cunningham, Andrew (22 August 2023). "Atari launches replica 2600 console to go with all its replica 2600 cartridges" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/atari-launches-replica-2600-console-to-go-with-all-its-replica-2600-cartridges/.
- ↑ a b c d Knight, Shawn (22 August 2023). "Atari's 2600+ is a rebooted version of the original console that can play 2600 and 7800 carts". TechSpot. https://www.techspot.com/news/99879-atari-2600-rebooted-version-original-can-play-2600.html.
- ↑ McAleer, Brendan (2 September 2023). "New Atari 2600 Plus Gaming Console Will Support 'Pole Position'". Car and Driver. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44940583/atari-2600-plus-pole-position-racing-video-game/.