Atari has reintroduced the 800XL, a hybrid home computer and gaming console from the early 1980s, rebuilt with modern features like HDMI output and USB ports. The $220 unit ships with 25 pre-loaded games, a cartridge slot, a USB-chargeable joystick, and a mechanical keyboard that supports Atari Basic coding and homebrew software. Plaion Replai, the company behind recent Commodore 64 and Neo Geo remakes, designed the hardware, with preorders open now and shipping set for April 23, 2027.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-08
Retro Games Ltd, working with Atari and Plaion, has opened pre-orders for THE 800XL, a modern remake of the 1983 Atari 8-bit home computer. The unit includes a mechanical keyboard, built-in Atari BASIC, a cartridge slot, 25 built-in games plus two unlockable titles, save states, USB ports and HDMI output, bundled with a CX40-style joystick. Pre-orders cost $219, with shipping not expected until April 23, 2027.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-08
Atari is launching a new version of its 8-bit home computer, the 800XL, after 43 years. The device, developed in partnership with Plaion, features updated ports such as HDMI and USB-A, along with a modernized joystick, while maintaining the original mechanical keyboard and compatibility with classic cartridges and software. Preorders are open at $219.99, with shipments expected to begin in April 2027.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
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