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The 800XL Atari computer revival is due in April 2027 with 25 games
Retro Games Ltd.
and Atari are preparing a full-size remake of the Atari 800, an 8-bit home computer first released in 1983.
Called The 800XL, it is designed to look like the original and includes a mechanical keyboard and a working cartridge slot.
It adds HDMI for modern TVs, USB ports for controllers and storage, and USB-C power.
The system comes with 25 games, including Asteroids, Centipede and Boulder Dash, plus two extra games that users can unlock.
Users can also load their own software, including programs made for several Atari computers and the Atari 5200 console.
The remake is due to go on sale on 23 April 2027, and preorders are available for just under 220 euros.
Retro Games has not yet said what technical hardware the new system uses.
Retro Games Ltd. and Atari are preparing a full-size revival of the Atari 800, called The 800XL, for release on 23 April 2027.
The computer is set to include 25 games, with two more available as hidden extras.
It has a mechanical keyboard, a working cartridge slot and HDMI output for modern televisions.
Users will be able to load their own software through USB and run programs made for several Atari computers and the Atari 5200.
Pre-orders are available for just under €220, according to Heise.
- Who
- Retro Games Ltd. and Atari are producing the revival, with Plaion Replai also involved.
- What
- The 800XL is a full-size revival of the Atari 800 home computer, bundled with 25 games.
- When
- It is due to be released on 23 April 2027.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
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Retro Games Ltd. released a mini version of the Atari 400.
Heise reported the revival and said pre-orders were available.
The 800XL is scheduled for release.
- Release date
- 23 April 2027
- Included games
- 25
- Hidden games
- Castle Crisis and Super Breakout
- Pre-order price
- Just under €220
- Connectivity
- Four USB-A ports, USB-C power and HDMI output
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