The included games are often simple but certainly have that one more go feel to them.
Its compatibility with both 7800 and 2600 games and controllers is a nice bonus, too.
Unfortunately, everything else about the console stinks.
Overall then, the Atari 7800+ is only really recommendable to serious Atari enthusiasts.
For some, thatll be great news.
These come with authentic cardboard packaging, adding to the overall value somewhat.
Atari cites this omission as a means to cut down on e-waste, which is fair enough.
The console itself has little in the way of buttons or ports.
Thats largely because youll be relying on the pack-in CX78+ wireless controller for gameplay.
In a word, this thing is awful.
But theres really not much else to say about the CX78+.
Its good that theres one in the box, but it had me begging for third-party controller support.
One last gripe I have is with the cartridge slot.
Cartridges never quite feel like theyre securely in place here.
Look, Im old, but Atari was still before my time.
Cut me some slack.
The pack-in game,Bentley Bears Crystal Quest,is excellent.
This is anAdventure Island-esque side-scrolling platformer with simple yet charming visuals and surprisingly moreish gameplay.
Youll run from left to right, dispatching enemies with a reliable projectile attack.
Its good simple fun and has a decent level of challenge to it.
I was also a huge fan ofNinja Golf,which is exactly what it sounds like.
It again plays very well if you might get used to the CX78+ controller.
Should I buy the Atari 7800+?
This can add up to a pretty hefty investment overall.
Instead, youll be relying on Ataris own controller, and it isnt particularly good.
Also consider…
If you prize aesthetics, this console is more attractive than its successor.
Though I did see to it to test games back and forth between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.
