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Atari has officially revealed the 800XL retro console, a device designed to faithfully recreate the original hardware aesthetic. This new system features a full-size mechanical keyboard and is currently available for pre-order.
The console comes pre-loaded with 25 classic titles, such as Centipede, Missile Command, M.U.L.E., and Battlezone. Users can also utilize a functional cartridge slot compatible with most Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE cartridges, or load software via USB flash drives.
Modern quality-of-life features include the ability to save progress in four slots per game and a 30-second gameplay rewind function. The system supports HDMI output with both PAL and NTSC modes, CRT filters, and various display frames.
The package includes a refined THECXSTICK joystick with eight integrated buttons. Connectivity options consist of four USB-A ports for peripherals and a USB-C cable for power, while the system also supports Atari BASIC programming.
