Major Atari 2600+ Update Plus New 7800 Products!

The latest 2600+ firmware update(experimental mod)allows games such as Pitfall II to now work. Atari is also offering a new CX78+ Control Pad and 7800 games on their website. atari.com/collections/atari-2...
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The following products(CX78+, Food Fight, Fatal Run, Paddle Controllers, Extension Cable) were provided to me from Plaion for reviewing purposes. The views expressed in this video are own.
Intro 00:00
Major 2600+ Major Update 01:24
Atari 7800 CX78+ Controller Unboxing and Comparison 3:44
Atari 7800 Food Fight Rerelease and Comparison 6:22
Atari 7800 Fatal Run Rerelease and Comparison 8:22
CX30+ paddle unboxing 10:21
Atari 2600/7800 Extension Cable 12:15
Final Thoughts 12:50

[@2Plus2isChicken2013]

I think it’s pretty awesome that Atari is bringing the 2600 back like this. Other console companies should do the same with their products. There is a ton of potential in official re-releases of older systems, conttollers and games.

[@Guitarrobb1969]

Great news about this Atari 2600+ update, John! I was recently talking with Retro Bliss about all the aftermarket 2600 and 7800 games that we have, so this is a real treat that we may be able to enjoy a large number of those games on the 2600+ now! Love your channel and thanks for keeping us all up to date with great retro gaming news and events! ☺️👍👍✨️

[@ctrlaltrees]

OMG more stuff to buy! I do love the 2600+ 😁

[@CubicleNate]

I think you've put me over on getting a 2600+ . I have a non-functional 7800 and a ton of games for it that has just been sitting for decades. Basket brawl just might be my favorite basketball genre game ever.

[@TiffanyRyeMarston]

Dude I just bought mine and I am loving it. plus the fact it plays 7800 games as well is amazing

[@dwightdixon8508]

There’s a disturbance in the force, Atari comeback the right place at the right time

[@kjhoskins]

Awesome stuff. So glad the 2600+ is getting updates and improving all the time. Thanks for the video, John!

[@Evercade_Effect]

This is awesome news! Thanks so much for covering this! I love the direction Atari has taken and giving people more options. If they can just lower the price of the console to $99.99 or make a good bundle for $149.99 for the holidays would be epic!

[@gman2015z]

Was born in 92 so awhile after the Atari era, but I enjoyed playing the Activision classics on PSP. Idk if Xbox has Atari collections on Gamepass yet.

[@dbfalcao]

Very nice!! Its amazing to see that Atari is on the road again!

[@frogczar]

Great summary of the latest products! I was happy to see how the new Paddles look and feel! So excited to get mine. Thanks!

[@islygon]

Thanks for the update! I ordered all of those things when they were announced, so I am looking forward to getting them! Great update!

[@TiffanyRyeMarston]

I just bought my Atari plus and I am having a blast playing Solaris.

[@skywalkerranch]

How about a Pitfall 3? Maybe they could make one.

[@PG-gs5vb]

Ask Activision/Microsoft. Pitfall is not Atari IP. :-(

[@skywalkerranch]

Cheers for the content, John, as it is greatly appreciated.

[@andr3w_496]

I'm only 18, I was not alive to experience the 2600 in the 70s and 80s, but it seems cool!

[@tedadamgreen]

Thanks John!

[@MVLGAMING]

Great to see those updates! And its cool that the community is supporting it with new stuff!

[@johnhancockretro]

It really is!

[@dan_evilrobot]

I already pre-order those products for my Atari 2600+ from Amazon, except "food fight" I already own the original game complete in box as well. hopefully I'll have to update my system so thank you for the update. Awesome video, John.😉👍

[@ballistik_coffee_boy]

hey john, cool update.. yes i preordered the joypad over 6 months ago and no word as of yet on ship date urgh. i have about 10 products still waiting to be shipped, one of them mr run and jump limited edition, which i've been waiting 10 months for. Mr Poeatyle and I did an 'atari support group meeting' episode for that atari show airing on 6/10, we want our products haha ;D

[@douglasvanbeynen6825]

The joypad was announced on Jan 24th (for order this week or next) so not quite 6 months. Now the XP stuff has been absurd!

[@ballistik_coffee_boy]

@@douglasvanbeynen6825 Ok, in 3 weeks it'll be 6 months ;) haha but I hear you, Yes, almost a year for one cart that was supposed to come out within 3 months is absolutely sad

[@BriansManCave]

This is great! I like that the gamepad came out. Waiting on my copy of Zippy in the mail 😁

[@Hey_Its_Thor]

Just ordered Food Fight, CX78, and the paddle box set for mine. But will wait a while to do the update.

[@ChaleX_TiquiciaGamer]

Great to see OEM Atari, is giving love to Atari 2600 (My first console!) with a modern re release in 2024, great review my friend John Hancock, already own a Retron77 but seriously considering to get a 2600 plus, don't need to get one, but I want one of these 🎉😃

[@IntoTheVerticalBlank]

Amazing,. John! This is awesome.

[@johnhancockretro]

Thank you kindly!

[@Lightblue2222]

Those paddles look great. Mine are starting to show their age. Excellent theyve been re produced so well

[@fresnokila3]

Didn't know about the updates, I bought one to play Megamania on it, one of my favs of all time.

[@user-ff6pq1eg8x]

I think they should make a modified Atari 7800 game pad with extra buttons or left and right keys on the top just like we've had modified 2600 joy sticks.

[@aegonthedragon7303]

Heres to hoping the 5200 gets something eventually

[@rustymixer2886]

Too many key buttons deal with

[@k.h.1587]

Not likely, not enough sold, not a big enough fan base. And those controllers...

[@rustymixer2886]

@k.h.1587 it's cuz of like 10 key press for games that's why they focus on 2600 7800 they have no keypads on controllers

[@ryanbrennan3228]

In an interview with Ben Jones of Plaion, the creator of Atari 2600+, on The Retro Hour podcast, episode 410, he spoke favorably about the idea of the possibility of creating an Atari 5200 cartridge adapter in the future for the Atari 2600+. So we may be seeing that eventually.

[@aaronhiggs]

@@ryanbrennan3228that would be amazing.

[@R3troZone]

I pre-ordered Fatal Run, Food Fight, Ninja Golf and the 7800 Gamepad back in January. Still waiting for them.

[@johnhancockretro]

Shipping mid to late June. That was a small delay

[@-RH80-]

Yes!! Extensions finally!!

[@andrewosborne7544]

About time, firmware has been in beta for a long time

[@fensthespook]

Love love love the 2600+ and I'm extremely glad that they are continuing to support it. Is there a 9pin to USB you'd recommend so these controllers can be used on the VCS?

[@Lightblue2222]

Wow a Fatal Run re release. Cool. I might grab that. If MotorPsycho gets a re release itd be a must buy for me.

[@Dan-O-]

Will this update allow for better compatibility on John Champeau games? That’s the one I’m really waiting for.

[@TopDrawer_Art]

Hope the new Atari plays their cards right and avoid an Embracer Group situation. Play it slightly safe, don’t go overblown with buyouts - and if a buyout happens, buy studios/IP strategically (as in they can actually manage and do something with them). Just bought Atari 50 and it’s pretty fun so far.

[@TygonBC]

For any viewers in the UK, I was disappointed when on Atari's site it said "available worldwide" for the 7800 controller, but when I clicked on the item it said shipping within US only, however then discovered Amazon UK are selling them exclusively in the UK for £20.00...not bad! You can also pre-order the games. Wish they would release Dark Chambers, Midnight Mutants and Super Skateboardin' though, those are the big-hitters I'm missing =)

[@johnhancockretro]

Note: some of those mentioned are not owned by Atari and were published by absolute entertainment.

[@show-me-retro]

Will the 7800 gamepad function as a 2 button controller on the Colecovision for 2 button supported games?

[@VEGANVANIA]

Five guys at Sega of Japan are looking at this thinking, "How much more money could we make if we did the same thing... ?"

[@ryanbrennan3228]

Yes, we need new Sega consoles!

[@MegaDudiman]

Big fan! What is the exact day you first recorded yourself stating, “The Immortal John Hancock”?

[@trevormorgan9084]

Hopefully they ship soon. I made a purchase of multiple of these items back in January, and they said expected to ship in May, but nothing yet. Here’s to hoping it’ll come around soon.

[@johnhancockretro]

End of June ;)

[@trevormorgan9084]

Awesome; thank you! 👍

[@kevintappminville195]

Mr. Hancock! Have you tested if the extension worked with the Genesis Controller??? I guess it would, but...

[@net_news]

they must release a wireless version of the controllers!!

[@joebabe302]

How cool would a Jaguar+ be?? 😊 Also thanks John and thx to Atari for resurrecting the paddles!! Finally I can play a solid round of Kaboom and stand half a chance- and without the jitters!! 😊

[@alwhitney68]

I grew up with the Atari and was my first console that I remember most. However, the primitive graphics have not aged well to say the least. There is some nostalgia there for me, but the games look and play so bad. I just can’t get into them again. It’s sad because would love to relive those experiences again, sadly, it was at a primitive time in gaming and aren’t worth reliving. At least for me. thankfully, I do have the NES memories and that is where my nostalgia and gaming continues to this day.

[@rustymixer2886]

After 33 years a non $300 uk cx78 controller

[@danootto6382]

John, Best news and glad to see it from you first. Do you think that RAMPAGE 7800 game will play with the update, big screen? On 2600+

[@johnhancockretro]

Confirmed Rampage now plays

[@danootto6382]

@johnhancockretro now if I have the brains to do the update. Are the official updates ready, or are they still in beta?

[@provisionalhypothesis]

​@@danootto6382still in beta. No reason to wait tho. The stock firmware sucks

[@danootto6382]

@provisionalhypothesis I'd live to see a video done specifically directed at stupid people, like me, to do this right! Baby step by baby step

[@seanshepard2000]

has anyone tried the 7800 version of PETSCII Robots with the new firmware update? Does it work? Very curious if a cart like that will work with the new firmware

[@CP-ih6zq]

I assume you can’t do the space invaders double shot trick since it loads the game. Basically when you turn the 2600 on while holding reset the game will start the game with double shots.

[@boblowes]

I'd really like to get the modern Atari VCS they released a couple of years ago, but for whatever reason, it's only available for purchase in the US and I'm in the UK, so my only option is to search for an eBay listing that will ship across the Atlantic. 😕

[@pierregareau5812]

Do you know if the champ games works now ? Also same question for the Harmony or 7800 gamedrive, does it work now with atari 2600 + Thanks for the video John !

[@terencehill2320]

They need to make an update on when those special edition Run n Jump carts will actually get released? They released the regular editions some time ago but left the original backers hung out to dry and as 1 of them, I did not like that at all. I preordered all the items you shown except the paddles and extension cable but also preordered Ninja Golf. I am hoping they re-release Mean 18 though

[@derekhh007]

Hey!

[@ilj1259]

Hey immortal John, you said interesting that Fatal Run is E for everyone. What did you mean by that?

[@johnhancockretro]

ESRB rating

[@urbanknish]

I'm really hoping all of those Champ Games cartridges end up working on the 2600+. Once they do, I can put my old hardware away for good.

[@CardiacCat]

I need to order those gamepads for my 7800. IDK man...if the 2600+ plays 7800 games, seems like it would have been called 7800+. But I digress. They did put it inside the OG style 2600 case.

[@PowderedVoltage]

They named it 2600+ for marketing purposes. The 7800 wasn't as popular.

[@CardiacCat]

@@PowderedVoltage Yeah, I know. But still.

[@Topesio66]

I knew ..when I was youngster...and sad as Atari sinked and I was weeping about that....that Atari would strike back and save me as I was getting older and older, but inside still a teenager no matter what life became!

[@paulshever5104]

I would love a 5200. With improved controllers.

[@adultmoshifan87]

I hope we one day get rereleases of Atari 2600/7800 games NOT owned by Atari or Activision!

[@Lightblue2222]

Does that 7800 controller work on an original 7800. Id buy it for mine if so.

[@johnhancockretro]

Yes and show that in the video.

[@RamonAVoglMiranda]

Hey John I am a avid fan can you please tell me where you got that fabulous Atari hat?

[@johnhancockretro]

Ebay

[@davidfox8791]

When will they do a jaguar mini

[@provisionalhypothesis]

That would be awesome

[@legendodinson7082]

The extension cable doesn't make much sense to me personally. You still need to use the switches on the console itself for almost every game. I keep the console close to me so I don't have to keep getting up.

[@jayschulz8060]

I want my cx78 ...come on ATARI

[@johnhancockretro]

Shipping end of June

[@kumarp3074]

@@johnhancockretro I ordered one from Atari and it has already shipped. Should get it by Saturday.

[@mknightstalkerx]

What about the keypad for star raiders? The keypad didn't work before.

[@johnhancockretro]

That’s next to be worked on along with trackball support

[@rustymixer2886]

Need drill hole top middle cx78 controller for wire

[@mknightstalkerx]

Long shot. But does The Harmony Cartridge now work on the 2600+?

[@johnhancockretro]

Nope not yet

[@mknightstalkerx]

@@johnhancockretro hopefully it does soon. Thanks.

[@robertm8380]

Atari Raiders of Lost Ark Howard Warsaw should do a refresh for the fans

[@shawnpatrick1877]

I'm really glad to hear about the Pitfall II compatibility. That was one of the biggest cons of the 2600+ as that's one of my favorite games.

[@RemisRandR]

Are the paddles now working good on the 2600+ with the updates?

[@johnhancockretro]

Yes they are

[@turret72]

Are all three updates at the same link?

[@johnhancockretro]

Nope, only the latest is needed, but update at your own risk.

[@chicoriver8606]

It's too bad that the paddles won't work on the vcs.

[@sesa2984]

I have an Atari flashback X that my fiancée surprised me with one day after work. So, it has sentimental value and I honestly can’t afford getting another system right now, so I will try to make it work for me. I do wish there was a way to play other games on it though…(One day I’d love a catridge system) but my question is, do you think that extension cord will fit the controllers on the flashback X? And do you know if the paddles and other controller types would be compatible? Its kindof frustrating that Atari (maybe through another company) came out with so many similar systems back to back over the years only adding a few more games at a time. The X is pretty cool though because its an adorable tiny real looking Atari with real metal switches, and, well, she gave it to me.

[@johnhancockretro]

Atgames did the Flashback consoles. There is a subforum link on Atariage which discusses ways to add games to various Flashback consoles.

[@nostalgiacrt7045]

I prefer the Atari ProStation

[@adm712]

Another "new" 7800 re release is Ninja Golf

[@johnhancockretro]

Yep, show that in video at the end on their website.

[@davidfox8791]

Or a intelevision running

[@rustymixer2886]

- 1 for not getting ninja golf

[@johnhancockretro]

womp womp

[@rustymixer2886]

@@johnhancockretro 😆

[@jacobclements1582]

Any other rating other then e would be discrimination

[@jonniefast]

🥹

[@jonniefast]

atari makin cool moves in 2024 surreal

[@danootto6382]

Already backed out of the update. Way too complicated

[@joebabe302]

That’s exactly what I’m worried about - doing the update myself! I have an old PC and plus I’m a tech moron 😊

[@jayschulz8060]

Atari pushed these controllers out . Originally was suppose to be May 24 2024

[@johnhancockretro]

Just moved it a month. Will come end of June. It could be worse and you could be waiting for a Limited Run Games package lol.

[@soundsonline796]

Until it plays roms and flashcarts im gonna pass

[@dallase1]

If it still won't work with flash carts like the harmony it's still no good and a definite deal breaker and a reason to Never Buy it.

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

as a 44 years old gamer, i am sick to death on how many times i seen the 2600 getting support, good lord, who are we kidding ? i grew up on it , we loved it because that was all we had, but please, for the love of Allah almighty, they should let it go, there is tons of better systems to support, i would sacrifice both nuts for a lynx and a jaguar.

[@johnhancockretro]

Truth is 2600 is 10 times more popular than the Lynx or Jaguar ever will be. It comes down to sales and the 2600 products sell.

[@magiccardmaker3588]

Jaguar and Lynx Homebrew would have to explode before we would get Atari to pay attention.

[@gutwallst6645]

Both Nutz?

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

@@gutwallst6645 did i stutter ? :)

[@magiccardmaker3588]

@@EpicLebaneseNerd That's pretty ballsy bro.

[@arcadeapocalypsemusic]

Is the overreacting facial expression YT thumbnail thing really necessary? Sorry, but really wore out with this annoying trend on here the past few years & it just really pains me to see long time fav channels such as yours start to feel the need to adopt it

[@johnhancockretro]

Oh just having fun with the channel. No need to get triggered.

[@arcadeapocalypsemusic]

So finding something annoying & cringe (that I know for a fact PLENTY of others do as well) = "triggered" 😂😂Good to know. C'mon man, you're just jumping on the bandwagon. You're better than that