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The last great classic Atari console. Originally announced in May 1984, the 7800 ProSystem was the 8-bit replacement to the 5200 console. However, it wasn't launched until January 1986 in order to compete with the NES. It is also backwards compatible with the 2600 line of games and accessories.

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2600 Unocart on a 7800

Hey folks!

Wondering if anyone knows the answer to this question. I know that you can play 2600 games on a 7800 but can you add 7800 games to a 2600 Unocart and play them on a 7800? The 7800 flashcarts are silly money and I have a 2600 Unocart so hoping for a quick win lol.

Thanks in advance!

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2024/10/31
09:31 UTC

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I thought long and hard about whether I should get a Sega Master System or a PC Engine for my next console and just couldn’t decide. Then, out of nowhere, a dark horse candidate took the lead.

I honestly never thought I’d have any real interest in playing Atari. That is, until I started learning about their fascinating history and came to understand the unique vibe of their games and consoles. I’m so excited to own this and have been having a great time exploring both the 7800 and 2600 libraries.

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2024/10/30
19:27 UTC

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will this game theyre selling on their website work wtih the og 7800 not only with the 7800 plus?

so i found that atari is still selling new games for 7800 but i want to know if this works only on the 7800 plus or if it works on original 7800?

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2024/10/12
14:39 UTC

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2024/09/22
22:27 UTC

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Here's My Atari 7800 - Ain't It a Beauty? :D

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2024/09/02
18:06 UTC

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So I just got an Atari 7800 - what games should I get?

Hiya - so, I was lucky to score an Atari 7800, and I know it plays all the 2600 games - but what games, out of the 7800's limited library should I get the most? I know I will get Hat Trick, Real Sports Baseball and any of the football games, if there are any, as a sports fan, though. Thanks.

15 Comments
2024/09/02
02:43 UTC

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Any more 7800 games coming for the 2600+?

Feels like they take longer with the couple releases they do per year than they do programming new 3D games in a windows environment!

3 Comments
2024/08/07
20:24 UTC

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Pole Position 2 Test track high score of 74,550

What's your high score for Pole Position 2 test track? Mine is 74,550. I got that score today. https://youtu.be/xST972mBbC0

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2024/07/15
17:22 UTC

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Low POKEY audio after composite mod despite installing the 6.8k resistor

I installed a composite mod in my 7800 yesterday and overall its fine (albeit slightly noisy video) however the audio from the POKEY is extremely low. I know that you need to install a resistor in line with the TIA in order to balance it but it seems to not have worked.

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2024/05/23
22:47 UTC

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Homebrews for Atari 7800 collections

Does anybody have a collection of Homebrew rom files for Atari 7800? Don’t mind buying some for reasonable prices, but the eBay route is out of control.

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2024/05/11
02:28 UTC

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Looking for Atari 7800 polystyrene inserts

Hi!

I am looking for polystyrene inserts for my Atari 7800. Does anybody have one for sell?

Thanks !

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2024/04/04
04:53 UTC

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Dust cover?

Recently, I bought a game for my Atari 7800, it was a copy of Food Fight. When I went to play the game, I realized it had a dust cover at the bottom. I thought Atari 7800 games didn’t have dust covers.

5 Comments
2024/03/30
18:48 UTC

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USB controller?

I've looked everywhere, I'm guessing the answer is no. But has a USB version of the 7800 controller ever been released?

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2024/03/13
15:09 UTC

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My Atari collection as of March 2024. I have 32/57 7800 games released in the US. Just 25 to go!

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2024/03/13
08:37 UTC

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Atari 7800 Game Drive RGB on the left and stock RF on the right

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2024/02/22
03:13 UTC

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2600 in RGB is weirding me out. Feels like I'm on the MiSTer or RGB-Pi OS. I think i'm gonna leave the 7800GameDrive for 7800 mode only and go RF/S-Video for 2600 games! lol

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2024/02/19
18:02 UTC

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Preorders from Atari are live for more controllers, games and even a DB9 extension cable

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2024/01/30
00:04 UTC

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12 Days Of Atari, Day 10 Santa Simon

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2023/12/22
17:03 UTC

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Got my 7800 back out

After seeing a few 7800 games at a retro gaming store that just opened at a nearby mall, I was struck by a fit of nostalgia and got my 7800 and complete collection of games down off the attic, where it had sat unplayed for at least a decade, half expecting it not to work anymore. Luckily, my sister had an old TV that I could hook it up to that she wasn't using. So far so good, as I've played several games with no issues. Nice to be reminded of how cool Alien Brigade is!

8 Comments
2023/11/21
04:40 UTC

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Atari 7800 Manual Compendium

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2023/11/15
14:40 UTC

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7800 game drive back in stock at atari age

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2023/11/04
02:27 UTC

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Does *anyone* have the Atari 7800 HES/Salu Baseball case cover? Also Tank Command/Water Ski..

I'm working on colorizing all the Atari 7800 manuals for a project.
Super secret preview

I am down to missing scans of the PAL Baseball release (the cover slick/inside with instructions) and 600dpi+ scans of Tank Command and Water Ski.
There are decent scans out there of those two Froggo games on the internet, but I'd like to match the quality of the rest of the set- and there are no pics anywhere for Baseball.
Any help or info on who might help would be greatly appreciated!

4 Comments
2023/10/24
11:20 UTC

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Donkey Kong and DK Jr on the 7800... Can you verify the native 7800 controller vs 2600 controller for me?

So I have the 7800 physical cartridge of Donkey Kong Junior and it launches with the OEM controller just fine and buttons for jumping.

However, I recently got a flash cart and noticed that DK Jr (and regular DK) ROMs only worked with a regular 2600 joystick. The default 7800 controller fire buttons didn't work.

I verified this on the MiSTer using SNAC. My guess is that I must have a patched version of the ROMs but every version I've come across behaves like this.

Can someone validate their DK or DK Jr. ROM behavior on a real 7800 with a 7800 controller?

0 Comments
2023/10/02
23:06 UTC

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