Retro fashion will always be the best deal. Companies like Nintendo opted for special editions of old consoles, such as the NES and SNES (in mini versions): now we can enjoy Atari 800XL.
The funny thing is that it is not the Atari company that has the initiative, but a group of enthusiasts in Poland, called Revive Machines. These heroes took the design of the Atari 800XL, using new components, and they released the RM 800XL.
Let’s remember the original console: Nolan Bushnell y Ted Dabney they founded Atari in 1972, creating games first for arcade systems and then for home games, with the Atari 2600, 400/800, and XL/XE series being the most recognized consoles.
Later it would compete with Nintendo and Sega, until the lack of ideas and market complications ended its best moment. Currently, Atari develops and distributes video games such as the saga of Dragon Ball, The Witcher y Act of War.
This is the RM 800XL, which is based on the Atari 800XL
Which are the novelties that the RM 800XL brings, based on the Atari 800XL?
It has all the classic ports that allow communication with the environment, such as the cassette and the controls, the characteristic joystick. Other modern ones are added, such as HDMI output, USB-A y USB-C.
The original cartridges of the console work, but also there is the possibility to download ROMs from the Internet, that run smoothly on the computer with an 8-bit emulator.
“The huge library of great games available,” Revive Machines notes, “that are still being developed, as well as utility programsare a guarantee of excellent entertainment for many years to come for the whole family”.
Its creators call al RM 800XL “excellent fun for all”.
“It is perfect for young people who want to get acquainted with the beginnings of computing, as well as for seniors, but still young at heart who grew up in the best time of the development of home video games and now they can return to their childhood ”, emphasizes the company.
At the moment it cannot be bought en masse, but some individual models were produced. Revive Machines indicates on its website that it will be available to everyone very soon.
