Atari 7800 - Restoration & Hardware Breakdown - 4K

In this video, The Retro Pal restores a £20 Atari 7800 he bought and also explores how the 7800 was able to do backwards compatibility with the iconic Atari 2600 computer.

[@Extremelybadpiggies]

Great job giving that Atari 7800 a life again.

[@RealSuperNintendan]

I hope to own a working 7800 one day

[@theretropal]

Fingers cross for you. :-)

[@moneerelmasseek]

Love this buddy! Really relaxing and informative (especially about the different chips) hope to see loads more!

[@theretropal]

Thanks Moneer buddy, really appreciate it. :-)

[@robot5663]

Idk where you went to brother but i am currently binge watching your stuff, its amazing, love your voice brother ♡

[@MicklowFilms]

Well done, subscribed!

[@theretropal]

Thank you. :-)

[@alcampbell469]

Awesome. It was so great to see this and the love you gave this great Atari Console.

[@virajkathwadia4565]

Oh smashed it Jake, good video, very interesting, informative, and top job restoring this old 8 bit warrior!

[@theretropal]

Thanks Viraj mate, appreciate it. :)

[@jayme69]

Awesome video Jake! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your 7800 :-)

[@theretropal]

Thank you Jamie :)

[@alanbenson1505]

Interesting video. Thank you for making it.

[@TimLeeSongs]

Really enjoyed the video, many thanks

[@theretropal]

Thank you Tim :-)

[@JamesFlanaganMusic]

Looks great! Excellent job!

[@theretropal]

Thank you James :-)

[@migry]

Ha ha, I recognise the modulator and vertical red coil from the Atari 400/800. They clearly re-used parts/designs that they already had.
I tried googling to find out the video capabilities of the Maria video chip, but didn't find any clear description.

[@8bitsinthebasement]

Great job on the restoration, especially on the hot glue button mount fix. The Atari 7800 is a great old system isn't it? ;)

[@theretropal]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback and yes, the 7800 is a great old system with lot's a classics.

[@essexmirage]

Great job well done, new sub 👍

[@karstenn.1430]

Please send me the 3 capacitor values. My Atari 7800 will become new ones in near future.

[@theretropal]

Here you go:
2X 220uF 16v
2200uF 16v

[@karstenn.1430]

Ordered this ones few minutes ago. Thank you :-)

[@j.vincento7152]

Hello, wow you are a pro. Can you assist. How exactly can I change the power switch electronic part? To one that stays either on or off. As in the ATARI 2600 & Colecovision. More of a manual power switch. It is ok if the plastic case has to be cut to make room for new power switch. Thank you.

[@theretropal]

I don't think you will be able to on the 7800, as there is not enough room for a switch like on the 2600 and Vision to fit inside the 7800, and the switch used on the 7800 is very different from the switches used on 2600.

[@b.lemire7453]

Great video! Excuse the ignorance but what is IPA? Is that Isopropyl Alcohol? Thanks!

[@theretropal]

Thank you, appreciate it. Regarding your question, Yes IPA is short for Isopropyl Alcohol. :-)

[@pcm2012]

Does this model have composite video output?

[@pcm2012]

I just checked and it doesn't so I guess you used an analog TV 😊