I have just completed testing all of my 2600 & 7800 games. Tested 55 Atari 2600 games which all worked. Also tested 13 Atari 7800 games. I am in PAL region. The games that failed were Xevious, Food Fight, Crossbow, Ms Pac Man, Choplifter & Joust. The games that passed were Alien Brigade, Centipede, Desert Falcon, Dig Dug, Galaga, One on One Basketball & Pole Position II.
Thanks for this, because I’ve seen pictures of the all-black and I was pretty sure I didn’t have one of those. Difficult to find photos of boxes for the 2600 - keep getting pics of just the console or games!
Yeah they did a good job. Next firmware update should sort a lot of issues. Really hoping Video Touch Pad support gets added so I can play Star Raiders like it was meant to be played!
@@Mayhem_CubeHasn’t been revealed yet, but presumably some kind of software loaded from a personal computer. The USB-C connection on the machine can be used for power and data so you’d plug it into another machine. Hoping Mac and PC for whatever mechanism is used 🤞
Brilliant review! I am in the UK also and originally from Ireland and back in the day, couldn't afford one; however my school friend had a 2600. He had Space Invaders and I was wow'd! Now I know, there is some quirky licensing with Space Invaders.
I also got my Quarter Arcade of Space Invaders Friday which is modeled on the “deluxe” release that had the image reflected onto a planet backdrop, so the licensing here seems not so complicated. Godzilla movies is a whole other story!
Yeah, the model without the woodgrain front, and predominantly coloured black, definitely existed, your memory is correct, it's considered to be one of the most collectable editions, known as the 'Vader' by fans, of Atari. A very thorough review, many thanks, I definitely want that paddle pack, too.
Yeah I just can’t remember if mine was that one or not. It came with Pac-Man and Combat and was a four-switch model, but I cannot fine the box art online to confirm if it had the wood-effect panel…
Good review! I had my Atari 2600+ delivered to me a few days ago and I’m liking it, especially Mr Run and Jump as I can see that game being a good speed runner. If you want evil otto appear in Berzerk, you need to switch it to game 2
Yeah once I downloaded the manual I realised that 😂. Also forgot some ganes (like Breakout) will indicate number of players as well as game mode and I didn’t realise Breakout was a 1-4 player game 🙄
I have seen reports that many of the PAL versions of 7800 games either do not work or are very glitchy on the 2600+. Games that are showing as “pass” such as Food Fight, Choplifter etc do not work in PAL regions. Also some PAL 2600 games display wrong colours on the 2600+
A firmware update is apparently being worked on to address 7800 and CBS game support, Robot Tank (non-working Activision title) as well as (hopefully) support for controllers like the Video Touch Pad and Trakball (CX-80?). So it’s not just being put out there and abandoned, which is good news. I also understand 2600 PAL colour issues are largely down to bad colour conversions on the original releases, so I’m not sure if there’s a fix for that or not 🤷♂️
That depends on where you are I suppose. I got some at retro game shops on a trip to Chicago in October as I said in the video. I’ve also ordered from a shop in the States called Retro Raven and of course there’s eBay.
I have just completed testing all of my 2600 & 7800 games. Tested 55 Atari 2600 games which all worked. Also tested 13 Atari 7800 games. I am in PAL region. The games that failed were Xevious, Food Fight, Crossbow, Ms Pac Man, Choplifter & Joust. The games that passed were Alien Brigade, Centipede, Desert Falcon, Dig Dug, Galaga, One on One Basketball & Pole Position II.
A firmware update is in the works that will address the PAL 7800 and homebrew cart issues.
I remember owning Atari 2600 in my childhood my favorite 😍 game was space invaders packed in game
It’s a really good port and that was the one I originally wanted, but I was gifted the one that came with Pac-Man 🙄😂
Congrats on it..those were great story's of your youth.Nice job on the video!
Yeah, the only thing that comes close is the PlayStation 3, which was in production for eleven years from 2006 to 2017.
The original 4 switch version came with the woodgrain front. There was also an all black version marketed as the Darth Vader edition.
Thanks for this, because I’ve seen pictures of the all-black and I was pretty sure I didn’t have one of those. Difficult to find photos of boxes for the 2600 - keep getting pics of just the console or games!
This is probably the first video I've watched to the end in a looong time. Great video brother!
Good overview!
I ordered a 2600+ as well, along with the updated Berzerk; scheduled to arrive in a few days.
Dude I love this console I just got it and it’s a great addition to my collection🕹🕹🕹great video my friend🕹
Yeah they did a good job. Next firmware update should sort a lot of issues. Really hoping Video
Touch Pad support gets added so I can play Star Raiders like it was meant to be played!
@@seanraaron How do you update the Atari 2600+?
@@Mayhem_CubeHasn’t been revealed yet, but presumably some kind of software loaded from a personal computer. The USB-C connection on the machine can be used for power and data so you’d plug it into another machine. Hoping Mac and PC for whatever mechanism is used 🤞
@@seanraaron ok excellent I will check back with you real soon buddy
Better still go to the source: forums.atariage.com/topic/357384-when-will-there-be-a-scheduled-firmware-update-for-the-2600/page/8/
Brilliant review! I am in the UK also and originally from Ireland and back in the day, couldn't afford one; however my school friend had a 2600. He had Space Invaders and I was wow'd! Now I know, there is some quirky licensing with Space Invaders.
I also got my Quarter Arcade of Space Invaders Friday which is modeled on the “deluxe” release that had the image reflected onto a planet backdrop, so the licensing here seems not so complicated. Godzilla movies is a whole other story!
Yeah, the model without the woodgrain front, and predominantly coloured black, definitely existed, your memory is correct, it's considered to be one of the most collectable editions, known as the 'Vader' by fans, of Atari. A very thorough review, many thanks, I definitely want that paddle pack, too.
Yeah I just can’t remember if mine was that one or not. It came with Pac-Man and Combat and was a four-switch model, but I cannot fine the box art online to confirm if it had the wood-effect panel…
In my country (in EU) Vader was the most common version. I guess just as common as Jr. Never seen any sixers other than few US imports.
Good review! I had my Atari 2600+ delivered to me a few days ago and I’m liking it, especially Mr Run and Jump as I can see that game being a good speed runner.
If you want evil otto appear in Berzerk, you need to switch it to game 2
Yeah once I downloaded the manual I realised that 😂. Also forgot some ganes (like Breakout) will indicate number of players as well as game mode and I didn’t realise Breakout was a 1-4 player game 🙄
I got mine, too. Highly recommended💜
nice work
Great review, you should get a notepad/pen for your high scores like back in the day!
Or take pics of my screen 😂
I have seen reports that many of the PAL versions of 7800 games either do not work or are very glitchy on the 2600+. Games that are showing as “pass” such as Food Fight, Choplifter etc do not work in PAL regions. Also some PAL 2600 games display wrong colours on the 2600+
A firmware update is apparently being worked on to address 7800 and CBS game support, Robot Tank (non-working Activision title) as well as (hopefully) support for controllers like the Video Touch Pad and Trakball (CX-80?). So it’s not just being put out there and abandoned, which is good news. I also understand 2600 PAL colour issues are largely down to bad colour conversions on the original releases, so I’m not sure if there’s a fix for that or not 🤷♂️
why do you look so familiar, you either got a doppelganger who is an actor or you're an actor 😅I can't think of his name.
I’ve been told I look like Tom Cruise, but only when I look in the mirror 😉😂
Where can i buy 2600 and 7800 games cartridges ?
That depends on where you are I suppose. I got some at retro game shops on a trip to Chicago in October as I said in the video. I’ve also ordered from a shop in the States called Retro Raven and of course there’s eBay.
A petroleum pit, haha 🤘
Get a knife for unboxing.