# Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles This Atari 7800 Plus Console Will Run the Original Cartridges By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-08-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-7800-plus References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/20/24224292/atari-7800-plus-compatible-with-2600-cartridges-price-release-date) & [atari](https://atari.com/products/atari-7800)  The new [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro) 7800 Plus video game console has been created as a modernized take on the namesake model that will provide players with the perfect way to balance the past and present of gaming. The console was created in partnership with [2600](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-Plaion and comes equipped with an HDMI port to allow for connectivity to modern Ts, while also featuring support for Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges. This will enable retro gamers who already have a collection of game cartridges to be play them without having to hunt down an original system. The new Atari 7800 Plus video game console is priced at $129.99 and is available now to preorder with shipping expected to starting winter 2024. Image Credit: Atari ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Retro Consoles:** The merging of modern technology with nostalgic elements creates a unique gaming experience appealing to both old-school and new gamers. - **Hdmi-compatible Legacy Devices:** Equipping vintage gaming consoles with HDMI ports allows for seamless integration with contemporary televisions, enhancing usability for today’s tech-savvy consumers. - **Cartridge-compatible Gaming:** Supporting original game cartridges preserves the appeal of retro gaming while eliminating the need for outdated hardware. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Hardware:** The fusion of retro design with modern functionalities presents a growth avenue in consumer electronics focused on nostalgic gaming experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Integrating vintage systems with modern connectivity solutions opens new markets for electronics that bridge past and present technologies. - **Gaming Accessories:** Developing accessories that support both modern and retro gaming enhances the versatility and appeal of gaming peripherals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-console.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md) - [Revived 80s-Era Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-intellivision-sprint.md) - [Chic Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-xp.md) - [Miniature Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-400-mini.md) - [Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go.md) - [Retro Game Console Cartridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-mary.md) - [Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-console.md)