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Atari is bringing back one of its earliest 8-bit home computers
Source: The Verge · Published
After resurrecting iconic consoles like the 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision , Atari is relaunching one of the brand's personal computers that originally debuted 43 years ago. The 800XL is a faithful recreation of the all-in-one 8-bit PC that's being resurrected as part of a colla
After resurrecting iconic consoles like the 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision , Atari is relaunching one of the brand's personal computers that originally debuted 43 years ago. The 800XL is a faithful recreation of the all-in-one 8-bit PC that's being resurrected as part of a collaboration with game developer and publisher Plaion . While most retro enthusiasts will probably use it for gaming, the new 800XL carries forward the original's built-in mechanical keyboard for those wanting to code their own games and apps using Atari BASIC.
The 800XL is available for preorder now for $219.99 with shipping expected to start in April 2027. It comes with … Read the full story at The Verge.
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