Atari is bringing back one of its earliest 8-bit home computers
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. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.
- ▪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
- ▪We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.
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