--- product_id: 550769725 title: "Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games" brand: "plaion" price: "NT$8832" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Plaion" url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/550769725-official-atari-2600-console-and-joystick-hdmi-output-includes-10 store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Authentic CX40+ joystick replica HDMI output for crisp modern display Backwards compatible with 2600 & 7800 carts Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games **Brand:** plaion **Price:** NT$8832 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕹️ Own the legend. Play the future. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games by plaion - **How much does it cost?** NT$8832 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/550769725-official-atari-2600-console-and-joystick-hdmi-output-includes-10) ## Best For - plaion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted plaion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Expand Your Collection:** Supports hundreds of original Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges—your retro library just leveled up. - • **USB Powered Convenience:** Easy USB power connection means no bulky adapters—just plug in and play anywhere. - • **10 Classic Games Included:** Dive into iconic titles like Adventure and Missile Command right out of the box. - • **Plug & Play Retro Revival:** Instantly connect to any HDTV with HDMI for flawless vintage gaming vibes. - • **Authentic Feel, Modern Build:** Experience the original joystick resistance and woodgrain finish—nostalgia meets premium craftsmanship. ## Overview The Official Atari 2600+ Console is a modern reimagining of the classic 1980 Atari 2600, featuring HDMI output for seamless HDTV connection, a faithful replica of the original CX40 joystick, and backwards compatibility with hundreds of Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges. It includes a 10-in-1 game cartridge with iconic titles and combines vintage design elements like the woodgrain finish with contemporary convenience such as USB power. ## Description The Atari 2600+ is designed to look and feel like the 4-switch Atari 2600, which launched in 1980. This modern version also plays Atari 7800 games, has a wide screen mode, easily connects to a modern TV, and includes a 10-in-1 game cartridge of classic Atari titles. The included CX40+ Joystick Controller has been recreated with the same size and layout as the original 2600 Joystick Controller, so you can relive the gameplay experiences from the beginning of home console video gaming. Games Included:• Adventure • Combat • Dodge 'Em • Haunted House • Maze Craze • Missile Command • Realsports Volleyball • Surround • Video Pinball • Yars' Revenge Review: Lots of fun, with a couple caveats. - I ultimately decided to get a 2600+ mainly because of its HDMI connectivity, and to be sure 2600/7800 games have never looked better on a modern TV. The aesthetics of the console are also quite nice - it looks like a classic woodgrain 2600 in about 3/4 scale and the various switches have the same feel as a classic 2600. That said, there are a few disclaimers for prospective buyers. 1. If you have any homebrew titles, you effectively have to get the beta firmware upgrade from the AtariAge website (at least as of March 2024). The 2600+ is effectively a Stella emulator, and when you use a cartridge, the emulator looks for the corresponding ROM. Version 1.0 of the firmware simply couldn't play homebrews. Updating the firmware is not hard, but it takes some effort. 2. Additionally, the 1.0 firmware had its share of bugs, with some games not playing correctly, some difficulty switch settings were backwards, etc. 3. The console is a little too faithful to the original design - in particular, the controller jacks are on the back of the unit just like on the original 2600, but it would be more practical to have the jacks on the front. 4. The cord on the included joystick is quite short, much like the cords on original 2600 controllers. However, in the year 2024, you probably don't want to sit 3 feet from your 60 inch TV the way you did your 19" CRT back in the 80s. 5. There's no USB power brick in the box. Sure, everyone has one, but come on. Additionally, to do firmware updates, you need a USB-C cord which supports data transfer - a micro SD card slot would have been much appreciated. All in all, it's a fun system, and if you have a 2600/7800 library it's worth a purchase. Review: If you want to play Atari cartridges on an HDTV, this is a great way to do it - The 2600+ plays Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. If you already own some carts or want to collect them, this is a great way to play them on a modern TV with HDMI. The build quality of the 2600+ console and joystick is quite solid. And it looks just like an original 2600, albeit sized down a bit by 20%. So it's smaller than the original but not too small in my opinion. It currently plays 39 out of 40 of my carts and I understand there are a few other officially released carts not supported yet. Atari is currently working on a firmware update to address those games and it should be released shortly. Check out the Atariage 2600+ forum for the latest information. Several 7800 games require a 2-button joystick to play properly but the 2600 joystick only has 1 fire button. Atari will be releasing a new 7800 2-button gamepad to address this. I wish they had released this gamepad at launch. But if you have an original 7800 controller it will work with the 2600+. (As will any original 2600 controller for all 1-button games.) The box does not come with a power block, but any USB power block will work with it. I have a drawer full of those laying around so this was not an issue. The console can also be plugged directly into the USB port of your TV if it has one. Overall this is a very nice piece of hardware and with updates it will get even better. Highly recommended if you want an authentic looking and feeling Atari 2600 experience on a modern TV. 4.5 Stars overall. I will reevaluate after the new firmware is released and when they release a 7800 controller. Update: I see a few reviews mentioning that their cartridges would not load. Atari cartridges are multiple decades old at this point. The metal contacts on the carts need to be cleaned. Just clean them with isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip. (See YouTube if you need a demo.) I had several carts that did not load initially, that work fine now once properly cleaned. ## Features - Builds on the Legacy: The new Atari 2600+ builds on the original machine with modern quality of life features such as HDMI output, USB power and multiple screen resolutions, and includes an exact replica of the original CX40+ Joystick. - Backwards Compatible: The cartridge slot is backwards compatible with hundreds of original Atari 2600 and 7800 games. The ‘10 Games in 1’ cartridge includes iconic games such as Adventure, Combat, Dodge ‘em, Haunted House, Maze Craze, Missile Command, Volleyball, Surround, Video Pinball and Yars’ Revenge. - Look and feel of the 80s: The Atari 2600+ has been lovingly crafted using modern technology, from the movement of the joystick to the resistance on the switches, the machine incorporates many of the original key features that were such a hit with fans. It also includes the authentic woodgrain outer shell finish. - Games Included: Adventure, Combat, Dodge 'Em, Haunted House, Maze Craze, Missile Command, Realsports Volleyball, Surround, Video Pinball, Yars' Revenge - Includes: Atari 2600+ Video Game System, CX40+ Joystick controller, 10 games in 1 cartridge, HDMI cable, and USB power cable, but does not include a USB wall charging plug for your outlet. You’ll need to pick up a 1A USB power adapter if you don’t have an extra one at home. - The included CX40+ Joystick Controller has been recreated with the same size and layout as the original 2600 Joystick Controller, so you can relive the gameplay experiences from the beginning of home console video gaming ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CG7LMFKY | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,489 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #5 in Atari 2600 Accessories | | Brand Name | PLAION | | Color | Black | | Connectivity Technology | HDMI | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (838) | | Input Device | Joystick | | Item Weight | 3.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Plaion | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1124554 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 256 MB | | Model Name | 2600+ | | Model Number | 1124554 | | Platform | Atari 2600 | | Resolution | 4K | | UPC | 810086922536 | ## Images ![Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HESRbyxDL.jpg) ![Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81s1kOrnnKL.jpg) ![Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71soYi4RoGL.jpg) ![Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IG32fs4ML.jpg) ![Official Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81scM9brXOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun, with a couple caveats. *by S***D on March 20, 2024* I ultimately decided to get a 2600+ mainly because of its HDMI connectivity, and to be sure 2600/7800 games have never looked better on a modern TV. The aesthetics of the console are also quite nice - it looks like a classic woodgrain 2600 in about 3/4 scale and the various switches have the same feel as a classic 2600. That said, there are a few disclaimers for prospective buyers. 1. If you have any homebrew titles, you effectively have to get the beta firmware upgrade from the AtariAge website (at least as of March 2024). The 2600+ is effectively a Stella emulator, and when you use a cartridge, the emulator looks for the corresponding ROM. Version 1.0 of the firmware simply couldn't play homebrews. Updating the firmware is not hard, but it takes some effort. 2. Additionally, the 1.0 firmware had its share of bugs, with some games not playing correctly, some difficulty switch settings were backwards, etc. 3. The console is a little too faithful to the original design - in particular, the controller jacks are on the back of the unit just like on the original 2600, but it would be more practical to have the jacks on the front. 4. The cord on the included joystick is quite short, much like the cords on original 2600 controllers. However, in the year 2024, you probably don't want to sit 3 feet from your 60 inch TV the way you did your 19" CRT back in the 80s. 5. There's no USB power brick in the box. Sure, everyone has one, but come on. Additionally, to do firmware updates, you need a USB-C cord which supports data transfer - a micro SD card slot would have been much appreciated. All in all, it's a fun system, and if you have a 2600/7800 library it's worth a purchase. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you want to play Atari cartridges on an HDTV, this is a great way to do it *by R***E on December 15, 2023* The 2600+ plays Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges. If you already own some carts or want to collect them, this is a great way to play them on a modern TV with HDMI. The build quality of the 2600+ console and joystick is quite solid. And it looks just like an original 2600, albeit sized down a bit by 20%. So it's smaller than the original but not too small in my opinion. It currently plays 39 out of 40 of my carts and I understand there are a few other officially released carts not supported yet. Atari is currently working on a firmware update to address those games and it should be released shortly. Check out the Atariage 2600+ forum for the latest information. Several 7800 games require a 2-button joystick to play properly but the 2600 joystick only has 1 fire button. Atari will be releasing a new 7800 2-button gamepad to address this. I wish they had released this gamepad at launch. But if you have an original 7800 controller it will work with the 2600+. (As will any original 2600 controller for all 1-button games.) The box does not come with a power block, but any USB power block will work with it. I have a drawer full of those laying around so this was not an issue. The console can also be plugged directly into the USB port of your TV if it has one. Overall this is a very nice piece of hardware and with updates it will get even better. Highly recommended if you want an authentic looking and feeling Atari 2600 experience on a modern TV. 4.5 Stars overall. I will reevaluate after the new firmware is released and when they release a 7800 controller. Update: I see a few reviews mentioning that their cartridges would not load. Atari cartridges are multiple decades old at this point. The metal contacts on the carts need to be cleaned. Just clean them with isopropyl alcohol and a Q-tip. (See YouTube if you need a demo.) I had several carts that did not load initially, that work fine now once properly cleaned. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just darn cool *by W***Y on November 21, 2023* Yeah, it's an emulation box - but one of the better (best?) ones out there. Think if Nintendo allowed cartridges on the NES or SNES minis (and made the console a little larger) and that is kind of what you have here with Atari's offering. Controllers and games (including the 10-in-1 and new ones being produced) work in the old Atari's as well as vice versa (that includes your original controllers too). There are a small amount of games that don't work and a lot of homebrew doesn't (to be expected on emulation machines), however (as seen in the picture) I was able to boot up a rather obscure PAL multicart from Australia and it worked (though Ice Hockey was played on a black screen instead of white). Like another reviewer stated, maintaining old Atari units are getting cumbersome and are more and more for the hardcore hobbyists and tinkerers. Those who just want to play their old games and maintain a collection of Atari carts they can easily play will love this little unit. That goes for me who dug up my old carts a few months ago but haven't been able to test my original 2600 to see if it even works (let alone try to figure out the cable math to hook it up to a modern TV). This thing is just easy and fun. It doesn't come with a power plug but the USB will plug into any TV with a USB port and will power the console that way (so you don't need an extra wall adapter if you don't want to use one). Everything else looks and feels like the original 2600, which is kinda wild. I'd probably give it a 4.5 in a vacuum, but will give Atari the benefit of the doubt as far as furthering game compatibilities with updates as well as supporting future original 2600/7800 game releases. This has the potential to breathe a lot of life into retro gaming as whole and I'm all for it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Atari Official 2600+ Console & Joystick - HDMI Output - Includes 10 Games - Deep Silver CX40+ Wireless Joystick - Official Atari 7800+ Console & Wireless Controller - HDMI Output --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/550769725-official-atari-2600-console-and-joystick-hdmi-output-includes-10](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/550769725-official-atari-2600-console-and-joystick-hdmi-output-includes-10) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*