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The Atari 7800 is Atari's most overlooked and under-appreciated console. The console was announced on May 21st, 1984, and was to carry a price tag of $140. The new custom CPU that would power the system was capable of moving 100 objects on-screen at the same and time and displaying a 256 color palette. The system would also be 100% compatible with the huge existing 2600 library. Twelve 7800 titles were announced for launch, as well as a special High-Score cartridge that would allow console gamers to save their high scores for the first time ever. The public was excited, and the 7800 was poised to take over the gaming world. But it didn't quite happen that way.
Elsewhere in the world, the 7800 had a bit more success. Systems sold outside North America included Asteroids built-in to the OS ROM, making it an interesting item for American collectors. In Australia and New Zealand, it included a 32-in-1 cartridge, although it was just a re-labeled 2600 version. Still, this is another interesting collectible that North American collectors won't find at the local flea market.
Interestingly, very few prototypes have turned up for this system over the years, compared with the dozens that have been found for the 2600. It was only recently emulated, and no new games have been written for the system like they have for virtually every other classic system. Truly, the 7800 has been sadly overlooked not only in the original market, but also by the collector and hobbyist community. Hopefully, the 7800 will gain some more fans and maybe we will see a new game for the system, giving this underdog a second chance.
