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The Atari 7800 ProSystem is an 8-bit console from the third generation of video game consoles. Originally unveiled in 1984, a series of contractual issues meant it was not released until May 1986 in North America, followed by Europe in 1989. Designed for Atari by General Computer Corporation, the 7800 is essentially a "do-over" of the Atari 5200 as the 7800 set out to correct some of the flaws with that previous console. The 7800 is backwards compatible with almost all [[Atari 2600:Atari 2600 Mods Wiki|Atari 2600]] games and accessories out of the box, and features a simple two-button joystick controller instead of the 5200's complex analog controller. Across its lifespan, there were three models: the launch model, a revision with the never ''officially'' used expansion port connector removed with an indentation in the shell where it used to be, and another revision which completely removed the expansion port from the shell. Due to a very slow release schedule and rapidly increasing competition from the likes of Nintendo and Sega, the 7800 did not achieve widespread popularity and was eventually discontinued on January 1, 1992 with slightly less than 60 games released in total. However, the 7800 now has an active homebrew scene and a number of interesting new games have been released in recent years. | The Atari 7800 ProSystem is an 8-bit console from the third generation of video game consoles. Originally unveiled in 1984, a series of contractual issues meant it was not released until May 1986 in North America, followed by Europe in 1989. Designed for Atari by General Computer Corporation, the 7800 is essentially a "do-over" of the Atari 5200 as the 7800 set out to correct some of the flaws with that previous console. The 7800 is backwards compatible with almost all [[Atari 2600:Atari 2600 Mods Wiki|Atari 2600]] games and accessories out of the box, and features a simple two-button joystick controller instead of the 5200's complex analog controller. Across its lifespan, there were three models: the launch model, a revision with the never ''officially'' used expansion port connector removed with an indentation in the shell where it used to be, and another revision which completely removed the expansion port from the shell. Due to a very slow release schedule and rapidly increasing competition from the likes of Nintendo and Sega, the 7800 did not achieve widespread popularity and was eventually discontinued on January 1, 1992 with slightly less than 60 games released in total. However, the 7800 now has an active homebrew scene and a number of interesting new games have been released in recent years. | ||
The [http://7800.8bitdev.org/index.php/Main_Page Atari 7800 Development Wiki] is a great supplemental developer-focused resource to this wiki. | |||
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===General Information=== | ===General Information=== | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Atari_7800:Creating Game Backups]] </s> | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Atari_7800:Playing Game Backups]] </s> | ||
* [[Applying ROM Patches]] | * [[Applying ROM Patches]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Atari_7800:Homebrew Games List]] </s> | ||
* [[Atari_7800:Game Incompatibilities]] | * [[Atari_7800:Game Incompatibilities]] | ||
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===Technical Information=== | ===Technical Information=== | ||
* [[Media:Atari-7800-ntsc-schematic.png|Atari 7800 Schematics (NTSC)]] | |||
* [[Atari 7800:Atari 7800 Model Differences|Model Differences]] | * [[Atari 7800:Atari 7800 Model Differences|Model Differences]] | ||
* [[Atari_7800:Video Output Notes]] | |||
* [[Atari_7800:Connector Pinouts]] | * [[Atari_7800:Connector Pinouts]] | ||
* [[Atari_7800:Region Information]] | * [[Atari_7800:Region Information]] | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Atari_7800:Game Display Modes]] </s> | ||
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===Video Mods=== | ===Video Mods=== | ||
* [ | * [https://www.retrohq.co.uk/products/atari-7800-gamedrive-flash-cartridge Atari 7800 GameDrive] | ||
* <s> [[Atari_7800:S-Video Mod]] </s> | |||
* <s | * <s> [[Atari_7800:Composite Mod]] </s> | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Atari_7800:Ultimate Atari Video Mod (UAV)]] </s> | ||
* <s | * <s> [[Atari_7800:Jailbar Fix (Replacing Capacitors)]] </s> | ||
* <s | * [https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/9FsM75kb 10-Pin Mini-DIN Breakout PCB] | ||
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| <h3>Flash Carts</h3> | | <h3>Flash Carts</h3> | ||
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<li> [[BackBit Pro]] </li> | |||
<li> [https://erstwhile-technologies-7800.square.site/product/concerto-cartridge/1 Concerto Cartridge]</li> | <li> [https://erstwhile-technologies-7800.square.site/product/concerto-cartridge/1 Concerto Cartridge]</li> | ||
<li> <s | <li> [https://www.retrohq.co.uk/products/atari-7800-gamedrive-flash-cartridge Atari 7800 GameDrive] </li> | ||
<li> <s> [[Atari_7800:7800GD]] </s> </li> | |||
<li> <s> [[Atari_7800:Dragonfly]] </s> </li> | |||
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||<h3>Other</h3> | ||<h3>Other</h3> | ||
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<li> [[Comparison_of_Power_Supplies#Third_generation_of_consoles|Replacement Power Supplies]] </li> | <li> [[Comparison_of_Power_Supplies#Third_generation_of_consoles|Replacement Power Supplies]] </li> | ||
<li> [[Atari_7800:Controller Adapters]] </li> | <li> [[Atari_7800:Controller Adapters]] </li> | ||
<li> | <li> [https://console5.com/store/atari-7800-cap-kit.html Capacitor Kit] </li> | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 9 November 2024
The Atari 7800 ProSystem is an 8-bit console from the third generation of video game consoles. Originally unveiled in 1984, a series of contractual issues meant it was not released until May 1986 in North America, followed by Europe in 1989. Designed for Atari by General Computer Corporation, the 7800 is essentially a "do-over" of the Atari 5200 as the 7800 set out to correct some of the flaws with that previous console. The 7800 is backwards compatible with almost all Atari 2600 games and accessories out of the box, and features a simple two-button joystick controller instead of the 5200's complex analog controller. Across its lifespan, there were three models: the launch model, a revision with the never officially used expansion port connector removed with an indentation in the shell where it used to be, and another revision which completely removed the expansion port from the shell. Due to a very slow release schedule and rapidly increasing competition from the likes of Nintendo and Sega, the 7800 did not achieve widespread popularity and was eventually discontinued on January 1, 1992 with slightly less than 60 games released in total. However, the 7800 now has an active homebrew scene and a number of interesting new games have been released in recent years.
The Atari 7800 Development Wiki is a great supplemental developer-focused resource to this wiki.
General Information
Technical Information
Video Mods
Repair Guides
Flash Carts |
Other |