Atari is bringing back one of its earliest 8-bit home computers
Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid.
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 $219.99with shipping expected to start in April 2027. It comes with modern conveniences like an HDMI port and four USB-A ports for connecting flash drives, peripherals, and...
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