The Atari 2600+ comes with a single joystick controller and a 10-in-one game cartridge, though it should support any of the old software and hardware you have lying around.

We played games on the Atari 2600+ — the highly anticipated refresh of the Atari Video Computer System (VCS), Atari’s legendary console from 1977 — and here’s what we thought.

The Atari 2600+ Is a 'Modern Day Faithful Recreation' of the Classic Console The console comes with a 10-in-1 game cartridge and a CX40+ Joystick controller.

Atari captivated the world in 1977 with the release of its 2600 system. Now, the company is re-launching a modern version that still features the nostalgic woodgrain panel, metal switches and ...

If you don't have an extra 2600 joystick controller lying around (and really, why don't you?), Atari will sell you a brand-new one for $25.

The Atari 2600+ takes its design cues from the early-1980s revision of the original console, with fake wood grain on the front and four control switches.

They are based on the Atari 2600 versions of the games, released between 1977 and 1981. One obvious question: how do you control games usually played with a joystick, from a watch?

Atari says it even supports both 2600 and later 7800 game cartridges and will work with the original joystick and paddle controllers.

And while the games of the Atari 2600 may feel quite archaic by todays standards, the systems very best demonstrate the creativity of developers working within extremely confined limitations.

The CX40+ wireless joystick replicates the original controllers with its familiar stick and single button. Both wireless controllers are compatible with the new 7800+, the 2600+, and even vintage ...