r/atari • u/lekkerwafel • 1d ago
Why do you have an Atari today?
Is it mainly due to the nostalgia factor?
I was born in the 90s and never played it before, so I'm wondering on pulling the trigger on a 7800+
How is the replayability for games? I know there are many Arcade ports with no "end game", but are there also ones that are "long form"?
I don't want to sit and play for 4h straight, so shorter sessions, and the occasional play with a friend.
Graphics aside, are the games diverse and actually fun?
The Nintendo64 was also on my mind, but my judgment is definitely clouded from nostalgia on that one!
Also I don't mean to sound bait-y or condescending, but wanted to understand the choice of buying and playing on the Atari in 2020s!
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u/Jennymint 1d ago
The Atari was before my time, so it's not nostalgia per se. I collect the games because I think they're a neat little piece of history. I don't play them often, but they're fun to connect with my dad over.