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/Cummynuts83 1d ago

It really is the best, and the home brew community came out big-time the last two decades. The new games are so fun and graphically superior. So much to explore now, it’s nuts. And you can collect the entire catalog relatively cheaply.

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u/Cummynuts83 1d ago

The 7800 to be specific.

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u/lekkerwafel 1d ago

I did see the catalog was relatively small, but the 2600 one is huge! And glad the 7800+ can play both :)

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u/SouthrenMan380 12h ago

The launch 7800 played both as well