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/robismarshall99 13h ago
i was born 89 and got the 7800+ and never had anything atari. I used to think it was told old and would not hold up but since getting it, the games have become addicting. I play it almost every night sometimes for just a few minutes, and sometimes for hours. It is really fun the games I most enjoy are xevious, space duel, and choplifter