Atari has officially unveiled THE 800XL, a modern recreation of its classic 8-bit home computer. The device was developed by Retro Games Ltd., a company known for producing authentic hardware replicas from the 1980s. The new model aims to preserve the original aesthetic while incorporating updates for contemporary display standards and gaming environments.
The hardware features a full-sized mechanical keyboard, a functional cartridge slot, and integrated Atari BASIC. Manufacturing and distribution of the unit are being handled by PLAION REPLAI. The company has confirmed that the machine is designed to support the extensive library of software and games originally released for the 8-bit platform.
Pre-orders for the device are currently open. The retail price is set at $219.99, £199.99, €219.99, and AUD 349.99. According to the official announcement, the company expects to begin shipping the units to customers on 23 April 2027.
