Atari 800XL Reissue Pre-Orders Open at $219.99
Retro Games Ltd has opened pre-orders for THE 800XL, an Atari-licensed recreation of the 8-bit home computer, shipping April 23, 2027.
Retro Games Ltd opened pre-orders today for THE 800XL, an Atari-licensed modern recreation of the classic 8-bit home computer. The system is priced at $219.99 USD, £199.99 GBP, €219.99 EUR and AUD $349.99, according to Tom's Hardware.
THE 800XL is scheduled to ship on April 23, 2027. It includes a mechanical keyboard, a working cartridge slot, 25 built-in games, save states, four USB-A ports and HDMI output. The system supports most Atari 400, 800, XL and XE cartridges.
Also included is the updated THECXSTICK, a modern recreation of the CX40 joystick with eight buttons. Two additional games, Castle Crisis and Super Breakout, are unlocked only when an analog controller is plugged in.
The original Atari 800XL was powered by the MOS Technology 6502B processor with Atari's custom ANTIC, GTIA and POKEY chips and shipped with 64KB of RAM. It launched in 1983 at $299 in the U.S. and £249 in the UK.
Quick answers
How much does THE 800XL cost?
THE 800XL is priced at $219.99 USD, £199.99 GBP, €219.99 EUR and AUD $349.99.
When does THE 800XL ship?
THE 800XL is scheduled to ship on April 23, 2027.
What games are included with THE 800XL?
The system includes 25 built-in games. Two additional games, Castle Crisis and Super Breakout, are unlocked only when an analog controller is plugged in.