Atari 800XL returns with keyboard, cartridges and BASIC

Retro Games Ltd. and PLAION REPLAI, under license from Atari, are releasing a recreation of the 1983 Atari 800XL home computer. It features a 57-key mechanical keyboard, a working cartridge slot, HDMI output with PAL/NTSC modes and 25 built-in games; pre-orders are open at $219.99 with shipping from April 23, 2027.

• Pre-order price is $219.99 (€219.99, £199.99), shipping starts April 23, 2027
• 57-key mechanical keyboard, cartridge slot for Atari 400/800/XL/XE and four USB-A ports
• 25 built-in games including Asteroids, Centipede and M.U.L.E., plus two hidden titles
• Classic Mode offers Atari BASIC for writing your own programs