Atari is bringing back one of its earliest 8-bit home computers

October 8, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

Atari’s The 800XL retro PC against a colorful illustrated backdrop.

After resurrecting iconic consoles like the 2600 and Mattel's Intellivision, Atari is relaunching one of the brand's personal computers that originally debuted 43 years ago. The 800XL is a faithful recreation of the all-in-one 8-bit PC that's being resurrected as part of a collaboration with game developer and publisher Plaion. While most retro enthusiasts will probably use it for gaming, the new 800XL carries forward the original's built-in mechanical keyboard for those wanting to code their own games and apps using Atari BASIC.

The 800XL is available for preorder now for $219.99 with shipping expected to start in April 2027. It comes with …

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