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

<figure> <img alt="Atari’s The 800XL retro PC against a colorful illustrated backdrop." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Atari" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/atari.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">After resurrecting iconic consoles like the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/22/23841336/atari-2600-plus-compatible-with-7800-cartridges">2600</a> and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/801646/atari-intellivision-sprint-console-competition">Mattel's Intellivision</a>, 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 <a href="https://plaionreplai.com/en-gb/collections/consoles/products/the-800xl" data-type="link" data-id="https://plaionreplai.com/en-gb/collections/consoles/products/the-800xl">Plaion</a>. 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.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 800XL is <a href="https://atari.com/pages/800xl">available for preorder now for $219.99</a> with shipping expected to start in April 2027. It comes with …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1007732/atari-console-800xl-basic-personal-computer-retro-preorder">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>