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General

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Series

Atari 26001Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026The 2600+ recreates the Atari 2600 four-switch model at about 80 percent scale.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

11245548Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CG7LMFKYRead 15 October 2026US Amazon listing shows manufacturer part number and model number 1124554. Other regions use different retailer codes.

NPG-001B-GRN-US2Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Starter Pack variant SKU NPG-001B-GRN-US on the maker's store feed (products.json).

GTIN / EAN

8100869225368Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CG7LMFKYRead 15 October 2026UPC shown on the US Amazon listing. It is a valid UPC-A. The PAC-MAN Edition has a different UPC.

8600035781172Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Barcode on the Starter Pack variant. Target lists the same UPC.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

22 August 20232Press releasepress.plaion.com/AN-ICON-RETURNS-ATARI-AND-PLAION-ANNOUNCE-FAITHFUL-RECREATION-OF-THE-ARead 15 October 2026PLAION and Atari press release dated 22 August 2023.

13 July 202319Press articleadvanced-television.com/2023/07/21/preorders-for-nex-playground-go-live-transforming-family-time-in-the-living-roomRead 15 October 2026Trade site reprint, dated 21 July 2023, of the Nex Business Wire release. The original release id (20230713) and its syndicated copies carry 13 July 2023. It opened pre-orders at an early bird price of $179 with the first batch due for the 2023 holiday season.21Press articlelowpass.cc/p/nex-playground-motion-tracking-box-tvRead 15 October 2026Lowpass reports that pre-orders opened on Thursday, 13 July 2023. This matches the Business Wire release id.

Status

Available1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Sold on the Atari store at $129.99.

Available2Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Listed on the maker's store and sold by US retailers.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$129.992Press releasepress.plaion.com/AN-ICON-RETURNS-ATARI-AND-PLAION-ANNOUNCE-FAITHFUL-RECREATION-OF-THE-ARead 15 October 2026Launch price $129.99, US dollars. Sold at Atari.com for North America.

$19918Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nex_PlaygroundRead 15 October 2026Infobox: introductory price US$199. The 2023 pre-order price was $179. US price excluding sales tax.20Press articlereviewed.com/parenting/features/nex-playground-best-ces-2024-launch-game-01-11-2024Read 15 October 2026Jan 2024 CES coverage: pre-orders at $179, described as $20 off the purchase price, so the regular launch price is $199. US dollars, excluding sales tax. This was the launch bundle with the older joystick remote. The current D-pad remote SKU sells for more.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€119.992Press releasepress.plaion.com/AN-ICON-RETURNS-ATARI-AND-PLAION-ANNOUNCE-FAITHFUL-RECREATION-OF-THE-ARead 15 October 2026Launch price EUR 119.99 as published for European retail. Tax treatment is not stated.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Aqua/yellow12Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146587-does-the-nex-playground-come-in-different-colorsRead 15 October 2026Only the aqua/yellow version is sold.

Hardware revisioniThe exact hardware family researched. Later revisions can change storage, ports, dimensions, weight and power.

Atari 2600+ Console & Joystick, 2023 standard woodgrain model1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Standard Console & Joystick SKU. The PAC-MAN Edition is a separate SKU with a wireless joystick.

NPG-001B-GRN-US (current US store SKU)2Maker product pageshop.nexplayground.com/products/nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Current US store SKU. Nex does not publish hardware revision notes.

Platform

Atari 2600+1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker name of the console is Atari 2600+.

Nex Playground1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026Maker product page names the console Nex Playground. Games run on its Play OS.

Operating system

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Play OS (closed system built on the Android Open Source Project)14Maker product pagenexplayground.com/safety-privacyRead 15 October 2026Safety and privacy FAQ: Play OS is a closed system built on top of the Android Open Source Project.

Backward compatibilityiSupported earlier console game libraries. Source notes state disc, download and subscription restrictions. Compatibility with a library does not mean every title works.

Atari 2600 cartridges, Atari 7800 cartridges1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Plays original Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges by emulation. Atari states up to 99 percent compatibility from just under 600 tested games. Some titles do not run.2Press releasepress.plaion.com/AN-ICON-RETURNS-ATARI-AND-PLAION-ANNOUNCE-FAITHFUL-RECREATION-OF-THE-ARead 15 October 2026Cartridge slot is backwards compatible with hundreds of original Atari 2600 and 7800 games.3Press releasepress.plaion.com/AN-ICON-RETURNS-ATARI-2600-IS-OUT-TODAYRead 15 October 202699 percent compatibility rate with just under 600 games tested.

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Game servicesiNamed game subscription or cloud services. Availability and required subscription belong in source notes.

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Nex Play Pass1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026Play Pass unlocks 60+ games. Subscription sold in 3-month and 12-month terms. Games need Wi-Fi to download.

Remote PlayiStreams games running on this console to a compatible device. Cloud gaming is a separate service.

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Processor and graphics

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System on chip

Rockchip 31281Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Page lists a Rockchip 3128 SOC. atari.com blocks direct fetches with a bot check, so the page text was read through search-index text and cross-checked with Hackaday, Time Extension and PCWorld.4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review states a Rockchip 3128 system on a chip.5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2161782/atari-2600-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review states a Rockchip 3128 Arm SoC that emulates the games.9Press articlehackaday.com/2023/09/11/atari-introduces-a-new-old-consoleRead 15 October 2026Hackaday quotes the Atari page: Rockchip 3128 SoC, 256 MB DDR3 RAM and 256 MB eMMC flash.

Amlogic A311D2-NOD16Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states an Amlogic A311D2-NOD CPU. Wikipedia and TechRadar give the same part name.

CPU

Quad-core Arm Cortex-A710Spec databaselkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/2210.3/08435.htmlRead 15 October 2026Rockchip RK3128 device tree patch lists a quad-core Arm Cortex-A7MP processor. This is the chip's own feature list. No console clock speed is published.

8-core ARM processor17Reviewmumsnet.com/reviews/nex-playground-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: 8-core ARM processor with Mali-G52 GPU.

CPU coresiPhysical CPU cores, including any cores reserved for the operating system. These are not logical threads.

410Spec databaselkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/2210.3/08435.htmlRead 15 October 2026Four cores from the RK3128 feature list. Atari writes the SoC as Rockchip 3128.

817Reviewmumsnet.com/reviews/nex-playground-reviewRead 15 October 2026Eight cores per the review spec line. Wikipedia also says 8-core ARM chip.

CPU threadsiHardware-supported logical CPU threads, including any threads reserved for the operating system. Simultaneous multithreading can depend on the operating mode.

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Max CPU clockiHighest published CPU clock for this hardware. State variable clock, SMT and mode conditions in the source note.

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GPU

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Mali-G52 MC416Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states a Mali-G52 MC4 GPU.

GPU compute units

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Max GPU clockiHighest published GPU clock for this hardware. Variable clock and mode conditions belong in the source note.

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GPU compute (FP32)iPublished single-precision compute rating. This does not measure game performance. Different GPU architectures can count operations differently.

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Hardware ray tracing

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Upscaling technologiesiNamed image reconstruction or upscaling methods supported by the console. Supported games and firmware requirements belong in source notes.

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Memory and storage

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Main RAMiPhysical main CPU/GPU shared memory, including the portion reserved for the operating system. Separate auxiliary system memory is excluded.

256MB1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026256 MB DDR3 RAM. 256 MB stored as 0.256 GB.4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review states 256 MB DDR3 RAM.5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2161782/atari-2600-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review states 256 MB of internal memory.9Press articlehackaday.com/2023/09/11/atari-introduces-a-new-old-consoleRead 15 October 2026

16GB16Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states 16 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Wikipedia and TechRadar agree.

Main RAM type

DDR31Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 20264Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review states DDR3.

LPDDR4X16Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nex-playground-consoleRead 15 October 2026Review states LPDDR4X.

Auxiliary system RAMiSeparate physical system memory outside the main CPU/GPU shared memory pool. This is not a reserved portion of main RAM.

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Auxiliary system RAM type

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Memory bus width

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Memory bandwidthiPublished bandwidth for each memory pool. A split pool is recorded in separate rows, not combined into one bandwidth.

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StorageiMarketed built-in storage in decimal GB. 1 TB is 1000 GB. Usable free space is separate.

256 MB1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026256 MB eMMC fixed internal storage. Stored as 0.256 GB decimal. It holds the system software, not games.4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review states 256 MB eMMC fixed internal storage.5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2161782/atari-2600-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review states an equal 256 MB for storage.9Press articlehackaday.com/2023/09/11/atari-introduces-a-new-old-consoleRead 15 October 2026

64GB15Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-92356817Read 15 October 2026Target spec list: 64GB data storage capacity.

Storage type

eMMC1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 20264Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review states eMMC.

eMMC18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nex_PlaygroundRead 15 October 2026Infobox: 64 GB eMMC. kod.ru also says eMMC. CGMag calls it an SSD, which is loose wording. Nex states no storage type.

SSD read bandwidth (raw)iPublished uncompressed internal SSD throughput. Compressed throughput is separate.

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SSD read bandwidth (compressed)iPublished compressed internal SSD throughput. Compression assumptions belong in the source note.

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Storage expansion methodsiSupported internal or external storage. Source notes distinguish storing current-generation games from playing them directly.

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Internal storage expansion slot

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Max internal storage expansioniLargest supported added internal drive under the stated firmware. Built-in storage is excluded.

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Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest explicitly supported video signal resolution. This is not native game rendering resolution. State game, app and firmware requirements in source notes.

1280 × 720px4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review says the HDMI output is 720p. Atari states only HDMI output and a widescreen mode. A retailer attribute says 4K, which no review supports.

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Max output refresh rateiHighest published output signal refresh rate. Resolution and connection conditions belong in source notes. Game rendering performance is separate.

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Max game frame rate (claimed)iMaker-published maximum frame rate supported in compatible games. It is not a measured result or a promise that every game runs at this rate. Resolution and mode restrictions belong in source notes.

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Game resolution targetiThe maker's game-resolution target. Native rendering, dynamic resolution and upscaled output are distinct.

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Video output modesiExplicitly supported signal combinations. Rows do not prove a maximum at every resolution or the native resolution of a game.

AAtari 2600+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Conditions
1280	720	Rear switch selects 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.

Source4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026720p HDMI output with a rear 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio switch. Refresh rate is not stated.

BNex Playground

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HDR formatsiSupported output HDR formats. Games, disc playback and streaming apps can support different formats. State those routes in source notes.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. It does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

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Variable refresh rateiPublished support for variable refresh rate output. Connection, display, game and firmware requirements belong in source notes.

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Auto low latency mode

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes11Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146496-how-can-i-use-my-tv-remote-or-third-party-remote-to-control-playgroundRead 15 October 2026A TV remote can control Nex Playground when HDMI-CEC is enabled on the TV.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished output or decoding formats. State games, discs, streaming and passthrough routes in source notes.

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial audio systems. State headset, TV, receiver and supported game requirements in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio outputiBuilt-in support for sending game audio directly to Bluetooth headphones. Controller wireless support does not establish Bluetooth audio.

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No5Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/14112914-does-playground-have-bluetoothRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth headphones and speakers are not supported. All game audio plays through the display over HDMI.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi 515Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-92356817Read 15 October 2026Target spec list: Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac). Bands are not stated.

Wi-Fi bands

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Wi-Fi MIMO

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Bluetooth versioniPublished console Bluetooth version. The supplied controller can use a different version.

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5.25Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/14112914-does-playground-have-bluetoothRead 15 October 2026Maker states Bluetooth 5.2 for the remote connection. Target lists Bluetooth 5.0. The maker value is stored.

Ethernet speed

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the console only. Excludes the supplied controller, optional accessories and drive slots. Count each connector once, grouping identical ports by location and role.

AAtari 2600+

Type	Count	Version	Location	Role
HDMI	1	Not available	rear	Video and audio output
USB-C	1	Not available	rear	Power input
Other	2	DB9	rear	Controller ports for joysticks and paddles

Source4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review lists two DB9 controller ports, an HDMI port and a power socket on the back. It calls the power socket USB-A while the maker, IGN, TechRadar and PCWorld say USB-C.5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2161782/atari-2600-plus-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: one USB-C port for power, HDMI and two ports for hand controllers.6Reviewign.com/articles/atari-2600-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names USB-C power and HDMI ports on the back, plus difficulty switches and a 4:3 or 16:9 selector.7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/atari-2600-review-comfy-beeps-and-boops-in-an-irresistible-packageRead 15 October 2026Review: two controller ports, an HDMI port and a USB-C power port on the rear.

BNex Playground

Type	Count	Location	Role
HDMI	1	rear	Video and audio output
USB-C	1	rear	Power input

Source10Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146476-how-do-i-setup-playground-for-the-first-timeRead 15 October 2026Setup steps name an HDMI port and a USB-C port on the back of the cube. The setup photo on the store page shows only these two connectors.

Disc drive

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Disc driveiWhether a disc drive is supplied with this exact model. A separately sold compatible drive is optional, not built in.

None1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Games come on cartridges. The product page lists a cartridge slot and no disc drive.

None1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026Games are downloaded over Wi-Fi. The product page and setup photos show only HDMI and USB-C connectors and no disc slot.

Optical disc formatsiSupported disc formats for the supplied drive. Optional-drive support belongs in disc_drive_requirements instead.

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Disc drive requirementsiRequirements for a separately sold compatible disc drive, including supported hardware and online pairing.

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Controller

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Included controller

CX40+ joystick1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026CX40+ joystick with a DB9 connector.4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026CX40+ joystick, a replica of the original CX40.

Nex Playground remote with D-pad7Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146565-what-is-the-nex-playground-remote-used-for-do-i-need-more-than-oneRead 15 October 2026The remote is used for menu navigation. It is not needed for gameplay, which uses the camera.

Included controller count

11Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026

17Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146565-what-is-the-nex-playground-remote-used-for-do-i-need-more-than-oneRead 15 October 2026One remote in the box. Nex says one remote is enough for any number of players.

Controller connectionsiSupported connections from the supplied controller to this console. A controller's connections to phones or PCs do not establish console support.

Wired DB91Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Wired joystick with a DB9 connector.

Bluetooth5Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/14112914-does-playground-have-bluetoothRead 15 October 2026

Controller features

Single fire button4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review describes the CX40+ as a near-perfect replica with a single fire button.

D-pad, Built-in microphone7Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146565-what-is-the-nex-playground-remote-used-for-do-i-need-more-than-oneRead 15 October 2026Remote has a built-in microphone for voice features in select games. D-pad from the box contents article.

Controller power

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2 AAA batteries (included)6Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146570-does-it-have-a-batteryRead 15 October 2026Console has no battery. Current Version 2 remote uses 2 replaceable AAA batteries, included. The discontinued Version 1 remote had a rechargeable battery.

Power

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Power supply

External DC1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Powered through a USB-C cable from a separate USB power adapter that Atari does not include.

External DC10Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146476-how-do-i-setup-playground-for-the-first-timeRead 15 October 2026Included USB-C power supply plugs into the wall. Nex says to use the original power supply only.

Rated power inputiConsole electrical input rating as published. A power supply output rating is separate from wall consumption.

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5 V, 3 A via USB-C. The included power supply accepts 100-240 V AC.8Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146592-does-playground-work-anywhere-in-the-worldRead 15 October 2026Universal voltage 100 to 240 V for the included power supply.9Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13245482-what-is-the-environmental-footprint-of-nex-playground-s-motion-tracking-ai-technologyRead 15 October 2026Nex CEO answer states a 5 V / 3 A power supply and calls it a maximum ceiling. It is not stored as a maximum power consumption.

Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum console power consumption. Test or hardware revision restrictions belong in the source note.

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Standby power (claimed)iPublished standby consumption under the stated network, USB and software settings. A range is not reduced to a single value.

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Measured

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Gaming power (measured)iReviewer-measured wall consumption. Record game, mode, hardware revision, resolution and measurement method. A range or approximate figure is not stored as an exact result.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured consumption at the home screen. Hardware revision, connected accessories and measurement method belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured standby consumption. Record firmware, network, USB, download settings and measurement point.

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Gaming noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted sound pressure. Record distance, background level, game, position and exact hardware revision.

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Usable storage (measured)iReviewer-reported available storage after the system reservation. Software version and GB versus GiB convention belong in source notes.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiConsole body in its upright orientation, excluding the stand, attached optional drive, feet and protrusions unless the source explicitly includes them. Width is left-to-right, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. Source notes preserve maker conditions.

Width270Height70.1Depth180.1mm(10.6 × 2.8 × 7.1 in)1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Page lists 10.63 x 7.09 x 2.76 in, converted exactly to mm. Axes follow the console shape: width 270.0, depth 180.1, height 70.1. Wikipedia's rounded 10.6 x 7 x 2.8 in agrees. The page also lists a weight of 1 lb 9 oz, which is not stored because it may include the joystick and Wikipedia gives 1.3 lb.12Press articlestoneagegamer.com/blog/the-atari-2600-plus-is-coming-and-we-have-questionsRead 15 October 2026Quotes the Atari website as 10.63 x 7.09 x 2.76 in, which matches the maker page figure. It also quotes a weight of 1 lb 9 oz, while Wikipedia gives 1.3 lb (0.59 kg). The two weights conflict, so weight is not stored.

Width72Height72Depth72mm(2.8 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)3Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146589-how-big-is-the-nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Published as 72 x 72 x 72 mm. The console is a cube, so orientation does not change the size. Target lists 2.83 in per side, which matches.

WeightiConsole only. State stand, optional disc drive and reference hardware revision conditions in source notes.

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0.389kg(0.9 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146589-how-big-is-the-nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Published as 389 g for the console. Target lists 0.86 lb, which matches. The 928 g in the box article is the packaged weight.

Supported orientationsiPublished supported placement orientations. Stand or feet requirements belong in source notes.

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In the box

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In the box

Atari 2600+ console, CX40+ joystick, 10-in-1 game cartridge, HDMI cable, USB-A to USB-C power cable (power adapter not included), Quick-start guide1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026Page lists console, CX40+ joystick, 10-in-1 cartridge, HDMI cable and USB-C power cable. Power adapter is not included.2Press releasepress.plaion.com/AN-ICON-RETURNS-ATARI-AND-PLAION-ANNOUNCE-FAITHFUL-RECREATION-OF-THE-ARead 15 October 2026Launch release: console, CX40+ joystick controller and a 10-in-1 cartridge.4Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/atari-2600plus-the-grandaddy-of-gaming-is-backRead 15 October 2026Review box list matches the maker list and names a USB-A to USB-C power lead.6Reviewign.com/articles/atari-2600-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review box list: console, quick-start guide, joystick, 10-in-1 game, HDMI cable and USB to USB-C power cable. No adapter.

Nex Playground console with built-in camera, Magnetic camera privacy cover, HDMI cable (about 5 ft), USB-C power supply with cable (about 5 ft), Remote control with D-pad, 2 AAA batteries, 5-game starter pack (Fruit Ninja, Starri, Whack-a-Mole Deluxe, Party Fowl, Go Keeper)1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026In the box section: magnetic privacy cover, remote, power and HDMI cables, 5-game starter pack. Details from the support article on box contents.4Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146551-what-is-included-in-the-box-with-the-nex-playgroundRead 15 October 2026Packaging revised in late September 2024. Current box has the console with camera privacy cover, HDMI cable, power supply and a D-pad remote with 2 AAA batteries. Older boxes had a yellow tilt stand and a rechargeable joystick remote.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026

Vertical stand includediA supplied vertical stand. Built-in feet are not a separate stand.

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Links

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Product page

atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus1Maker product pageatari.com/products/atari-2600-plusRead 15 October 2026

www.nexplayground.com/playground1Maker product pagenexplayground.com/playgroundRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year13Maker product pagesupport.nexplayground.com/en/articles/13146883-warranty-policyRead 15 October 2026One-Year Limited Warranty for new units bought from the Nex website or an authorized retailer. US policy.

Both are also in the API. Back to all game consoles.