Tiger Heli for Atari 7800

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Tiger Heli for Atari 7800

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Move over M2, unplug your switch or PS5, there's a new champion of arcade accuracy with Tiger Heli on Atari 7800.

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https://atari.com/products/tiger-heli-7800
Overview

Defend the skies in a challenging, 7800 adaptation of an arcade classic. This vertically scrolling shooter game was first released in 1985 as an arcade game, and became a hit thanks to its fun, challenging gameplay and detailed graphics. Though Tiger-Heli has been ported to numerous other consoles, it never made its way onto an Atari console until now. Fly across 4 challenging stages and destroy 12 different enemy vehicles and infrastructure as you rack up your high score.

You have been given command of the Tiger-Heli chopper, one of the most advanced pieces of equipment available, with orders to take down a rogue nation plotting worldwide destruction. Maneuver your chopper over dangerous terrain with hostile fire trained on your position. Cripple their defensive capabilities with blasters and bombs to rack up as many points as possible. Recruit Mini-Helis to fly at your side to double your firepower. Your goal is to make it through four stages into the heavily fortified military base known as the Mega-Fortress.

Features & Specs

CONSOLE COMPATIBILITY: Atari 7800/7800+, Atari 2600+

CONTROLLER COMPATIBILITY: : New Atari CX78+ Gamepad or original 7800 Proline Joystick (2-button controller required)

PLAYERS: 1 Player

COLLECTIBLE PACKAGING: 40th Anniversary Edition. Full-color manual included.

Availability

Pre-Order Today! Ships July 2025.

Package Contents

- Game Cartridge
- Cartridge Sleeve
- Full-Color Gameplay Manual
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Re: Tiger Heli for Atari 7800

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Re: Tiger Heli for Atari 7800

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It's about damn time that Taito/Toaplan's Tiger Heli showed up on the 8-bit powered Atari 7800 ProSystem just 40 years too late -- better later than never, right?

Does it have both high score/high score initials saving functionality as well?

The asking MSRP of $29.99 usd is "right on the dot" and in line with the original MSRP's of typical 7800 games priced at retail brand new especially back in 1987 through 1990. The USA based Toys-R-Us chain last sold 7800 software in 1990 before dropping it entirely to concentrate on selling the Atari Lynx hardware & software and later on, the Atari Jaguar gaming console platform in 1994.

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