» MORE GAMES! That expansion tutorial now available to watch: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY » PADDLE PROBLEM? I've done a couple update videos showing the problem with the paddle is more than just "tightness": kzitem.info/news/bejne/xYWMxa2PoaGjh6g
@mikesilva3868
Жыл бұрын
Interesting info 🎁
@pfranx
Жыл бұрын
But there is no firmware update available on the site indicated by the console instructions!
@macgyver6999
Жыл бұрын
Emcee sent me here, wish there was 7800 gold
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
@@pfranx You're right. That's not where it comes from. 😉
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
@@macgyver6999 Major ups to Emceemur! A 7800 FB Gold would also be great, for sure!
@ctbinary42
Жыл бұрын
I’m charging you with accessory to murder because my wife is going to KILL me when I bring this home. 🤣 Great review. I really want one now. I’d love to see how to add new games to it too
@RemoWilliams1227
Жыл бұрын
Literally laughed out loud on that one, our wives would agree
@ricknova1973
Жыл бұрын
😆 to funny I know how you feel 👍
@random_barn_owl6915
Жыл бұрын
That's an adorable owl profile pic
@ReptilianRichardRamirez
Жыл бұрын
You're wife is going to kill you over a 60 dollar retro console? Lmao.. You need a new wife.
@joezar33
11 ай бұрын
So what was the outcome ? Did your wife let you off the hook because it was a cute looking Atari 2600 lol ?
@adm712
Жыл бұрын
Got a huge kick seeing the joystick side by side with the console and how much bigger it is. Also, it's great the paddle controller is included. One complaint I always had with these Flashbacks was that games like Breakout and Circus Atari just don't cut it on actual non paddle controllers. These games were created to be played solely with the paddle controllers. Enjoyed the review. Thanks
@ElectroDFW
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Night Driver and Warlords as well. I'll never understand why paddle games were put into systems like the Flashback Portable. It only has a D-PAD!
@ULTIMATEPATCHES
Жыл бұрын
Worse yet, the paddle implementation is wonky on all the Flashbacks.
@hardkoregamer1981
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully aftermarket Atari controllers are supported with this unit.
@map3384
Жыл бұрын
Memories of Christmas morning 1981. Can’t believe how high tech it was for the time. For $200 a unit it was pricey for the time. That’s $660 in todays money.
@kirk1968
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review, I didn't know this even existed! I have an original 2600 from 1978 along with around 25 cartridges. Thing's built like a tank and still works. Amazing that so many of those are now built-in.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@Jolt7800
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this review. As an Atari enthusiast from way back when I got a Flashback as a gift about 7 years ago. It really inspired me to get back into the original hardware and I now have a working Atari 7800. The Flashbacks definitely have their limits but have their place in gaming.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@feenix219
Жыл бұрын
The 7800 is great.... the homebrew community has done some amazing work with it; you HAVE to try "Bently Bear's Crystal Quest".... if it had come out in '84 it would have changed the industry. In the late 80s, I actually chose a 7800 over an NES.
@IggyStardust1967
Жыл бұрын
@jolt Since you have a working 7800, I have to recommend a game from AtariAge for you, if you don't have it already. Skramble. It is a "Homebrew", recent release... but holy shit is that game damned near Arcade Perfect! I can't really afford all of the games they have put out, but that one.... I just HAD to have given how much I loved the arcade version. It's worth the money for it! Also, there are a lot of very well coded 2600 games that will work on the 7800, as well. Definitely take a look at those, too. I am not a coder/programmer, nor do I work for AtariAge in any capacity.... but I am on their forums as "[d2f]Iggy*SJB". I don't go there very often, as I hate torturing myself with looking through the atariage.com/store/ and seeing all the games I can't afford. But I can say that the games are made with love, and worth the price you pay for them. I've never been disappointed with any purchase from there.
@tomyyoung2624
Жыл бұрын
Yes firmware update was needed.
@supersteve76
Жыл бұрын
Imagine if all of the Atari classics were remastered into Nintendo quality 16/32bit games. Improved graphics, sound and gameplay.
@lucasRem-ku6eb
Жыл бұрын
is outrun on it ?
@TheRunninghippie
13 күн бұрын
That would kinda suck.. I guess?
@DyenamicFilms
Жыл бұрын
I got an Atari 2600 in 1981. My very first game system. Then I got a Colecovision, then a Sega Genesis. I moved to PC gaming after that. Never had another console since. The Donkey Kong was terrible on Atari, but pretty good on Colecovision. Surprised Donkey Kong isn't included on this. That Atari Space Invaders imposter port on there is weird. Nothing like the Atari 2600 version. It's technically better, but yeah, you buy this sort of thing to play the original as it was, even if it wasn't as good.
@PhirePhlame
Жыл бұрын
I see what looks like an infrared filter as the "cartridge slot". Now, I have a significantly older unit (old enough to still use the classic yellow and white cables) and its pack-in controllers are infrared wireless, though it does have ports for wired controllers on the front of the system as well. And, yes, P1 has the same extra buttons on it. I'm curious if that really is a receiver to let it still use those IR controllers if you have them?
@JasonKlepacz
Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing when I saw the "cartidge slot"
@Cyko..
Жыл бұрын
I need this in my life! The collection is awesome! There's a couple personal favorites of mine that are missing (E.T., Pac-Man, and Ms. Pac-Man) but overall it is perfect! Love the design of it! And save states?! WOW! How can I purchase this immediately?? My mom bought us the OG wood grain Atari 2600 back in the day that came with Combat and then she also bought Space Invaders at the same time. I think it was like $300 for everything from Montgomery Ward back in the very late 70s. Just to have those 2 games alone on this replica brings back some very fond memories! Sure, I can emulate all these games and more for free, but there's something about the nostalgia of this unit that plucks at my heart strings! Eh, nevermind. That version of Space Invaders is not what I was expecting.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Hey, Cyko. Link to purchase is in the video description, or right here: amzn.to/3IIketo 😀
@jasonpaulelder
Жыл бұрын
The Atari Flashback 8 Activision edition has stood as my most played system, so, this newest release is a great surprise - especially since it includes the paddle controllers. In looking at the title list online, the three games that I'm particularly happy to see included are Pitfall ll, Burgertime, and Demon Attack...but - not having the 2600 version of Space Invaders doesn't make much sense to me. I want the sentimental experience of the original, enjoyable game that I consider to be perfect from Atari. It was actually one of the first games that I ever played at a friend's house in childhood, which makes it more special. Having an advanced version from elsewhere included instead is, at least for me, out of place as it "breaks the spell" (so to speak) in having the priceless connection to the past. If it's going to called an Atari "flashback," then that's all I personally want on it. Anyway, with that said, I could still see purchasing one, at some point, to add my At Games family.
@jcchaconjr
Жыл бұрын
This Anniversary Edition is pretty cool, especially since it's one of the closest renditions of an actual VCS unit that they've produced. I might get this, even though I have several ways to play Atari games, including an actual Heavy Sixer VCS with Harmony cart. BTW, I too wondered for years why the odd version of Space Invaders is included, especially since the original version was licensed by Taito. I found by way of an old Atari Age forum thread that apparently Taito did not want that "inferior" version featured in the unit, which strikes me as very odd, considering that the game is still great, and is likely what got a ton of people to buy an Atari after that game released. Just curious - do the paddles still work on an original console? previous versions used to, and AtGames used to sell them separately (to be able to play 4 player Warlords), but they abruptly stopped selling them at one point. It would be really nice if they sold these once again, as original paddles aren't going to fix themselves, and if they work, it would be a good alternative for original 2600 owners.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
I don't know about the other way around, but OG paddles work on the Flashback. I still think they are inferior to real Atari paddles, so I'd look for those before I'd buy AtGames paddles.
@ElectroDFW
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp speaking of paddles, has anyone found a way to replicate the NES Arkanoid controller? I freakin love that games, but it cannot be played well with a D-Pad. And vintage Arkanoid controllers are rarer than hen's teeth, and quintuple the price.
@JasonKlepacz
Жыл бұрын
@@ElectroDFW I wish I knew. I bit the bullet and bought an original Arkanoid controller recently. Love that game. (posting mostly to see if someone follows up, not to be "that guy" that comments useless stuff.
@chriscorsello
Жыл бұрын
I own several of the Flashback systems and in general it is a good experience. I agree with your critique of the controllers and some of the wonkiness with navigating for paddle games and such. It is an odd thing about Space Invaders and they have included this same version in earlier iterations of the Flashbacks. I noticed that they did not include Frogger this time, which on (maybe) Flashback 9 they did but.... like Space Invaders it was a totally different version from the 2600. (I think it might have been the NES version.) Also, I will note that the Flashback 2 in my mind is worth owning, simply because it is the only one that does not use emulation but rather emulates the original hardware. ("Atari on a chip") The Flashback 2 can be relatively easily modified to add a cartridge slot to play original cartridges. The game selection on the Flashback 2 is very limited however. (40 games + 2 "hidden" games.)
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Oooh. Sounds like the FB2 is a holy grail, then. Thanks for the info.
@PhirePhlame
Жыл бұрын
Are you sure it's the NES one, and not one of the successors to the 2600? I know there's a 5200 version of Frogger.
@chriscorsello
Жыл бұрын
@@PhirePhlame I’m not definite. I’ll have to take a closer look. The Frogger variant (I played it again last night because of this discussion) and graphically it is pretty good, but it lacks the music (like Arcade1up) and lacks the correct sound effects. Does not have that unique satisfying sound when you put the frog in it’s place across the water. Also takes longer to get harder than the Arcade.
@johova33
Жыл бұрын
I think the space invaders was done for the 2600 and is fan made/homebrew. I haven't played it for a while, but if memo serves it is much closer to the arcade version.
@techdistractions
Жыл бұрын
I havent had a great experience with atgames in the past but it is pleasant to see they’ve put some attention to detail on this one 👍
@SC-lc7tm
Жыл бұрын
I got this recently and i felt the controllers were terrible. i'm thinking of returning it because how it controlled in the games felt very clunky.
@Emceemur
Жыл бұрын
That’s not the milkshake! Lol if you remember that was your gripe with the other Flashbacks too. It was something about sounds and licensing that required that bogus version of SI to be used. Weird. But this looks a lot like the X, just more games. They said the X had to be opened up and modded with a Y cable due to no sd slot. So I didn’t mod it like we did the 9. It’ll be cool to see what you do to this one. This was a great and thorough look! Well done, dude.
@SumDumGy
Жыл бұрын
The thing that’s being reviewed that hasn’t been available for purchase anywhere for at least the last month or more. The day I learned of this I went looking. Can’t even confirm it’s existence. ...and behold the irony! As I submit this comment I go back to Amazon and check and it’s miraculously available again out of nowhere. Wow.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you've just been unlucky, Tim. It has been going in & out of stock on Amazon about every 3-4 days, and you caught it on a good day finally! Congrats.
@SumDumGy
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp Seems that way! I had given up checking until your video popped up so thanks for the public service.
@TheLadsBandLive
Жыл бұрын
The paddle controllers were the real heroes of the 2600
@bowds7
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John, I recently purchased the standard 50th edition that has less games and no paddles or hdmi cable. Apart from that it is the same unit? Gold switches and cuteness. I haven’t owned one of these before but the thought of being able to put the Atari game libraries on this little unit would be a Gen x dream come true. I love the save and rewind features, I wish we had that back in the day, any way ,can you please show us how to add the games to this baby? I’ve never done that sort of thing before, thanks mate, Steve From Tasmania Australia.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, TPT. Thanks for watching. As I understand, the non-Gold is the same model with only the minor differences you noted. With my expansion video coming soon, you'll be able to essentialy upgrade your unit to the Gold variety (without the change in included hardware, of course).
@RETRONuts
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking about name 2600 and all I can come up with maybe its the bytes the games use on the cartridges so the VCS could only use up to 4 Kb of ram cause it used a MOS Technology 6507 that only had 8KB not like the 6502 that had 64kb that was used in the C64 so maybe even less so 2.6 KB = 2600 Bytes so the 2600 could be its bytes of ram it could use... :) or the size of the IC ROM on the cartridges cause they are Read Only Memory ROM so can only how so much data, it would make sense because how low pixel the games were so they uses as less ram as possible, so in a way it like a Commodore VIC20 really just with no basic and used cartridge games only, but I think Commodore copied the Atari 800 didn't they because the 800 came out before the VIC20..? I have a Atari 800XL too(I love that machine, I got that in 2001, and it still works), and the Atari Game System, I have a lot of Atari stuff, even though my first computer was the Commodore PET(1983) then the C64 in 1984, I wonder if anyone will make a Commodore PET Mini, that would be cool... :)
@kenwheeler3637
Жыл бұрын
I have a couple older versions. I found that the joysticks were far more fragile than the originals. They do not have the separate plastic reinforcement piece inside the stick as the originals did. I discovered this when one of the Atgames controllers snapped off at the base. No idea if these newer iterations of the systems have improved the designs at all so something to keep in mind when using them.
@AtGamesGaming
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing attention to what you experienced during game play and evaluation of the device. As we want to ensure all owners are having the best possible gaming experience with our devices, we will be releasing a more comprehensive knowledge base and guide to offer better clarity and more insight into the workings of the Atari Gold Flashback Console.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for popping in, AtGames. It's much appreciated by both me and my viewers. 😀
@d.vaughn8990
Жыл бұрын
You asked if Burgertime should be on the 2600? Answer: An astounding YES! Burgertime is awesome on the 2600! Give it another try - you might end up loving it!
@grahamvaughan7686
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the flashback X but would like the version with the paddles. On that, the version of Frogger they include is non Atari 2600 version as well. Weird. But yes updating it to add your own games is as simple as getting the correct wire from eBay and using a spare usb stick. Then it gives you a usb menu which you can dive into. No firmware update was needed.
@talesfromthejundlandwastes5498
Жыл бұрын
Yes, please do the follow up video on being able to add games, thanks !!!
@lessons9745
10 ай бұрын
Wow, my Mom sold our old Atari 2600 and games years ago at a garage sale.. So now I definitely want this little gem!
@mgs6490
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a follow up on how to add games. Can't believe they are still including that port of space invaders and not the original 2600 version. The paddles seem better this time too, I had a hard time making small movements with them, they tended to jerk from one side or the screen to the other on me.
@SumDumGy
Жыл бұрын
That version is included because, as many people have pointed out here, it’s a licensing issue. Taito apparently won’t allow the original 2600 version to be distributed anymore.
@SR-zm2rp
Жыл бұрын
"Color/BW" refers to the type of television you were connected to, not the game. All games are programmed in color. Yes, when the Atari was first released, people still had B/W tv's. My first tv was B/W. Thank-you for the review.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely - thanks for watching. 😀 Definitely understand that, SR. I mention it because of the handful of games which use the Color/BW switch for a purpose OTHER than changing the chroma/luma of on-screen elements. Space Shuttle is another that comes to mind.
@WagnersTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review Jon! This looks like a great plug 'n play machine 😎 AtGames makes some awesome products.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jon!
@trappedintimesurroundedbye5477
Жыл бұрын
lol they have never made awesome products this would definitely be a first and there pinball and arcade would be the exception but they constantly brought out trash in regards to there contract they had with sega thank god they didn't bring out the last two. But what do I know 🤣 But you can educate me if I'm wrong
@WagnersTechTalk
Жыл бұрын
@@trappedintimesurroundedbye5477 My first AtGames product was the ALP/Legends Pinball. The products since then have indeed been awesome. Check out the Legends Ultimate, Legends Pinball, QuadPlay, BitLCD, Legends Core Max, Legends Pinball Micro, Legends Ultimate Mini (screen rotates from horizontal/vertical), etc. AtGames is a different company today. I have guides on my website for all of these products (same as my channel name) if you want to learn more.
@ethacade
Жыл бұрын
I own the AtGames Flashback but it only has 110 games but it’s not the Flashback Gold version
@Valveus
Жыл бұрын
As cool as this looks, they haven't included ET. Sorry, but that's a real deal breaker for me, so I won't be buying this!
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Due to licensing, E.T. is one game not included, but with a $3 cable and a USB stick, my expansion update will help you add E.T. and hundreds more games: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@brianduval8664
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I haven't seen or heard these games play in probably 40 years! Man, did this bring back memories! I sat for hours playing Asteroids just to turn it over. And man - you wore that like a badge of honor at school! Bragging rights baby! And you were the shit if you found the Easter egg in adventure! I remember Activision had a contest for Kaboom! when you got over 5000 points, you had to take a picture of the screen showing your score. Then you snail mailed it in & won something. As a kid, I was never good enough & damn if I didn't get itchy all of the sudden every time I played Kaboom! But my mom was able to do it. She took a "Polaroid" (lol) but I don't think she ever mailed it in. My dad became somewhat obsessed with collecting 2600 games back in the day & bought a lot of them. My parents still have all those cartridges & the 2600. I'll bet it still works...
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, Brian. Activision rewarded certain scores and accomplishments with physical patches that you could sew onto your jacket/hat/other. Never got any myself, and those patches are highly sought after still today!
@sonicexereaper6814
Жыл бұрын
For 160 bucks with the controllers, paddles, 130 classic Atari titles with proper emulation, and the fact you can apply your own games, that’s a banger of a deal for the 50th Anniversary of Atari. NGL, but I’ve been collecting these babey mode retros. 2 of them as gifts, which are both the Mega Drive 2 and SNES, and 1 I’ve encountered and bought, which is NES. And lol, NGL, but now I want the babey mode Atari console since this little puppy has impressed me with its library and performance. Time I start saving once again. Also, guess I can start seeing the bright side of AtGames and put their flaws with the Genesis and Namco Blast aside. Just hope they can keep that promise without repeating any flaws in their future retro items.
@GoodTalkHQ
Жыл бұрын
amazing video, subbed!
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@glbernini0
Жыл бұрын
This is almost cool. Why only 130 games??? Over 500 were made.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Have I got the follow-up video for you... kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@northsouthy74
Жыл бұрын
I grew up with computers rather than consoles and that version of Space Invaders reminds me of the Commodore 64 Avenger. I loved that game and spent many hours with it, I think it was the only cartridge game I had on the 64. Great times :)
@mikepalmer1971
10 ай бұрын
I loved my commodore and then the amiga.
@northsouthy74
10 ай бұрын
@@mikepalmer1971 Me too man, its a shame Commodore did not keep pushing new tech like the pc did. I built my first PC after my Amiga 1200
@chrishensley5384
Жыл бұрын
The easiest way for Gramps to show little Timmy how we gamed back in the day. I use a set of the Flashback paddles on my old school Atari 2600 and they work great!
@PO-nb8qc
Жыл бұрын
Every few years, Atari releases the 2600 to milk the consumers.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Not true. The 2600 has not been re-released since it ended production. Atari licenses many of its games to third parties who produce units like this one. In this case, AtGames.
@Andrew-nz3yv
9 ай бұрын
It doesn’t let me play when I press fire can you help me play a game like ping video Olympics
@GenXGrownUp
9 ай бұрын
What do you mean when you say, "it doesn't let me play?"
@dhammar73
Жыл бұрын
No Custer’s Revenge? Pass.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
🤔
@stephens4175
Жыл бұрын
I have the Flashback 8 gold editon, and yes that one had that same Space Invaders, I thought they would have gotten the original on the later ones by now...especially by the time the 50th anniversary model came around, dammit. oh well, the 8 is still pretty dam good in my opinion, it's all I need.
@relaxxxrrr
Жыл бұрын
The legends 50 games is pretty good and runs lots of system ROMS from SD, if you update the firmware.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
You don't say... kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@relaxxxrrr
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp The Flashback I'm talking about comes with two 6 button genesis controllers and has mostly real arcade ROMS built it.
@Lachlant1984
Жыл бұрын
I find it interesting that the controllers apparently use the old 9 pin Atari compatible connector, I'm a little surprised they don't use USB. Since they do apparently use the 9 pin socket, I wonder if this means you can use original Atari controllers with this console. The problem with doing that though it original Atari controllers don't have the extra menu/system buttons on them.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
This is for compatibility as you supposed. You can plug in any Atari-compatible 9-pin controller and it works fine (with the exception of the extra control buttons on P1, but you could plug that in P2 for easy access).
@Lachlant1984
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp I see. Am I to understand that the paddles can be moved left and right and up and down like a regular joystick as well as being rotated? I'm just wondering why those extra buttons weren't also included on the paddle controllers, because that would address some of the problems you had with getting into the menus etc. I've never used an original Atari paddle controller.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
@@Lachlant1984 Oh, no, not at all. The paddles simply spin and have the single fire button, so no directionals are available without a joystick plugged into a port.
@artsXart
Жыл бұрын
How many of those stick controllers did you break back in the day?
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
A half dozen at least. I had a big box of controller parts in my bedroom closet and often got to be the joystick surgeon for me and a couple of my friends. I remember re-taping the little dome contacts onto the board with packing tape! And those joystick rubbers make great suction cups after you rip 'em off during a particularly violent play session!
@maxfalconi6995
Жыл бұрын
SPACE INVADERS!!!!!
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
SORT OF!!!!! 😜
@snow69413
Жыл бұрын
I wish they would make a full size Atari with the same features plus the ability to play cartridges.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Sounds very close to a RetroN 77: amzn.to/3Fsxbaf
@snow69413
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp the Retron 77 is very small. I wish they would make a full size classic 2700 Atari that all of the flashback features plus the ability to play Atari cartridges.
@snow69413
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp love your videos
@brettmiller7833
Жыл бұрын
Still no 2600 version of Pac-Man I assume ?
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Not as it ships, but easily fixed with my expansion update: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@TheMultiGunMan
Жыл бұрын
Please do a follow up video about how to add games to this device.
@MTimothyWallace
Жыл бұрын
Good review...except for the Space Invaders but. Taito produced the original version of SI (I actually owned the arcade cabinet). They then licensed the game to Midway. The version you see on your Flashback Gold is a perfect replica of the original Taito Space Invaders.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tim. The SI here isn't a "perfect" replica, but admittedly very close, and close enough for most players. I was just disappointed it wasn't the 2600 SI. I got the one I wanted in the upgrade follow-up from the other day, though, so I'm happy! 😀 kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@tarstarkusz
Жыл бұрын
Burgertime is pretty good. As for how bad it looks, it's NOT the 2600's fault. Mattel had a stupid rule that no M-Network or Intellivision game could have ANY flicker. It was this rule, which the programmer tried to get around, but they would not let him that causes it to look bad. But it plays pretty good. It has a 2kB RAM chip in it. It's the most advanced game from that era in terms of extra RAM. That's 16kbit. That is 16 TIMES the SARA chip.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
I don't think Burgertime is even on this unit by default.
@tarstarkusz
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp I looked at the listing on Amazon and Burgertime is in the list, so it is there by default.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
@@tarstarkusz Cool! It's been a while since I played with the unit unmodified, so I had forgotten.
@darkridearts
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree. I enjoy playing it better than the nes version where I constantly get hung up on the ladders
@CarnorJast1138
Жыл бұрын
I have an original Atari 2600 and 10 games. Such a great console even if the games look dated. Still enjoy the games from this era!
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Same. 😀
@wizdude
Жыл бұрын
I am *so disappointed* by what they did with Space Invaders. that was *the game* that i purchased with my light sixer back in 1981. i loved that game, and i still regularly fire it up on my MiSTer FPGA. i have some USB to DB9 adapters and I play with original CX40 controllers. the flashback looks like it's got a pretty underpowered processor. you shouldn't have any lag on menus and when you launch the game for something as entry level as the 2600. everything built to a price i guess. thanks for a fun video. cheers 🙂
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Space Invaders Fixed! 😉 kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork
22 күн бұрын
Scan Lines: When I moved into my current house 20 years ago, I brought our 36" CRT beastie in with us - and still have it today. It's been connected to the Wii and a couple of others, but - is there any GOLD in them'thar CRT hills for collectors? I'd love to reclaim our closet in the theater (where it and the consoles still live today) but have no idea whom would be interested. Works like a charge and is well kempt.
@macguysgarage
Жыл бұрын
Love the review! Your channel was a recommended one and I'm hooked!(subscribed) ...I grew up in front of the Atari and wish I still had it now...the only thing I never liked is playing it so much I ended up having issues with the switches in the controllers :( ..great review though! ill be checking out your other vids for sure!
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
You just made my night, Mac Guy. Glad you have you here! 😀
@johnenoch6222
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review Jon. Tempted to buy but may wait for the MyArcade version. Love dragon fire and demon attack.
@bobs.381
Жыл бұрын
Dude! I was watching the video & got to the end. Behind you, I see a 2XL! My god, I had that when I was a kid! I used to love that robot! Saw that & was like, wow, brings back memories!
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Bringing back memories is what we try to do with everything at GenXGrownUp. Thank you for watching, Bob! 😀
@FleetStreetBarber765
Жыл бұрын
Atari 2600 good memories first gaming system ever owned as a Kid in the 80s 😀😀 Just Subscribed 💃
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for subscribing. Welcome! 😀
@FleetStreetBarber765
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp Np my friend.
@semiauto3148
Жыл бұрын
How much was the unit?
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
@@semiauto3148 MSRP is $69.95
@PitfallHarry72
9 ай бұрын
Great review! I've got a Flashback 12 Gold on the way, which is essentially the same thing with a little different coloration. I've already got the OTG cable and have copied a few ROMs to a micro SD card in a USB reader, including the original 2600 Space Invaders. I can't wait to play it. I've got a Flashback 2 from 2005, and I've been playing around with that lately, though that required an adapter, as my TV doesn't have the RCA inputs it uses. I've also got a 2600+ on the way, and the four game paddle pack along with it. I hope those paddles are better than what the Flashback comes with. Yeah, I've got the Atari bug.
@MikeRota
Ай бұрын
I only have 1 question, does it have Chopper Command?
@andrewosborne7544
Жыл бұрын
What was asteroid's deluxe then that was only in the arcade to my knowledge
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Good eye, Andrew. That's a 2016 Homebrew/ROMhack. I love that AtGames is really digging into the more modern titles.
@andrewosborne7544
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp thanks clearing that up, I thought after seeing Space invaders it was going to be another weird arcade version or something, Homebrews don't bother me as much as what looked like a colecovision version of space invaders running on an Atari lol
@LegionOfWeirdos
Жыл бұрын
I wonder how hard it would be to gut a dead OG 2600 and install this in the carcass.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Oh, trivial. There's enough space inside a 2600 shell to just put this whole thing right in there!
@chriskutz7144
Жыл бұрын
Atgames is still around ?!? Cool.I like to see them bring out another Colecovision or an Intellivison plug and play console,.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
I just took a look at the ColecoVision Flashback a few weeks ago (kzitem.info/news/bejne/sWac1KaiqYN5l34) and I agree, an updated HDMI version would be cool to see!
@No_thanks780
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully the controllers are more robust than the previous atgames unit. My controller with the navigation buttons broke almost immediately so now I have to use the buttons on the console....which is quite irritating.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Quite honestly, the longer I play with it the more I noticing the joystick is just a little less responsive than I would like. I don't know if it's wearing out, but it's not as responsive as my muscle memory tells me an Atari joystick should be.
@pentiummmx2294
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp typical atgames quality, just terrible chinese made stuff
@danross1038
Жыл бұрын
Atgames... the brand immediately makes me doubt the quality of this thing.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
It's fortunate that a review exists, then, to help you reconcile those presuppositions. 😊
@danross1038
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp except they sent you a review unit, which makes me question your integrity. Giving this thing a bad review would damage your relationship with Atgames. Buying something with your own money completely changes your perspective when honestly evaluating a products quality.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
@@danross1038 I understand the concern, Dan. I think perhaps you're new to the channel, so you have no reason to trust my integrity. I've reviewed dozens of products: some of which I purchased and some which were provided for review, and I approach both equally. I would much rather earn the trust of my viewers than pander to a company to garner favor. I can always just buy a product if one of my reviews were to damage a corporate relationship, but your faith is irreplaceable. This, too, is why I always disclose if a product was sent for review by the manufacturer.
@the_once-and-future_king.
Жыл бұрын
Does it include ET the Extraterrestrial, and a VHS copy of The Star Wars Holiday Special?
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
No, but they can be added via a firmware update. 😉
@AnthonyRichmond-vh3bi
4 ай бұрын
Hey Jon do you review atari flashback X? Because it have frogger but atari flashback 12 gold doesn't have frogger
@odiedodieuk
Жыл бұрын
It’s a shame that there was no way to include the video/documentary footage for the xb/ps anniversary Atari collection
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Not in a unit at this price, I'd think. But the Atari50 Anniversary Celebration is certainly a triumph.
@odiedodieuk
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp oh I knew it’s not physically possible.
@RCfromtheNYC
Жыл бұрын
I got myself a Flashback X second-hand some time ago, and it definitely brought me back to my youth! Of all the Atari PnP's out there, I agree that the X and the 50th Editions are the best so far.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Pretty good stuff. Thank you for watching, RC! 😀
@slow71971
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp No Moon Patrol or Pole Position?Is Battlezone even here?
@MotownBatman
Жыл бұрын
Man the Boot Screen Sucks... What a Simple Feature they just said... here's a rubber stamp
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Haha. It's the little bit of polish I mentioned, right?
@mark-andrews
10 ай бұрын
The Flashback 8 Gold has wireless controllers so a pair of paddles can be in port 1 and the wireless flashback controller functions 100% correctly, for navigating the menus. The 8 can be used with original Atari paddles and joysticks too, via the port. I have recently acquired another set of paddles so I ought to check out if simultaneous four player Warlords is possible? Perhaps the new Flashback, reviewed here, can be used with a wireless version of the controller too?
@davegrams1438
10 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks for the review of this. Great video. Learned a few things. Just picked one of these up myself. First thing I noticed is that I can't get HDMI audio to come through in my elgato capture card.. weird. Is anything known about this by chance? Any tips or solutions? I think you mentioned this somewhere in the video?
@SirPumpkinSlice
Жыл бұрын
The last plug and play was much better. No stuttering and the menu not working is inexcusable.vyour review was fair, but it seems like they are dying. Portable was great. Unsure how many they did. But adding roms was super easy Again good video and you were fair good and bad.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight, Sarge. This is my first unit, so I didn't have that frame of reference.
@bradleydavis6463
Жыл бұрын
The odd versions of Space Invaders and Frogger is an old issue with these units. For Space Invaders, Taito doesn't want the 2600 version out there any more, I guess it isn't up to their standards for the game, so AtGames includes an Android-based arcade clone. They did something similar for Frogger because it has music licensing issues (notice the music missing from this version). And these oddballs have been included in the last several versions of the Atari Flashbacks. The menu graphics are the same as the Flashback X and earlier I believe. The Gold versions of FB 8 and 9 had nicer menu graphics, and that music theme has been around a while also. There are ways to hack different menus, bezels and music into these units, and a whole lot more. The previous Flashback X was almost identical to this unit, with a slightly different remix of games and without the "special" gold switches and Atari 50 logo. Paddles have always been problematic on these, but at least work sort of okay on this version. I prefer my Atari Flashback 9 for the nice wireless controllers and SD card slot, but for something you can actually buy now, the 50th anniversary edition is pretty good with a nice broad game selection and ability to expand for anything you feel is missing (Pac-Man, Ms Pac-Man, 2600 Space Invaders, etc.). Overall this is a great and easy way to substantially experience 2600 on modern TVs without cartridges or modding old consoles. Grab one while you can.
@SumDumGy
Жыл бұрын
I like the X better for its design choices. For this, the way to improve its design would be adding the sixth switch and going with the Heavy Sixer body style. You only get one 50th Anniversary. Why not go that extra step to stand out from the previous edition?
@EarmonkeyMusic
Жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks for this! I've been kind of going back and forth on this unit. Lots of cool stuff in there. That Space Invaders is the same version as an older Flashback system I have. I don't get it. Still a cool unit even with some of the drawbacks you mention. The video with the paddles seems like there is lag, but you didn't mention feeling any lag so I'm assuming that's just the video?? That "rewind" feature is nice.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
I didn't notice any lag. The more I play, the more the tightness loosens up, and the more I'm suspicious of the precision movement accuracy. If I learn more I may do a paddle-update video. 😀 Now we just need to add support to play your awesome custom soundtracks along with the games, and we'll be set!
@EarmonkeyMusic
Жыл бұрын
@@GenXGrownUp 🤣. Actually working on another one as I watched your video
@NotMuchHere
9 ай бұрын
i remember the CX40 would break ... the inner plastic ring such that one or two directions would fail ... has that been fixed ... 3d printer replacments ... the internet wants to know ... namely me ...
@mr.wooper6605
Жыл бұрын
I know they are different products, but what's better? This one or Gamestation plus? I wanted the gamestation plus for it's features and the possibility of playing games in SSD, but this console is so cool!
@bryanscarboddi1210
Жыл бұрын
Wow it's tiny🖤 the other flashbacks were so big *and* not HD🙄I love it🥀🖤🥀Looks very cool plus HD🤑😉
@HeyYo8
Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@andychamplin
Жыл бұрын
If you don't like the paddles that it came with why don't you use the official paddles since the port is exactly the same and it should be mapped the same.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
I do.
@JustinEmlay
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, they are making those much smaller now! I got the unit right before they started with the firmware updatable models but my controllers are wireless. I much prefer them.
@SC-lc7tm
Жыл бұрын
what do you mean firmware updateable models?
@fionagibson3314
Жыл бұрын
The Atari 2600 space invaders is not the one on the flashback and I belive the orginal only went upto 9999 I got upto 9670 didn't lose any lives just got invaded.
@RETRONuts
Жыл бұрын
It has no PACMAN game ..weird and no screenshots of the games... :( The joystick is identical to ATARI Flashback 9, I have that too plus a 1977 ATARI VCS.. :) ATGames uses the same background music on there Sega Mega Drive with SD Card, because it uses the same menu, all there consoles do, all they changed was the images, it probably uses Retroarch cores too, I find thats a bit lazy not changing it to make it feel different to the next one.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
That's correct. Atari doesn't have the license from Namco to re-distribute Pac-Man, so it won't be on these units in the foreseeable future. You can add hundreds more games (including Pac) using my upgrade video, though. kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@ReeseKaine
Жыл бұрын
It sounds like Taito was really offended by the 2600 Space Invaders game. Kinda like why Namco isn't letting the 2600 Pac-Man from being seen again.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
I'd heard that somewhere too. Luckily, we have a say in thatt! Check out my expansion upgrade follow-up: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@EchoRhythmMusic
Жыл бұрын
I remember my mom bought a colicoevision for HERSELF for Christmas…safe to say, I have mommy issues
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha!
@gonzchi
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if anybody commented already, but that Space Invaders is the Apple II version.
@TheRealAmericanMan
Жыл бұрын
They always put the “arcade” version of Space Invaders on the Flashbacks for legal reasons
@kapnkerf2532
Жыл бұрын
It's also not the original Space Invaders that would do double fire power hack if you held down Select or fiddled with the Power switch just right.
@melcrose
Жыл бұрын
At games is just ... sloppy. And the emu is bad and underpowered. CLEARLY the sound is delayed by .. a bunch. Nope from me. Cute system, but nope nope nope nope
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Nopes not withstanding, I've experienced no issue with the emulation save for the stutter I pointed out during initialization. Thanks for watching, Jeff, if you did.
@paulbrennan5807
Жыл бұрын
i dont know about anybody else but the main joystick on mine seems awful if you push up on pacman it will turn left most of the time not up ..also feels a little crunchy ...its a shame only had it a few weeks emailed them but still waiting for a result ...For £100 you would think it would be better
@franklincourten8281
11 ай бұрын
Does the 2600+ and Gamestation Pro consoles surpass this Flashback?
@creeksider248
Жыл бұрын
Very cool video! I had a 2600 as a kid, with almost every game within the group of us in my neighborhood! Great memories! Thanks for posting this, I need a Flashback now, haha! Just Subscribed and Thumbs Up!! - Todd C (Creek Sider1)
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@JohnWindberg
5 күн бұрын
Am I to understand that the Atari 50 DLC will not be available on the Atari VCS? I see PC, Switch, Xbox, and PS5, but not VCS.
@GenXGrownUp
5 күн бұрын
Did I say something about that in this video? Sorry, it's been a while.
@darthpenguin66
Жыл бұрын
is there a release date for this?
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
It's out now. Link to purchase is in the video description, or here: amzn.to/3IIketo
@wegottafishdude
Жыл бұрын
This guy is tearing this thing a new one calling out all the bad boo-hoo, boo-hoo bad bad bad this this this don’t work that that that don’t work back in the 80s we were just glad to get one and play the games so I guess Atari can’t bring everything back
@fionagibson3314
11 күн бұрын
In Australia there was the same for sale but didn't have the paddle controller.
@olafbuddenberg4787
11 ай бұрын
Hey, just wanted to thank you for your insightful review. I subbed, too. Now let's game on!
@GenXGrownUp
11 ай бұрын
Any time! I appreciate you watching and subscribing. 😀
@s.patricktoman8301
Жыл бұрын
No Frogger, no Pac-Man, no ET? But I do like the unit itself. The paddles and the joystick do tend to loosen up the more you play with them.
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Frogger, Pac-Man, E.T., and the right Space Invaders are all coming soon in my follow-up showing how to add games to this little guy!
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
😉 Fixed: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kmmQxZhmn6CcZHY
@hovermotion
Жыл бұрын
Wow , I never knew this was out. gret vid..
@GenXGrownUp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😀
@TheMultiGunMan
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering this. I really appreciate all that you do.
@2GuysTalkingPodcastNetwork
22 күн бұрын
Haw! The box and imagery as large as the ORIGINAL console, that's 8x larger than the actual console. UGH! Are all of the "stuff" supposed to plug into it without it tipping over/etc? (continues twatching)
@GenXGrownUp
22 күн бұрын
Haha! 🤣
@MaximumRD
Жыл бұрын
Admittedly the Atgames Atari Flashbacks do not entice me, I am happy with my Flashback II by Legacy Engineering and my HARMONY CART. I will say I thought my Flashback was so small compared to the original classic 2600 from back in the day but this unit is crazy small lol.
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