At 21:19 I misspoke and said "AtGames" provided this unit for review. That's obviously incorrect. This was manufactured and provided by My Arcade, of course. 😀

@bigbabatunde1218

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking that as how many tentacles does AtGames have?

@SumDumGy

10 ай бұрын

Potato, potato.

@sb17-go6rj

5 ай бұрын

Haha! I didn't notice! AtGames are basically the same tho

@derekt9671

2 ай бұрын

At games had an sd slot on theirs..

@GenXGrownUp

2 ай бұрын

@@derekt9671 Yes, I reviewed that one as well.

Can’t imagine little Jonny would be so delicate and careful in opening these boxes. You don’t get enough credit for your unboxing skills. You have been working overtime to deliver this great content. Bravo!

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Haha! No, Little Jonny would be ripping cardboard to get to the toy for sure! Thanks for being a viewer, John! 😀

It's too bad they didn't include a way to add games, there's so many great 2600 homebrews

@glennshoemake4200

10 ай бұрын

The 8k pac-man homebrew is nothing short of amazing considering all of the 2600 limitations.

@themidcentrist

10 ай бұрын

@@glennshoemake4200 And it gets a big two thumbs up from Tod Frye himself.

@thomasmacdonough288

9 ай бұрын

True, I remember the original handheld having an SD card slot. Shame they'd backstep like that.

@adamgenard3188

8 ай бұрын

I'd have to agree with you about that. I really like the idea of these licensed consoles with a renewed focus on authenticty from MyArcade. But unfortunately the limitations means they are for collectors already familiar with the games. For the $40 MSRP there are countless unlicensed handhelds that maybe aren't as nice in some aspects but are infinitely more customizable and expandable. For that reason I think they serve a much wider market and are probably better for kids.

@GacMan47

7 ай бұрын

You either buy this or one of the other non-official portable emulator machines. They may not be specially made for Atari games, but still play the games pretty well. Actually I wonder if someone even hacked this thing to add more games.

This is the Atari unit that I am looking forward to buying. I already have a teardown in mind just to see if games can be added

@mknightstalkerx

Ай бұрын

Did you ever find a way?

@RCfromtheNYC

Ай бұрын

@@mknightstalkerx Not yet. I tried a few times, using a micro USB port that is on the main board, and via Linux, with no luck.

@mknightstalkerx

Ай бұрын

​@RCfromtheNYC thanks for the update. 😢

I imagine little me having an Atari portable console on the 80s. All I had was some Casio handheld games. I loved them.

@Blas4ublasphemy

10 ай бұрын

The Atari Lynx was released in the 80's...

@SylveonTrapito

10 ай бұрын

​@@Blas4ublasphemyI live in Argentina. We used to have everything around 10 years later than the rest of the world. We didn't even have Atari officialy. We used clone consoles with multi carts.

I'm ALL over this one. I recently got the Mrs. Pac-Man one and it's awesome. I just missed Atari's heyday due to being born a little too late. But I guess I'm still officially an old fart because I cannot STAND touch controls on phone games and how mindless they are. Ugh. Cool video review.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi Jon thanks for the video. I don't usually like things with the smaller screens because as I get older I can't see anything without my glasses. But I think the 2600 graphics will look great on the small screen. No tiny writing to try and decipher. Looking forward to getting this and perhaps adding more roms if possible. I have a rom pack of a couple hundred 2600 games, unreleased, demos and concept stuff.

Looking back when I was 4 years old in 1985 & now seeing stuff I grew up playing still relevant decades later here in 2023.

amazing video thanks so much

I just ordered this. Can’t wait till it arrives.

I've got one. LOVE IT!!!!!Takes me back to my childhood. Dead on accurate to the original

This does look like one of their better offerings! I got the bases loaded version on clearance and they're fantastic for some quick portable gameplay in a form that you wouldn't necessarily lose sleep over if it got dinged up or lost. Especially when you can find them on sale ;)

Now there are 9483 ways to play 2600 Asteroids instead of 9482.

Yep - need to buy this one!

@Roblox_mrtomas

3 ай бұрын

I will say $34.99 is a good deal

I grew up with friends who had the 2600 though i never had one, I got the NES for Christmas the year it came out. as far as retro handhelds go this is a BEAUTIFULLY designed handheld, the construction, the screen, the colours, that double battery port forming a double grip... MMMWAH! (kisses tips of fingers) I'd buy this and now I wanna see the other products in that checklist! Great review! =D

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for all the great videos Jon. I received mine today! My only wish was Space Invaders... :/ It really needed this game.

@GenXGrownUp

3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! The 2600 SI is a classic that stands on its own.

I’m looking forward for both games Jon 👍

I am picking this one up. I hope it goes on sale, though - $30 would be an easier sell than $40.

Nice strike at the end Jon ! That was the only thing missing from the previous video LOL

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Atari Bowlilng? GOTTA MAKE HIM DANCE! 🎳 😉

“Kind of looks pong-y!” 😁

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Well, it DOES look Pong-y! 🤣

This Handheld looks like a lot of fun!

the color stripes remind me of the girl's apartment in Too Close For Comfort. Remember that show?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

I surely do!

I’m hard on most of these emulation devices, but I do feel like these handhelds have a legitimate place in the market. Playing old school games on a touchscreen freaking sucks. You really want something with physical buttons. So that alone justifies this device’s existence in my book. My only complaint is the games, same as always. My favorite games are always the ones least likely to be on a device like this. I love Imagic games but good luck getting those on a device. I love Frogger and Moon Patrol but they rarely show up on these emulators. That’s always the let down for me.

@darkridearts

9 ай бұрын

Who owns the imagic catalog? They are sleeping on a gold pile

I always see adventure on the go as a selling point, good to see it and the sequel came with the system!!

Arright. Arright. Arright. I do like the diversity of the product line. The pocket one seems very appealing

I really like the aesthetic on this unit, very “Pong-ey” as you said. 😁 This and the Street Fighter unit both seem like solid little “budget” handheld units. Too bad about the screen issues though.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Pong-y, indeed! The screen could be improved, but very little distraction during regular gameplay. Thanks for watching!

I'm going to reiterate that the d-pad may be mushy because it may actually be a Sony PSP-styled thumbstick underneath, and to try pressing one of the fire buttons the moment the ball in Pong or Super Breakout hits the paddle to see if that speeds up the ball. If it does, the roms for both games may be using the Jakks Pacific versions and not the arcade or the home console versions. Either way, this may be the version of this particular release I decide to go with since it's small enough to toss in a pocket or bag and the games can be played fast.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

And I'll reiterate that these are the 2600 ROMs. 😉

My Mum had curtains that were those exact same colours where we were living in the 70’s.

I keep mine on my desk and play when I want to take a 10 minute break. Such a cool item for their 50th anniversary. I do wish that there were more games from activision, etc, but I understand that could have been difficult to get licenses.

I bet this is just the same as the other one… but as a handheld. And that’s exactly what I want

I am getting fed up with all the 2600s and rereleases but this one is cool!

I bought one recently. It’s pretty good, but the one game that I wish was on it is Pitfall.

Thanks for the detailed review Jon. Does the “B” button do anything, or is it the same function as “A”?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure. The B serves as a "back" button in menus, but is included primarily for the "bonus" games which require two buttons (as most seem to be NES titles).

I got it for Christmas. I recommend getting a USB C cord with a USB end to hook to a plug or a power bank, instead of taking it apart to put in batteries

@GenXGrownUp

5 ай бұрын

Great option.

The more I see of the micro players, the more I think I'll wait for the evercade super pocket. Mostly same size screen and available games, but you can add more games via carts for only $20 (although it's another $20 per cart). I might still pick up the street fighter micro player though because of that sweet six button layout.

@KeenRetroGames

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately this has a LOT of games the Evercade never got and never will get if rumors of MyArcade exclusivity are true.

Of course a nice gadget but the Atari retro handheld with sd card slot is capable to run 7800 tittles also, what a shame was only at Europe and not available

4 AA batteries? That's a pocket brick! It's a weapon!

2023 is crazy year for retro community. Imagine 2024! 😉😉

Great video, will you be reviewing the Mega Man versions as well?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'll try to review as many as I can get my hands on! More info means my viewers can make more informed buying decisions.

Dark Chambers is like Gauntlet Bally Midway Gauntlet (locate key to open door)

If you can add your own Atari 2600 roms, that would be great.

Did you ever do a, comparison video from this one to the Atari Flashback Portable Console? On what one to get?

@GenXGrownUp

Ай бұрын

No, but I reviewed both and you can watch each and see which one better appeals to you. Thanks!

Although the lack of an SD card slot is a little disappointing, I'm just glad someone is continuing the portable line up of Atari systems. We have needed an upgrade from the old AtGames portables. I still haven't upgraded from my AtGames Flashback Portable from 2017. 😂

My arcade don't make sense! £40 for JUST PAC MAN and then this? 100 atari games??? I love it!

There was another review that you said that the sound was a bit lower than what it should be. The example was Missile Command. This unit seems to be playing sound (or maybe gameplay as well) at a slightly lower speed. Are my ears playing tricks on me? Also, what was the other review where this was stated? I thought for sure that it was on this channel.

@GenXGrownUp

7 ай бұрын

It was, indeed. I even compared the two side-by-side. (Can you put audio side-by-side?) kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmGjsM-whbi8lKw.html

11:19 20th Century Fox is my favorite company. Cuz of their logo.

Great video like always! I have a hard time wanting to buy any of these. They offer 77 games but in reality the paddle games are unplayable, the swordquest games are not worth it and the sports games nah. I would be interested in a video that shows the best way to play these games besides on original hardware but on hd tv, with good paddle controls, good emulation,etc. But I am glad that they are bringing these games out.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

It might be the GameStation Pro that you're looking for.

@CP-ih6zq

10 ай бұрын

@@GenXGrownUp oh thank you will look into it. I did order the Atari plus. I know it got some criticisms but if I can use my old paddles and play some game select level 7 super breakout and flip over the score in circus Atari in HD that would be amazing !! Lol

I just wish it has ALL games. Or can download them.

I wonder if someone could mod this to include more games, as it seems like it is still running on the Flashback emulator

@schlosspt

10 ай бұрын

There are several options in the market at price range that play everything GBA and earlier. Plus they nurture the "tinkerer spirit" of us older gamers.

Would love to see Wizard of War & Phoenix

Holey, how did i miss Space raid 😮 kewl! Not sure how i feel about the 70's taco bell color scheme tho.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

It's Pong colors! (Although, a Taco Bell themed handheld...)

@lydiakossow

10 ай бұрын

@@GenXGrownUp yeah, I think it's just that I'm a retro-foodie and see things thru that lens. 😁

Nice hat. 😀

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I got it as part of a pre-order bonus bundle when I picked up the Numskull Polybius power hub! 😀 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJ-A1aSHfM-3hMY.html

I have the one that came out a few years ago that has an SD slot… which means I can load all the ROMs that weren’t included. :)

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Is this this one? kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKV8rNqMptfenKg.html It's pretty cool, and the expandability is a real plus.

I just want to be sure that this one work fine without any glitch or problem. Last year i bought an anbernic rg35xx and after just 3 months the screen had some issues (the images just jump). Not anbernic or amazon know what to do, repair technicians have no idea of how to fix it, so I am looking for something more simple and i know many of these games. Also is there a way to know which are the total games available?

Classic Atari games are perfect for the handheld format assuming it's done right with attention on quality. Meaning keeping what works, like clicky buttons and a quality d-pad, and omitting what doesn't, like paddle games.

Needs another difficulty switch. For instance I believe the right difficulty switch in Asteroids triggers the small saucer. If that defaults to easy and can't be changed, you'll only ever see the big saucer that is controlled by the left difficulty switch.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

You're right. Adventure, too -- right difficulty makes the dragons fear the sword.

Sold out everywhere. 😰

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

It'll be restocked soon. Hang in there!

I figured out how to play Free Fall the idea is to flick the falling bodies into the green pipe that is constantly moving back and forth. You have to push the fire button before the body gets to your hand.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Back to Free Fall it is! 😀 Was it worth it?

@jimmcclements5229

10 ай бұрын

@@GenXGrownUp Not the most exciting game but not too bad. I tried to look up instructions for it but to no avail.

Has anyone plugged the usb into a pc to see if it comes up as a storage device......ie let u add roms?

With some paddle games you can sometimes hold down A or B for fast or slow movement. Have you tried this with the Pocket Player? If that's not the case it'd definitely be something to consider for a future release. Keep up the awesome work!

@heinzpilot

10 ай бұрын

Man I really want one of these. But they are out of stock at Amazon. Any other place to get one?

@NateB1976

10 ай бұрын

Did you try ordering directly from My arcade???

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

I'm sure they'll come back in stock shortly - just a big run right at the initial release. 😀

They need to figure out how to make a paddle work here with a device like this. I don't know... maybe put a spinning ring around the outside of the directional pad so you can still get precise control?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

I've gotta think v2.0 has some kind of paddle. And Lynx games!

All it needs is hero, star master, grand prix, midnight magic, trick shot, dragonfire, and others.

About the paddle... I don’t understand why they couldn’t include an old school volume wheel at the top of the unit to act as a paddle control? You know, the kind of volume wheel you’d have like on your Walkman. Surely that couldn’t add that much to the price.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

That seems like a smart addition.

I would like one, but I might as well save my money for the upcoming gamestation portable 😅

@GenXGrownUp

5 ай бұрын

I'm unable to find fault with that logic.

I'm waiting for the 2600+. Emulation is great on things like this and on a PC, but in my opinion, 2600 games were meant to be played in the living room with family. Only something that plugs into your TV screen can do that. Edit: I understand that the 2600+ houses an emulator, but it's not a standard emulation experience.

@GenXGrownUp

9 ай бұрын

I agree 100%

Does it have a rechargable battery or it needs some aa batterys?

@GenXGrownUp

5 ай бұрын

2:28

Looks okay. Nice packaging and console design but why companies insist on including paddle games on systems without paddles is a mystery. I get that they’re recognizable titles but it’s borderline false advertising, since they’re absolutely unplayable.

There's a B button for some reason. Any chance that could be used to adjust the speed of your paddle in paddle games? I don't foresee myself purchasing one of these. The earlier 2600 portable let you add your own games with an SD card, a feature I presume does not exist with this one.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

It's used for navigating the menus and for the bonus games. It may slow/speed the paddle - I'll check it out. No SD card slot, though.

Where did you got the new My arcade stuff?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

In the mail.

Good review again. Looks nice. But too many paddle games. They shouldn’t put Pong on the front of the box unless it is properly playable.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

For recognition, I'm guessing. Thanks for watching!

I like the case graphics. I have quite a few pocket players and they can be hit or miss. Contra is really good but some of them like Dig Dug look and sound terrible. They really need to do a better job on the game emulation side of things

Megamania is my all time fav 2600 game and I was really sad that it wasn't on any of these anniversary systems. But at least I can play it's ugly mutant cousin, Space Raid, if I decide to get one. lol

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

It's like Megamania from a parallel dimension!

Nice. Is it as good as the Atari Flashback portables?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Better in some ways, and lacking in others. All detailed in the video if you get a chance to watch.

New Atari has gone beast mode.

@cryptocsguy9282

10 ай бұрын

@puzzud New Atari didn't have much cash last time I checked their financial reports and I believe the CEO Wade Rosen has more money than the company itself so I'd say them releasing all this hardware with limited funds is very impressive but also highly risky

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Atari's not releasing this - My Arcade is. They're licensing the IP from Atari, so this is a money-maker for Atari, not a risk.

@puzzud

10 ай бұрын

@@GenXGrownUp Thanks for the clarification!

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

@@puzzud But still... yes. Beast mode! 😜

How about Cosmic Ark on the Atari 50 pocket player pro

@GenXGrownUp

5 ай бұрын

How about it?! Great game, but it's from Imagic and not included in the Atari license.

All these Atari products and Atari talk has stiffened my inner joystick. Lol!

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

A kindred spirit!

Does any Atari unit, handheld or for a TV, have the ET game? I've never seen ET on any emulator, handheld or otherwise.

@GenXGrownUp

8 ай бұрын

Like many licensed games, E.T. is stuck in limbo. Atari doesn't own it -- Universal owns the rights. The ability to redistribute it would require a new licensing agreement between Atari and Universal.

@krishnar1182

8 ай бұрын

@@GenXGrownUp Thanks for the information on the ET game and for the great review!

These are the Pocket Players you are looking for ... :-)

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

@lydiakossow

10 ай бұрын

Jedi mind trick 👍

Did you say Atgames sent you the unit? I thought this was My Arcade?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Haha! I did say AtGames - I misspoke.

Well, anything is better than a flashback. We now have MyArcade, Retron 77, Atari 26+, original hardware, PC emulators

@thomasw3880

10 ай бұрын

For Evercade with Atari Collection I, II & Atari Arcade Collection & Atari Lynx I, II ... So 2600,7800,Lynx and Arcade all on TV (Evercade VS) or on the go (Evercade handheld).

Any game that came out after the lunch of the NES is a late Atari 2600 release

I think it's a little funny that the games listed on the front are all games that didn't use a joystick (at least the original arcade games) given the controller included is a (joystick-equivalent) directional pad. I know- they're just meant to be big Atari names. Just a thought on the lack of a "tv type" button- some of the included games actually use that button/switch for a purpose other than the obsolete intended one. Did they patch the games to use the other face button instead? For some of these games at least (others used it for unnecessary QOL functions like pause) that means some lost functionality. Unrelated to video- I learned from Adrian's Digital Basement that SFGE ran concurrently to Vintage Computer Festival SE and was even part of the admission price. Did any you guys attend and meet fellow youtubers like Adrian attending that side of the fence? Just curious. I met him, as well as a few others like Clint/LGR and Dave Murray/8-Bit Guy at VCF Midwest. God willing, I hope to meet you guys someday too- I know that means me getting off my behind and heading to one you all attend like SFGE, I'm not asking you to come here. But if you do, an incentive is Galloping Ghost arcade in Brookfield, just saying... :D

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Hey, QunMang. I definitely spent some time in the vinage computing section of SFGE. Not sure how long it's been there but I have enjoyed that portion over the past two SFGEs for sure. And Ghost is on my bucket list - I'll get there one day!

Hey you got Asteroids? No but my dad does, can't even sit on the toilet some days...

Love your reviews. But I have had the Atari Flashback portable for at least a year-and-a-half now. It is an At games product. 3.2 inch screen, and 80 games. Why would I buy this.. with a smaller screen?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I can't answer why you would buy it or not, though. I'm not a salesman - I just provide you with the information to help you make your own buying decisions.

what about Packman abd Mrs.Packman?

@GenXGrownUp

8 ай бұрын

See the video where I page through all available games.

I want to see something with 7800, 5200, 800 and Lynx games on a handheld. No more 2600 based systems.

How hard would it have been for anyone to type up the entire list of games and put it into the product description on any of the hundreds of places that sell it. Can’t find a games list anywhere. Had to pause it on each screen to get the list.

@GenXGrownUp

5 ай бұрын

Happy I could help.

Are you going to review a namco game on the next video?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Just as soon as I can, yes.

I got one and the “home” button was broken. #sadpanda.

Beautiful console I think It's similar to Blaze Atari handheld but same to it I dont like: -No sd slot to add more games -I would like an atari portable with a paddle controller. -No rechardable battery..

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

I agree. SD slot and paddle would put this over the top for me. I'm OK with no rechargable battery just to save on manufacturing costs. Thanks for watching!

I recall Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark from back in the day (another HSW title), but since it requires two joysticks I guess they couldn't include it.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

That one doesn't get included in compilations due to licensing with the movie's license holder, sadly. I love that game.

@mikmurphy1

10 ай бұрын

If they just re-titled it "Lost Ark" I wonder if that could still be considered infringing LOL. The low-resolution graphics would seem to make it difficult to make side-by-side comparisons to the movie(s).

They should make a lynx version, then I would definitely buy one.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Hell, yeah!

Does it play 2 button games like Princess Rescue?

@GenXGrownUp

9 ай бұрын

Princess Rescue isn't included on the device.

@radiorob7543

9 ай бұрын

Thank You!@@GenXGrownUp

Glad it has the best game, Solaris. But what happened with Battlezone o Stargate? None new Atari includes them...

whens is comming the my arcade atari dreamgear in france?🎮

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

You would need to check with My Arcade for release info.

@matteorenard1088

10 ай бұрын

is comming the 23 september in france?@@GenXGrownUp

Looks cool ! It would be cool if it save hi scores.

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Cool on arcade games, but doesn't really apply to VCS titles, IMHO. Atari games didn't save your high scores originally, so short of capturing a save state of every game in perpetuity, I wouldn't expect them to save here.

@petermacnab1871

10 ай бұрын

@@GenXGrownUp agree but I love high scores ! lol

I wish the portable had dragonstomper

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Ditto!

@marccaselle8108

10 ай бұрын

It needed Atari 2600 bowling.

That 1A looks suspicious. Can you actually use a USB-C power source or does it force you to use USB-A to USB-C?

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Sorry for the delay in responding, but I had to source a C-to-C cable to verify. Just tested it, and a USB-C power charges the pocket player just fine.

@JustinEmlay

10 ай бұрын

@@GenXGrownUp Awesome, thank you!

Where's the cheat code to unlock Custer's Revenge? 🙃

@GenXGrownUp

10 ай бұрын

Wrong publisher. 😏

Looks mice. How us Adventure on it? Father in law always asks about that game. And Boxing!!!! I still have my undefeated record. No one will play me. Can you hook up two together for head to head? Watched vid, but didnt notice if that was mentioned.

@GenXGrownUp

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. No head-to-head option, unfortunately.