AtGames Atari Flashback 7 Classic Console

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You would never think that this is the console that followed up the 2600. The dramatic drop in quality between the two systems is astounding. Where the 2600 is compact, intuitive, sturdy, and easy to use, the 5200 is massive, strange, constantly needing fixes, and confusing. The controller is one of the worst controllers ever paired with a console, and most people who buy a system in the 21st-century resort to using 3rd party controllers since they break less often. It almost feels redundant to justify the 2600's placement as one of Atari's better consoles, or even as one of the greatest consoles in the history of gaming. It's the system that was in the house of every child in the late-70s and early-80s throughout the world. The latter is a tidy little device with bold red buttons that are probably visible from the upper atmosphere, and they complete a system that is bold, brash, and a slice of gaming history. If you're after a solid 8-bit retro console, and you don't have a fond affection for ZX Spectrum, this is a good choice. What are retro gaming consoles? Digital Eclipse is the best in the world at what they do,” said Atari CEO Wade Rosen. “They have a deep love and respect for the history of the games industry, and are renowned for developing critically acclaimed projects based on historic franchises. In this photo taken on August 12, 2017, a visitor poses with a T-shirt depicting an Atari 2600 video game console from the early 1980s, during the Retro.HK gaming expo in Hong Kong. Tengku Bahar/AFP/Getty Images

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This retro Atari console is designed to be exactly like the classic one that dominated the ‘80s more than perms, shoulder pads, and synth music. But, this one is slimmer than the bottoms of a pair of tapered trousers. Yep, it’s been compacted and endowed with HDMI for super-easy connectivity. It’s also been blessed with internal memory that lets you save and resume games, and even rewind them when things get worse than your chocolate cake fiasco. The Atari VCS Vault contains a decent selection of Atari 2600 and 1980s arcade classics. Some of my favorite old Atari 2600 games are here, like Yars Revenge. Then there are some weird choices, like Basic Math. There are also a LOT of sports games. I don't even like playing sports games from 2 years ago, I definitely don't have any nostalgia for Bowling on Atari 2600. Out of over 80 Atari 2600 games included with the VCS, 17 are straight sports games. I didn't count all the racing games, of which there are plenty (but not Gran Prix, the one I wanted most). There are some classics on here, like Missile Command, Adventure, and a couple others, but overall it's a weak selection. The Atari 2600+ takes its design cues from the early-1980s revision of the original console, with fake wood grain on the front and four control switches. But Atari says the console is only 80 percent as large as the original console, "making it easier to fit into modern living spaces." The console also has an HDMI output and uses USB-C for power.Featuring over 200 officially-licensed classics, including Pong®, Asteroids®, Breakout, Warlords, and bonus titles! The response to the unveiling of the Atari® Gamestation Pro has been extremely positive,” said Ethan Zoubek, President at Atari. “Fans love the design, the games, and the unique combination of simplicity and modern features.” The model you get depends on where you live. US gamers can buy the angular North American Super Famicom version with purple accents and controller buttons. The Super NES version, with its more colourful, rounded design with red, blue, yellow, and green buttons is for UK users. Everything else is pretty much as you remember, and it's we found it heartwarming to see it in our living room again.

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This re-release reduces the console's size and adds USB and HDMI cable ports. Other than that, it's been left exactly as it appeared in the era of the Spice Girls and Friends. And honestly, why would you change anything about it? It was always a gorgeous machine to begin with thanks to its simple design, friendly oversized buttons, and eye-catching disc tray.

For instance, the remastered “Haunted House” is an elaborate stealth game where players evade colorful ghosts and monsters – but it retains the exploration mechanics of its namesake that simply featured floating eyes roaming a dark, 2D maze.