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In this video, we explore the rich history of Atari, a company that revolutionized the gaming industry and became a household name worldwide, through the evolution of its logo & branding. From its humble beginnings in the early 1970s, Atari established itself as a pioneering force, introducing unforgettable gaming experiences that captivated millions. Witness the […]

The crowd-funded Atari VCS is finally arriving at backers’ doors after nearly two years of delays. What’s the experience of this new console? Let’s find out together live! Get Fiery Five Beans » amzn.to/35v2P4H (affiliate) #atari #atarivcs #atarivcs #genxgrownup Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Join for Perks » bit.ly/395HEr9 Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Podcast » […]

GOG.com Galaxy v2.0 is here. It promises one place to see all your digital game libraries from Steam, PSN, XBox, Epic, UPlay, and more, all in a centralized location. It’s now in open beta, so Jon walks you through 5 Cool Tricks you can try RIGHT NOW! #genxgrownup #gog #galaxy20 Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Get GOG […]

Atari brings the computer age home. Again! Welcome back to the Atari 8-bit world of computing! The powerful Atari 400 set a new standard of capability with its release in 1979, and along with its subsequent models, has been loved by gamers and computer enthusiasts for decades. Now Retro Games and Atari have collaborated to […]

GenXGrownUp always loves a good excuse to enjoy some cosplay and Dragon Con 2018 was a great excuse! Considered by many to be a mecca of cosplay talent, every year thousands of hopefuls descend upon Atlanta, GA to show off their creations. GenXGrownUp is proud to bring you the best of the best for your […]

In the early '80s a company called Suncom manufactured this unassuming little 9-pin joystick for the Atari 2600. It doesn't look like much, but with its solid steel shaft, ball-top, and low profile, the Slik Stik is one of the most accurate and durable third-party controllers available for the 2600 (and compatibles). Jon found this one at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo 2025 and picked it up on pedigree alone. Let's clean it up and give it a test to see why so many players swear by this little controller. #atari #retrogaming #joystick #genxgrownup - LINKS (relevant links mentioned in video) - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 SFGE Flea 01:29 Starting Place 02:47 Dismantling 04:14 Cleaning 05:09 Assembly 05:46 Cleaning II 07:40 Clean & Ready 08:28 Play Test 10:14 Summary