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Centipede, Missile Command, and Pong all in your pocket? It almost sounds too good to be true – and it just might be. In this review, Jon checks out the Centipede Micro Arcade from Super Impulse to see how these tiny versions of ’80s classics measure up. Get Yours » amzn.to/3fxHZVK #genxgrownup #atari #pong Subscribe […]

Atari is closing the modern VCS software store on February 1, 2027—but what happens to the console and your games afterward? George looks at the shutdown plans, the proposed OS update to remove reliance on Atari’s servers, and the homebrew possibilities beyond official support. Then we step back into the ring with EA’s Fight Night revival, follow Croc onto Nintendo 64 through ModRetro, and explore RPCS3’s milestone of rating 80% of the PS3 library playable. A rare Pokémon Red prototype hits the auction block, Delta 2.0 brings Sega Genesis support, a Game Boy museum fits onto a cartridge, and Songbird’s Star Streak heads toward a wider Atari Jaguar release. It’s Bit By Bit E157: eight stories about the games, hardware, and discoveries keeping retro gaming interesting. What should Atari VCS owners do next—and could homebrew give the system a second life? Share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe to GenXGrownUp for more retro gaming news! #AtariVCS #RetroGaming #RetroGamingNews #Atari #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS GG Atari VCS - https://tinyurl.com/murm5vxv Fight Night Is Bacl - https://tinyurl.com/u4dudpwc Croc from Mod Retro - https://tinyurl.com/r5euh7w9 RPCS3 reaches 80% - https://tinyurl.com/3bkwu5er Pokémon Red Auction - https://tinyurl.com/fcbfv2cs Delta 2.0 adds Sega support - https://tinyurl.com/yvzbh8yx Game Boy Museum On A Cart - https://tinyurl.com/58u6ya35 New Atari Jaguar Game - https://tinyurl.com/2mkjky6w - 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 - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - GG Atari VCS 04:37 - Fight Night Is Bacl 06:03 - Croc from Mod Retro 07:23 - RPCS3 reaches 80% 08:05 - Pokémon Red Auction 08:56 - Delta 2.0 adds Sega support 10:26 - Game Boy Museum On A Cart 12:31 - New Atari Jaguar Game

Jon has had his eye on this little Atari handheld emulator from Europe for some time. Finally, the price came down far enough to justify the cost to import it. What’s it like? How does it play? Is it worth the cost? Retro Handheld from UK » amzn.to/2He4KOl Flashback Portable » amzn.to/2HdVg5E #genxgrownup Subscribe » […]

The ’90s are calling—Bubsy is back! Atari and Fabraz just revealed Bubsy 4D, a brand-new platforming adventure bringing one of gaming’s most infamous mascots into the modern era. Whether you remember him fondly or not at all, Bubsy was a big part of the ’90s mascot wars—so what does his shocking return mean for retro gaming fans? That’s not the only headline this week: ? 8BitDo Pro 3 Controller is here! For $70, this premium pad combines retro design with modern tech, and handheld gamers are already calling it a must-buy. ?? Plus, a Mario Kart speedrunner just shattered a two-year-old world record by pulling off a trick that was thought to be humanly impossible. Thousands of attempts later, history has been made in the world of speedrunning. From Bubsy’s unlikely comeback to new controller releases and jaw-dropping Mario Kart world records, the retro gaming scene is buzzing louder than ever! ? Will Bubsy 4D redeem the ’90s mascot… or crash and burn? Let us know what you think in the comments! ? Hashtags #RetroGaming #Bubsy #Atari #8BitDo #MarioKart #Speedrunning #GamingNews #BitByBit - LINKS Atari Bubsy 4D - https://tinyurl.com/24une4uf 8BitDo Pro 3 - https://tinyurl.com/yc2kwfcc 1980s Home Tech - https://tinyurl.com/yartcwfd Mario Kart WR - https://tinyurl.com/3akb373z - 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 - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - Atari Bubsy 4D 2:16 - 8BitDo Pro 3 4:14 - 1980s Home Tech 6:02 - Mario Kart WR

Before Coyote vs. Acme finally hit theaters (against all odds), Road Runner had its own delayed debut on the Atari 2600. Started by Bob Polaro in 1984 and eventually released in 1989, this Looney Tunes chase got a second chance—but was it worth rescuing? This week on Friday Plays, I dodge desert hazards, turn Wile E. Coyote’s traps against him, and discover why this cartoon chase leaves me with mixed feelings. What do YOU think of Road Runner on the Atari 2600? Share your memories—and suggestions for future Friday Plays—in the comments! - 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 - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv

The original Robotron: 2084 hit arcades in 1982, and its frantic dual-stick gameplay and sound design was a hit with players, making it an obvious choice to bring to the home market. Atari created a port of Robotron for their 7800 console in 1984, but like the console itself, it sat on the shelf until finally hitting stores in May of 1986. The premise of Robotron, while set in the still-distant future of 2084, hits a bit close to home for those of us here in 2026: "At first it was a technological breakthrough. Humans created the Robotrons -- a species of robots so advanced they didn't need their inventors in order to think and act. But the Robotrons have turned on their creators! They're now determined to destroy humanity -- or reprogram the survivors, turning them into destructive mutants!" #atari #retrogaming #arcade #genxgrownup - 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 - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com