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Atari 5200 SuperSystem UNTESTED Unit! Could This Be THE ONE?

The Atari 5200 SuperSystem or simply Atari 5200 is a home video game console introduced in 1982 by Atari, Inc. as a higher-end complement for the popular Atari Video Computer System. The VCS was renamed to the Atari 2600 at the time of the 5200’s launch. Created to compete with Mattel’s Intellivision, the 5200 wound […]

Jon

May 3, 2023

Atari GameStation Pro Controller FIRST LOOK! – My Arcade’s Newest Device

My Arcade (Dreamgear) first revealed their Atari GameStation Pro (then called the GameStation Plus) back in January at CES 2023. Since then we’ve all been eagerly awaiting release news and the wait is nearly over! The GameStation Pro will be hitting retailers’ shelves in the coming weeks, so in anticipation of our full review, Jon […]

Jon

August 18, 2023

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Atari Nano Player Pro | Review & Comparison | Atari VCS/2600 Classics from My Arcade

Atari® is a pioneer in the video game industry, responsible for some of the most iconic games of all time, including Pong®, Breakout®, and Asteroids®. Atari® was founded in 1972 and, with a rich history that spans over 50 years, is one of the oldest video game companies in the world. With its focus on […]

Jon

November 11, 2023

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THE400 Mini’s Atari Joystick is a BIG DEAL! | Why is No One Talking About THECXSTICK?

The Atari 8-bit computer line is finally getting its due in the form of THE400 Mini from Retro Games & PLAION. If you are an Atari 8-bit fan, then you know what this is exciting news. But even if you’re amped for THE400 Mini, you may not have noticed the astonishing potential of the included […]

Jon

February 12, 2024

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7-Eleven Slurpee + Tetris Handheld is SOLD OUT and in HIGH DEMAND!

You may remember last year when 7-Eleven was running a Pac-Man promotion collaborating with Namco Bandai. Well, they’re at it again this year, but this time around they’ve partnered with Tetris on the occasion of the 40th anniversary celebration. They’ve got hats & tees, of course, but the featured prize is a Slurpee cup that […]

Jon

May 22, 2024

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Why Spend Money on RETROGAMING Toys & Gadgets? ?

We review a LOT of arcade and retro video game toys & gadgets here on GenXGrownUp. And without fail, on each one, we’ll get at least a comment or two asking, “Why would anyone spend money on these products when you could just emulate the game for free on your home computer or a Raspberry […]

Jon

August 17, 2024

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