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Step back in time as we delve into the rich history of gaming with the Atari VCS! Join me as I take on the exciting challenge of ranking the nine original release games from 1977, capturing the essence of gaming’s golden era. From iconic classics to hidden gems, we’ll explore the entire lineup and determine […]

One of only three VFD games produced by Mattel, this vintage 1981 Star Hawk was acquired from a thrift store in Central Florida some months ago. In this video, Jon cleans it up and takes to outer space for some aerial dogfight fun! #vintage #retrogaming #thrift #genxgrownup - LINKS https://archive.org/details/manuals-handheld-games-Mattel-StarHawk/page/n7/mode/2up - 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 00:00 Thrift Finds 01:05 Star Hawk 01:40 Overview 03:09 Battery Box 03:45 Cleaning 05:01 Hardware Tour 06:35 Manual 09:15 Power On 10:05 Level One 12:50 Level Four 15:25 Summary

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 Midwest Gaming Classic 2025 is almost here, and GXG will be there to celebrate all things retro! In this episode of Bit By Bit, we preview what’s coming to Milwaukee for one of the biggest classic gaming events in the country—from arcade cabinets to console collectibles and more. Plus, we dive into a heartfelt look back at the Intellivision II, sparked by a nostalgic new article that perfectly captures the magic of early '80s living room gaming. If you ever battled your siblings over Astrosmash, this one's for you. And don’t miss our hands-on thoughts on the EverDrive N8 Pro—the powerful flash cart that’s taking NES and Famicom gameplay to the next level. Is it worth the upgrade? We break it down. ? Whether you're headed to MGC or just living your best 8-bit life from home, this retro news roundup is packed with pixel-perfect goodness! #MidwestGamingClassic #IntellivisionII #EverDriveN8Pro #RetroGaming #GXG #BitByBit #NES #ClassicGaming #FlashCart #GamingConvention - LINKS Midwest Gaming Classic - https://tinyurl.com/4wvecacy Evercade NeoGeo - https://tinyurl.com/3hzsjcv6 Punch-Out Heavy Metal - https://tinyurl.com/2frjmjtn Amiga No One Wanted - https://tinyurl.com/tbpj9ty6 Intellivision II PiRTO - https://tinyurl.com/3d9e2rdt Everdrive N8 Pro - https://tinyurl.com/yb3wtrf5 - 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 - Midwest Gaming Classic 1:21 - Evercade NeoGeo 2:02 - Punch-Out Heavy Metal 3:43 - Amiga No One Wanted 5:06 - Intellivision II PiRTO 6:33 - Everdrive N8 Pro

Mo explores Maggie: a heartfelt twist on the zombie movie genre. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin star as a father/daughter dealing with the slow but inevitable onset of a deadly infection. Buy Maggie » amzn.to/2xMiJG1 Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy […]

The New Wave Toys 1942 X Replicade mini arcade cabinet is finally here! The classic Capcom arcade hit is one of our favorites and thanks to the folks from New Wave Toys, we have one to review. One? We should say two because this unit also comes with the classic 1943 arcade game as well. […]