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Blast from the Past: Celebrating the June 1983 Release of Mario Bros.

Introduction Hey there, fellow gamers and nostalgia enthusiasts! Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the sunny month of June in 1983, when a gaming legend was born. That’s right, we’re talking about the release of the iconic arcade game, Mario Bros.! So sit back, relax, and let’s embark on a delightful journey […]

George

June 14, 2023

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Best & Worst of the SOLD OUT Atari XP Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

For the 50th Anniversary of Atari, the company announced a limited edition series of ten re-issues of classic Atari VCS cartridges, each with new packaging, new artwork, and assorted bonus items packed in. After opening & reviewing all ten of these carts, GenXGrownUp is happy to announce the Atari XP Awards – the best and […]

Jon

August 17, 2023

Atari 2600+ FULL REVIEW | Is the 2023 Console a Plus or a Minus?

The Atari 2600+ builds on the legacy of the original machine with modern quality of life features such as HDMI output, USB power and multiple screen resolutions, and includes an exact replica of the original CX40+ Joystick. The cartridge slot is backwards compatible with hundreds of original Atari 2600 and 7800 games. The ‘10 Games […]

Jon

November 25, 2023

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THE400 Mini Atari 8-bit Computer JUST ARRIVED!

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. This much-anticipated plug-and-play console has just arrived in the GenXGrownUp studios, and Jon is giddy with the potential! #atari […]

Jon

March 8, 2024

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Defective $1000 Atari XP Carts & the State of Modern Atari | An Editorial

About two weeks ago, a user on X by the name of Cear Dragon posted that two of their limited AtariXP carts – Haunted House & Crystal Castles – were defective. Haunted House, he claimed, had the PCB inserted backwards and Crystal Castles, he said, was buggy and unplayable. As these were limited releases, it […]

Jon

May 20, 2024

Warbirds: Atari Lynx WWI Biplane Dogfights DONE RIGHT!

Warbirds is a 1991 first-person combat flight simulation video game developed and published by Atari Corporation in North America and Europe exclusively for the Atari Lynx. Taking place in the 1910s during World War I, players assume the role of a rookie aircraft pilot from the Army Air Force who joined the titular squadron taking […]

Jon

August 16, 2024