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The ATARI Joystick Ball-Top I’ve Been SEARCHING FOR! (and then some)

If you watch regularly, then you’ll remember my buddy, Paul, who does 3D industrial design and runs an Etsy store full of cool enhancements for our gaming gadgets. A few months ago we were talking and I asked if he could recreate a simple Atari joystick ball that I used to have. Over the next […]

Jon

January 15, 2025

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The Atari PONG Coffee Table is back thanks to Alan-1

TOOELE, UT, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2025 Alan-1 Inc. is proud to announce the return of the popular Atari PONG Coffee Table, giving fans the chance to bring one of the most unique home gaming experiences ever created into their living room. This is the ultimate celebration of PONG and the Atari legacy, which begins […]

George

November 7, 2025

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The Atari SLIK STIK from Suncom | Among the BEST 2600 9-pin Controllers!

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

Jon

June 28, 2025

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The AtGames ColecoVision Flashback: Kind of Awesome, But Kind of Missing Something

The ColecoVision Flashback is a retro gaming console released by AtGames in 2016. It is a compact and portable unit designed to look and play like the original ColecoVision console from the early 1980s. The controller design is based on the classic ColecoVision joystick, which was known for its sturdy construction and precise control. The […]

Jon

February 10, 2023

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The Dusk County Chronicles Review

The Dusk County Chronicles Metal Ninja Studios Written by: Joel Rodriguez Pencils by: Roman Gubsky Inks by: Roman Gubsky Colors by: Roman Gubsky Letters by: Joel Rodriguez We all have stories that we remember fondly from childhood. Whether they were told via film, TV, books or comics, they’d transport us somewhere else for a […]

George

January 22, 2019

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The Epic Battle: Atari vs. Coleco – A Blast from the Past!

Hey there, fellow gamers and nostalgia enthusiasts! Today, let’s travel back to the early ’80s when gaming was still in its infancy and two giants of the era clashed in an epic legal battle that would forever shape the gaming industry. Buckle up, because we’re diving into the riveting story of the 1983 Atari vs. […]

George

June 2, 2023

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