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LEGO Atari 2600 VCS Joystick vs. a REAL Atari Joystick CX-40

Working our way through the new LEGO Atari 2600 set, and in this video, we finally get to the construction of that instantly-recognizable controller, the Atari CX-40 joystick. We take a look at the build of the model, the mechanism that allows it to work, and most importantly, see how it stacks up when compared […]

Jon

August 14, 2022

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Vintage Atari 5200 from 1982 Still Boxed & Still Works FORTY YEARS LATER!

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. Created to compete with Mattel’s Intellivision, the 5200 wound up a direct competitor of ColecoVision shortly after its release. The CPU and the graphics […]

Jon

November 23, 2022

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Full Set of 10 Atari XP Titles Now Available – What Impact on Collectors?!

Those hard-to-find and now sold out Atari XP cartridges we’ve been tracking are now available in a complete 10-piece set for the full $1000. And Jon has thoughts. Have you been ordering these all along, and if so, how does this new impact you? #myarcade #atari #micro #nano #genxgrownup SHOP ATARI amzn.to/3x5fKrG (affiliate) atari.com/products/atari-50-limited-edition-complete-set-of-10 SUBSCRIBEGenXGrownUp.com/yt […]

Jon

February 7, 2023

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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

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$3 Pac-Man Card Game from Five Below? | Buffalo Games

Get ready to gobble up some gaming fun as we dive into the exciting world of the super-cheap Pac-Man Card Game found at Five Below! In this video, we’re taking a closer look at this card game inspired by the iconic arcade classic, Pac-Man. ?? Join us as we explore the game’s mechanics, strategies, and […]

Jon

November 8, 2023

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