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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

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

Thunder Castle is a 1986 maze video game for the Intellivision. The player controls a knight navigating three mazes, defeating enemies to progress. To defeat the enemies, the knight must interact with objects throughout the maze before interacting with them. The game was designed by David Warhol. It was initially going to be shipped by […]

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

8 Crazy Handhelds Countdown and Review » https://youtu.be/cy3pQHTiLvw This hand held version of Tetris was released by McDonald's in 2023. 500,000 were made as part of a promotional event celebrating Children's Day, and the 40th anniversary of the McNugget. It was included as a toy with a Happy Meal. The device is shaped like a large (boot shaped) Chicken McNugget. #tetris #retrogaming #genxgrownup @RetroZoltan - LINKS Retro Zoltan » https://www.youtube.com/retrozoltan 8 Crazy Handhelds Countdown and Review » https://youtu.be/cy3pQHTiLvw - 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 McDonald's China 01:30 Box & Contents 02:56 Hardware Tour 03:38 Power On 04:45 High Score! 07:11 Summary

Get Your Mighty Player! » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCN9NQD?tag=genxgrownup-20 My Arcade announced their partnership with SEGA at CES 2025, and though it's taken a while, the results of that collaboration are now starting to reach consumers, starting with this jumbo-sized Sonic Mighty Player! Capable of traveling at the speed of sound, Sonic is known for his speed, confident attitude and readiness for any and all types of adventure. A true hero, he calls upon his skills to save the world from Dr.Eggman. Sonic has a big heart and is always ready to help those in need. Includes Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Spinball and Sonic 3D Blast. Features a high-resolution 3.5-inch full-color vertical display, allowing you to immerse yourself in the classic gameplay. Classic wood construction. Illuminated marquee. 3.5mm headphone jack lets you enjoy Sonic on your own privately. Built-in speaker with volume control. Powered by a built-in rechargeable battery with 5 hours of playtime. Includes an AC adapter and a charge cable. @MyArcaderetro @SEGA #retrogaming #sonic #genxgrownup - SHOP Sonic Mighty Player » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCN9NQD?tag=genxgrownup-20 Sonic Joystick Player » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCMZSLB?tag=genxgrownup-20 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 Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 CES & Sonic 00:57 Sonic Mighty Player 01:44 Box & Contents 03:38 Hardware Tour 09:13 The Battery Story 11:11 Power On 12:01 Brightness 13:05 Sonic the Hedgehog 15:35 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 16:47 Sonic Spinball 17:50 Sonic 3D Blast 19:49 Summary