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The Atari Game Select Matrix: an UNSUNG HERO of the Atari 2600

If you’ve ever flipped through an old Atari manual, you might have noticed those mysterious charts and grids. But what do they mean? In this video, Jon breaks down what he asserts is an underappreciated facet of Atari artwork. #atari #retrogaming #vintage #genxgrownup ? S H O P (affiliate) The Art of Atari » https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524101036?tag=genxgrownup-20 http://genxgrownup.com/amazon ? S U B S C R I B E http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ? P A T R E O N https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ? M E M B E R S H I P Early access, custom emoji & more! https://bit.ly/395HEr9 ? G X G O N T W I T C H https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ? M E R C H http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ? P O D C A S T http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ? D I S C O R D http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ? S O C I A L http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ? W E B S I T E http://GenXGrownUp.com ? S P O N S O R S King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com ? T H E M E "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com ? C H A P T E R S 00:00 The Game Matrix 02:08 Combat 04:03 Super Breakout 05:33 Defender 07:23 Pac-Man 09:12 Summary
The Atari SLIK STIK from Suncom | Among the BEST 2600 9-pin Controllers!
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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

The Baby, Everything, & CodyCross

About This Episode We watch a new TV series that turns a common tile-based pastime into a thrilling, competitive sport, check out a free Windows application to help you get a handle on your files no matter how disorganized they may be, and play a magical board game where you must combine spells to become […]

The Batman, Atari Legacy Cabinet, & Elixir

About This Episode We watch the latest and darkest cinematic take on The Dark Knight in The Batman, review not one but two slick new home arcade machines from manufacturer, Arcade1Up, and our excitement is building for the crowdfunded board game, Return to Dark Tower, which is now shipping to backers like us! Patreon » […]

The Bee Gees, Cyberpunk 2077, & Lost Worlds

About This Episode We watch a new documentary about disco-era supergroup, the Bee Gees, test out a piece of high-tech gear to simplify your home’s security, and head to Night City for a look at the newly-released Cyberpunk 2077! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown […]

The Best of 2025

About This Episode 2025 is in the rearview mirror, and before we move on, we’re taking one last look back. From movies and TV to games and gadgets, we’re talking about the stuff that stood out, surprised us, and kept us entertained all year long. These are our personal picks for the best of 2025—and […]
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