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Vintage 1974 LEGO Payloader from Studio G!

In 1974, LEGO released this 27-piece Payloader set, and Jon got one for Christmas (to the best of his recollection). It remained in his collection for decades, but no longer complete or with the box. That is, until this one turned up at a local toy show and he was able to re-acquire it, add […]

Jon

December 21, 2022

Atari Acquires Rights to a Dozen ’80s Stern Arcade Games – SEE THEM ALL!

Atari has acquired the rights to 12 classic arcade properties including Berzerk and Frenzy. After speculating on what the additional 10 games might be just one day ago, the full list is now here. Jon runs you through a quick overview of the full set of 12 titles for which Atari has now acquired distribution […]

Jon

March 18, 2023

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The Ultimate Parker Brothers/Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL RELEASED GAMES RANKED

Welcome to our nostalgic journey through the golden age of gaming as we dive into the captivating world of Atari 2600 games published by Parker Brothers! Join us as we dust off our vintage consoles, plug in those iconic joystick controllers, and relive the magic of some of the most beloved titles ever released, and […]

Jon

July 7, 2023

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Atari 2600+ or Atari Gamestation Pro? | How to Choose What’s Right for YOU!

As Atari fans we are living in both a fascinating and wallet-draining time. Here at the end of 2023, not one but two new consoles are vying for our attention: the Atari 2600+ and the Atari Gamestation Pro. In this video I’ll try to help you decide which one might be right one for you. […]

Jon

October 13, 2023

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Atari 5200 Trak-Ball Servicing & Replacement | Atari CX-53 Trackball

With Atari, trackballs, and 5200 all in the news, what better time to open up & test an almost-new, complete-in-box Atari 5200 Pro-Line Trak-Ball controller from 1983! And that’s exactly what Jon did last week, but discovered that 40-year-old controller had a trackball which had yellowed dramatically over time. With the advice of GenXGrownUp viewers, […]

Jon

February 8, 2024

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Atari 2600 Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel’s Castle – Who Needs a FIRE Button?!

Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel’s Castle is a 1982 video game published and developed by Coleco for the ColecoVision and Atari 2600. The game is based on the television series The Smurfs. In the game, the player must brave a series of obstacles to rescue Smurfette from Gargamel’s castle. Gargamel has kidnapped Smurfette. As a Smurf, […]

Jon

May 3, 2024