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Atari 2600’s CHOPPER COMMAND | Activision’s DEFENDER Knock-Off?
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Atari 2600’s CHOPPER COMMAND | Activision’s DEFENDER Knock-Off?

Chopper Command is a horizontally scrolling shooter video game released by Activision for the Atari 2600 in June 1982. It was written by Bob Whitehead. The player flies a helicopter left and right over a scrolling, wraparound landscape, shooting down enemy airplanes to protect a convoy of trucks below. In Chopper Command, the player controls a military helicopter in a desert scenario protecting a convoy of trucks. The goal is to destroy all enemy fighter jets and helicopters that attack the player's helicopter and the friendly trucks traveling below, ending the current wave. The game ends when the player loses all of his or her lives or reaches 999,999 points. A radar, called a Long Range Scanner in the instruction manual, shows all enemies, including those not visible on the main screen, similar to Defender . The player's helicopter is destroyed if it collides with an enemy aircraft or a truck (which destroys the truck as well) or is shot by an enemy. Each enemy bullet splits in two, one going up and one going down. Using the "A" difficulty level results in a slower player shot. Each enemy helicopter is 100 points and each enemy jet is 200 points. After each wave, bonus points are awarded for remaining trucks. A player who achieved 10,000 points could send in a photo of the TV screen and receive a "Chopper Commandos" patch. #atari #retrogaming #activision #genxgrownup - 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 Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com
How TIME CRISIS Reinvented Light Gun Shooters | 2026 Championship Going On NOW!
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How TIME CRISIS Reinvented Light Gun Shooters | 2026 Championship Going On NOW!

Shop G'AIM'E: https://genxgrownup.com/gaime Released by Namco in Japan November of 1995, and then a wider release in March of 1996, Time Crisis hit arcades at a time when light gun games were already popular -- thanks to titles like Virtua Cop and Lethal Enforcers. But Time Crisis didn't just follow the formula -- it reinvented it. Take a closer look at 30 years of Time Crisis and learn how you can participate in the 2026 Time Crisis Championship, or even win a Premium Time Crisis bundle from GenXGrownUp! - LINKS GWC2026 » https://www.mygaime.com/gwc2026 - SHOP https://genxgrownup.com/gaime 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
Is Atari Bringing Back The 800XL? + More Retro News!
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Is Atari Bringing Back The 800XL? + More Retro News!

Atari may be hinting at a return for one of its classic 8-bit computers, and that has us wondering what kind of retro hardware revival could be coming next. ?? This week on Bit By Bit, we’re digging into the new Atari 800XL trademark buzz, the surprisingly interesting return of Bubsy in Bubsy 4D, Embracer spinning off Fellowship Entertainment, AYANEO’s new Pocket Air Mini Arcade Home Edition, R-Type Dimensions III, Nintendo 64 rollback netcode, Lenovo’s ROM-loaded retro handheld controversy, and a fan-made Final Fantasy XVI SNES-style demake. It’s another packed week of retro gaming news, weird hardware, classic franchises, and a few stories that made us say, “Wait… what year is it again?” #RetroGaming #Atari #BitByBit #Atari800XL #RetroNews #Nintendo64 #Bubsy4D #AYANEO #FinalFantasy #GenXGrownUp - LINKS New Atari Hardware - https://tinyurl.com/4ty4mntv Bubsy 4D Review - https://tinyurl.com/3yv6tnah Embracer split - https://tinyurl.com/yc84dena AYANEO New Pocket Air Mini - https://tinyurl.com/4982s5h2 R-Type Dimensions III - https://tinyurl.com/y3tfecmd NSO N64 Updates - https://tinyurl.com/u38ervms Lenovo G02 Problems - https://tinyurl.com/mubt35c2 Final Fantasy XVI SNES demake - https://tinyurl.com/y6e6zwj8 - 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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:30 - New Atari Hardware 3:18 - Bubsy 4D Review 6:24 - Embracer split 9:25 - AYANEO New Pocket Air Mini 12:31 - R-Type Dimensions III 15:07 - NSO N64 Updates 17:08 - Lenovo G02 Problems 19:13 - Final Fantasy XVI SNES Demake
Steam Machine Is Back?! Valve’s Tiny PC Revealed + More Retro News!
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Steam Machine Is Back?! Valve’s Tiny PC Revealed + More Retro News!

Valve is taking another swing at the living room, unveiling a brand-new tiny Steam Machine PC, an upgraded Steam Controller, and the Steam Frame VR headset aimed at bringing your entire Steam library to the couch. We break down what this new hardware trio can (and can’t) do, how it stacks up against traditional consoles, and what it might mean for the future of PC gaming in the living room. We’re also talking Atari 7800 love, as multi-award-winning homebrew puzzle game Bernie and the Tower of Doom finally lands as a full physical cartridge release—complete with classic-style packaging and goodies for collectors. If you’re into new games for old hardware, this one’s a big deal. And after endless delays, Analogue’s modern N64-style Analogue 3D is finally shipping, promising a premium FPGA way to play your classic 64-bit favorites on modern TVs. We’ll cover why the wait was so long, what makes it special, and whether it deserves a spot in your retro setup. If you dig retro-flavored PC and console news like this, hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode of Bit By Bit, drop a comment with what you’re most excited about, and share this with a fellow retro gamer! Hashtags: #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamController #SteamFrame #Atari7800 #Analogue3D #RetroGaming #PCGaming #VRGaming - LINKS New Steam Hardware - https://tinyurl.com/2xhz9px8 New Atari 7800 Cart - https://tinyurl.com/5fre7usr Intellivision Light Gun Games - https://tinyurl.com/mwkth8mh Doom In Space - https://tinyurl.com/2z82t8cc Analogue 3D Shipping - https://tinyurl.com/2s4c7h5x - 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 Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - New Steam Hardware 3:55 - New Atari 7800 Cart 5:23 - Intellivision Light Gun Games 7:44 - Doom In Space 8:26 - Analogue 3D Shipping
Mortal Kombat KOMPARISON | Basic Fun’s 2019 vs. 2025 Tabletop Arcade!
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Mortal Kombat KOMPARISON | Basic Fun’s 2019 vs. 2025 Tabletop Arcade!

Shop Fightbox: genxgrownup.com/fightbox In 2019, Basic Fun released a six-button Mortal Kombat Arcade Classics unit that we reviewed, and now, six years later in 2025, they released an "updated" version of MK in a somewhat simplified cabinet. How does it stack up to the earlier release? Let's find out! #mortalkombat #retrogaming #handheld #genxgrownup @basicfun1212 - 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 MK & Basic Fun 01:31 Box & Overview 04:25 Contents & Tour 07:07 Hardware Comparison 08:25 Software Comparison 10:40 Screen & Volume 11:27 Game Options 12:18 Sub-Zero 15:18 Raiden 17:09 Summary
Space Invaders 2003 Flip-Up Mirror Handheld | Excalibur Electronics
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Space Invaders 2003 Flip-Up Mirror Handheld | Excalibur Electronics

Early 2000s Space Invaders handheld found at a thrift store? Good luck! MORE Vintage Gadgets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbJ_Z-yfvtc&list=PL13zHeyDr6xvKE5HBOAcEgdIs1cqUt6t4&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Excalibur Electronics seemed to have the Space Invaders license for a varied line of handheld games in the early 2000s. This example looks to be from 2003. In this video, Jon check out this thrift store find to see how it plays. This is model 402-1 #retrogaming #handheld #spaceinvaders #genxgrownup --== LINKS ==-- NEW Excalibur Site » https://www.nobleknight.com/Publisher/Excalibur-Electronics --== 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 Excalibur! 01:53 Box & Contents 03:27 Hardware Tour 04:48 Mangled Manual 06:15 Batteries 07:24 Power On 08:27 Gameplay 12:31 Summary