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The Atari 7800+ has officially launched, and retro gaming fans couldn’t be more excited! In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this modern reimagining of the classic console, from its new features to its game lineup. But that’s not all—there’s more big news in the world of retro gaming! Learn how […]

This is not a replica, but a new incarnation of the best 8-bit computer from Atari in 1983. It has a wonderful design that has survived to this day and still captivates a huge fan base. Its excellent technical capabilities surpassed competitive products at the time of its creation. This is not a replica, but […]

The Atari legacy refuses to die—Polymega’s newest module brings support for Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges, letting retro fans fire up their physical collections once again. We break down what it means for classic gamers and why this could be a big deal for modular consoles. Plus, two blasts from the past are making surprise returns: ? The Siege and the Sandfox stealthily launches this month with a unique 2.5D platforming style, and ? A questionable 90s platformer trilogy is back… with a $200 Collector’s Edition featuring art by none other than Final Fantasy legend Yoshitaka Amano. Hit play and catch up on all the weird, wild, and wonderful news from the retro gaming world—Bit By Bit! #?? Hashtags: #Atari2600 #Polymega #RetroGaming #AtariIsBack #SiegeAndTheSandfox #YoshitakaAmano #PlatformerRevival #BitByBit #RetroGameNews - LINKS Polymega Atari Module - https://tinyurl.com/3c8zfswp The Siege and the Sandfox - https://tinyurl.com/49s9dd7w Nintendo DS Emulators - https://tinyurl.com/mt2hdr5t Gex Trilogy Collection - https://tinyurl.com/3v7258e5 Game Bub - https://tinyurl.com/5fbb3syu - 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 - Polymega Atari Module 2:31 - The Siege and the Sandfox 3:25 - Nintendo DS Emulators 4:59 - Gex Trilogy Collection 7:00 - Game Bub

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

If you watch regularly, then you’ll remember my buddy, Paul, who does 3D industrial design and runs an Etsy store full of cool enhancements for our gaming gadgets. A few months ago we were talking and I asked if he could recreate a simple Atari joystick ball that I used to have. Over the next […]

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