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The ATARI Joystick Ball-Top I’ve Been SEARCHING FOR! (and then some)

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 […]

Jon

January 15, 2025

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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

Jon

June 28, 2025

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The AtGames ColecoVision Flashback: Kind of Awesome, But Kind of Missing Something

The ColecoVision Flashback is a retro gaming console released by AtGames in 2016. It is a compact and portable unit designed to look and play like the original ColecoVision console from the early 1980s. The controller design is based on the classic ColecoVision joystick, which was known for its sturdy construction and precise control. The […]

Jon

February 10, 2023

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The BEST Home Pac-Man of the Early ’80s… Was NEVER Released!

Had it not been for the North American video game crash of 1983, ColecoVision owners would have gotten access to this remarkable Pac-Man translation created by none other than competitor, Atari! #atari #retrogaming #pacman #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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

Jon

May 29, 2026

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The Evolution of Atari Logo and Branding | A Fascinating Journey through Gaming History

In this video, we explore the rich history of Atari, a company that revolutionized the gaming industry and became a household name worldwide, through the evolution of its logo & branding. From its humble beginnings in the early 1970s, Atari established itself as a pioneering force, introducing unforgettable gaming experiences that captivated millions. Witness the […]

Jon

May 15, 2023

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The First & Best-Known Rubik’s Cube Knock-Off: Wonderful Puzzler – Jon’s Cool Junk

When Rubik’s Cubes hit the world in 1980, other companies were quick to jump on the bandwagon and start producing clones. The Wonderful Puzzler from Taiwan is the first and best-known imitation Rubik’s cube ever produced. It began manufacture the same year Rubik’s hit the market, and while they are unwieldy, unfriendly puzzle cubes, the […]

Jon

November 17, 2022

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