Jon

Jon Reddick is a well-credentialed nerd of the 80s, classic game fan, and technology geek. He merged those interests into the creation of GenXGrownUp: a weekly podcast and YouTube channel which explores and celebrates media, games, tech, toys, comics, and pop culture of yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X'ers.

Haunted House: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

Haunted House is a 1982 adventure video game programmed by James Andreasen for the Atari Video Computer System (later renamed Atari 2600) and published by Atari. The player controls an avatar shaped like a pair of eyes who explores a mansion seeking out parts of an urn to return to the entrance. The game world […]

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July 19, 2023

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1981 Coleco Alien Attack – Strange Control Scheme but STILL FUN!

Join us as we take a nostalgic journey back in time to the 1980s, a decade known for its incredible pop culture and groundbreaking gaming experiences. We’ll showcase the Coleco Alien Attack, a classic handheld device that captured the hearts of countless gamers worldwide. Experience the thrill of this pocket-sized gaming device as we showcase […]

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July 17, 2023

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Crystal Castles: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

Crystal Castles is an arcade game released by Atari, Inc. in 1983. The player controls Bentley Bear who has to collect gems located throughout trimetric-projected rendered castles while avoiding enemies, some of whom are after the gems as well. Crystal Castles is one of the first arcade action games with an ending, instead of continuing […]

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July 13, 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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Super Breakout: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

Super Breakout, released in 1978, is a thrilling brick-breaking game that captivated gamers of the Atari era. With simple yet addictive gameplay, it challenges players to break through walls of colorful bricks using a paddle and a bouncing ball. Watch as we demonstrate our skills, smashing bricks and striving for high scores. In this case, […]

Jon

July 3, 2023

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1981 Tron Handheld from Tomytronic in LIKE-NEW CONDITION!

“You must try to destroy the Enemy; Sark and the MCP (Master Control Program) by making the Enemy Light Cycle crash and by destroying Sark’s Rings and finally by penetrating the MCP Barrier and destroying the MCP.” So says the manual to Tomytronic’s 1981 Tron Handheld video game. This particular copy of the unit is […]

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June 29, 2023

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