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Atari XP Yars’ Return Limited Edition UNBOXING, PLAY, & REVIEW!

Yars’ Return is the sequel to the 1982 title Yars’ Revenge, the best-selling original game for the Atari 2600. One of the initial releases in the Atari XP line of re-releases, is Yars’ Return in a Limited Edition box set including lots of extra goodies. Yars’ Return takes the gameplay of the Yars’ Revenge—battling an […]

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September 3, 2022

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LEGO Atari 2600 VCS vs. A REAL Four-Switch Atari 2600 – Build, Comparison, & Review

Jon has completed the construction of the new LEGO Atari 2600 set and in this finale to the series, he’ll cover the build and then compare the LEGO brick console to a genuine Atari 2600 four-switch unit. So many examples of attention to detail! Pay tribute to a true trailblazer Travel back to the dawn […]

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August 29, 2022

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Atari’s Yars Recharged Review Prep Live Stream – GenXGrownUp Live

Yars: Recharged is the fully modern update to the Atari 2600 classic, Yars’ Revenge. Dodge projectiles and nibble away the enemy shields to power up the mighty Zorlon Cannon. Take down the Qotile space stations in this frantic bullet swarm shooter. Level the playing field by teaming up with a friend in two player co-op […]

Jon

August 26, 2022

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LEGO Atari 2600 VCS – Centipede Construction, Review, & Comparison to Genuine Cartridge

Working our way through the new LEGO Atari 2600 set, and in this video, we finally get to the construction of the Centipede cartridge and associated Centipede scene. Take a look at how this one differs from Adventure & Asteroids, and more importantly, all the little details when compared to a genuine vintage Atari 2600 […]

Jon

August 20, 2022

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LEGO Atari 2600 VCS Joystick vs. a REAL Atari Joystick CX-40

Working our way through the new LEGO Atari 2600 set, and in this video, we finally get to the construction of that instantly-recognizable controller, the Atari CX-40 joystick. We take a look at the build of the model, the mechanism that allows it to work, and most importantly, see how it stacks up when compared […]

Jon

August 14, 2022

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LEGO Atari 2600 VCS – Asteroids Comes to Brick-ified Life!

We’re several phases deep into the new LEGO Atari 2600 set. In this video, having half-built the 2600 console, Jon gives you a look at the great design of the Asteroids cartridge and Asteroids game scene. #atari2600 #atarivcs #genxgrownup SUBSCRIBEGenXGrownUp.com/yt PATREONpatreon.com/genxgrownup MERCH GenXGrownUp.com/merch MEMBERSHIPbit.ly/395HEr9 PODCAST GenXGrownUp.com/pod DISCORD GenXGrownUp.com/discord SOCIAL fb.me/GenXGrownUp GenXGrownUp.com/twitter WEBSITE GenXGrownUp.com THEME “Grown […]

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August 11, 2022

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