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.
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
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Cloudy Mountain | TSR’s RPG on Intellivision!
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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Cloudy Mountain | TSR’s RPG on Intellivision!

Jon was always intimidated by AD&D, but ended up finding a new favorite! See MORE Friday Plays NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkyJm9Kw-os&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Advanced Dungeons & Dragons is an Intellivision game and was one of the first Advanced Dungeons & Dragons games to be licensed by TSR, Inc. It was later retitled to Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Cloudy Mountain to distinguish it from the sequel, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin. It's also the first Intellivision cartridge to use more than 4K of ROM. In Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, the player must cross difficult terrain, reach the resting place of a broken crown, and restore the crown. During the game, the player will navigate randomly generated rooms and corridors within a mountain range, collect items, and fend off monsters. The player's only weapon is a bow and arrow, which can be fired in any of eight directions by pressing the number-pad keys on the Intellivision controller. #retrogaming #dungeonsanddragons #atari #genxgrownup @atari --== 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
Retro Gaming Win! Digital Eclipse Brings Physical Editions to Fans!
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Retro Gaming Win! Digital Eclipse Brings Physical Editions to Fans!

Retro gaming fans, get ready for some BIG news! ? Digital Eclipse is bringing physical editions of its critically acclaimed Gold Master Series, preserving classic gaming history like never before! But that’s not all—Dreamcast emulator Flycast just added online play, making it easier than ever to relive Sega’s legendary console with friends. And in the world of gaming collectibles, an ultra-rare Nintendo GameCube prototype has surfaced for a jaw-dropping $100,000! ? Join us as we break down these huge gaming stories, from exciting re-releases to the latest in retro emulation and gaming history! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more retro gaming news! ??? #RetroGaming #DigitalEclipse #Flycast #Dreamcast #GoldMasterSeries #GameCube #Emulation #GamingNews #Collectibles #Sega #Nintendo #VideoGames ??? Article Links ??? Dreamcast Emulator Online Play - https://tinyurl.com/4fawm5yt DOOM Multiplayer - https://tinyurl.com/ysph79cr Nintendo GameCube Prototype - https://tinyurl.com/ymaudvm8 Punch-Out Speedrunner - https://tinyurl.com/mvjk67uw DE Physical Releases - https://tinyurl.com/4zvyu9ph Evercade Atari Arcade 2 - https://tinyurl.com/46chh5k5 ??? SHOP ??? http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ??? SUBSCRIBE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ??? SUPPORT ??? https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ??? TWITCH ??? https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ??? PODCAST ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ??? DISCORD ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ??? SOCIAL ??? http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ??? WEBSITE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com ??? SPONSORS ??? King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com ??? THEME ??? "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com ??? CHAPTERS ??? 0:00 - Dreamcast Emulator Online Play 1:45 - DOOM Multiplayer 2:45 - Nintendo GameCube Prototype 4:25 - Punch-Out Speedrunner 5:43 - DE Physical Releases 7:13 - Evercade Atari Arcade 2
2025 Top 10 BEST Arcade Cabinet Toys Under $50! ?
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2025 Top 10 BEST Arcade Cabinet Toys Under $50! ?

Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/gxg to get a 14-day free trial to see if any of your data has been exposed. With so many arcade toys to choose from: Tiny Arcades, Micro Arcades, Micro Players, Arcade Classics, My Arcade, Basic Fun, Super Impulse... That's just a LOT to sort through. If you've ever wanted to cut through the noise and discover the best of the best across all of these tabletop & handheld arcade lines while sticking to a budget, then you've clicked on the right spot. In this video, Jon runs down his Top 10 list of the very best handheld & tabletop arcade toy releases across the last seven years, all under $50. Will your favorite make the list? Only one way to find out. Well, two ways if you want it spoiled for you. ? Below are links to all the original reviews for the Top Ten as well as links where to buy. #retrogaming #atari #topten #genxgrownup ??? SHOP ??? http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ??? SUBSCRIBE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ??? SUPPORT ??? https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ??? TWITCH ??? https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ??? PODCAST ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ??? DISCORD ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ??? SOCIAL ??? http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ??? WEBSITE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com ??? LINKS ??? Fix-It Felix, Jr. • https://youtu.be/Aq1rVsPNq2g Rolling Thunder • https://youtu.be/4tUcPlt8034 Dig Dug • https://youtu.be/P2IrVRadPWo Contra • https://youtu.be/WjJGVkCeqgk Ms. Pac-Man • https://youtu.be/Aieb0rC19NA • https://amz.cx/3Ln2 • https://youtu.be/0o_SDVbCHOM • https://amz.cx/3Lmy • https://youtu.be/BXsTKZVGxiY Street Fighter II • https://youtu.be/SG2YkwgqmTc • https://amz.cx/3Lmw New Rally X • https://youtu.be/Tt5Ll1fmTOk Pac-Man Joystick Player • https://youtu.be/2r7FlIbaw6c • https://amz.cx/3Lms Space Invaders • https://youtu.be/toNj8jkGKxw • https://amz.cx/3Lmo Pole Position Racing Player • https://youtu.be/QVzNQZCOAG8 • https://amz.cx/3Lmq ??? CHAPTERS ??? 00:00 Updated Top Ten 01:25 The Rules 03:54 Number Ten 05:07 Number Nine 06:11 Number Eight 07:25 Number Seven 08:36 Number Six 09:41 Number Five 11:30 Number Four 13:03 Number Three 14:26 Number Two 15:56 Number One
AUDIO PITCH & DIP SWITCHES: Burger Time Quarter-Scale Arcade Review UPDATE
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AUDIO PITCH & DIP SWITCHES: Burger Time Quarter-Scale Arcade Review UPDATE

Last week we published our review of the Numskull Quarter Arcade: https://youtu.be/sxW-zaLlm08 Since then, we've learned more and been made aware of some issues that need to be addressed by the manufacturer, so this update is to help get the word out and keep all parties informed. Take a nostalgic journey to the 1980s and relive the golden age of arcade gaming with Data East’s beloved culinary classic, BurgerTime - beautifully recreated in quarter scale by Numskull Designs for your gaming pleasure. Armed with your trusty pepper spray, your goal is to guide chef Peter Pepper around the various levels, constructing burgers as you go and evading enemies like Mr. Egg, Mr. Hotdog, and Mr. Pickle!? Constructed using real wood, with features including illuminated marquee and coin doors - every aspect of the original arcade machine has been recreated in order to give collectors and fans the chance to experience the ultimate home version of this classic arcade game. Whether in your home, office or anywhere you want to play and display the machine, it’s time to master the art of the perfect burger assembly - the perfect retro gift for the friends and family members who love playing vintage video games! #retrogaming #arcade #genxgrownup @NumskullGames @NumskullDesigns ??? SHOP ??? BurgerTime Quarter Arcade » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFQHLCZK?tag=genxgrownup-20 Chainsaw Man Tubbs » https://www.justgeek.com/products/chainsaw-man-tubbz-1st-ed http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ??? SUBSCRIBE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ??? SUPPORT ??? https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ??? TWITCH ??? https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ??? PODCAST ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ??? DISCORD ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ??? SOCIAL ??? http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ??? WEBSITE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com ??? SPONSORS ??? King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com ??? THEME ??? "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com ??? CHAPTERS ??? 00:00 Review Video 01:09 Speaker Rattle 01:57 Audio Pitch 06:00 Dip Switch Artifacts 07:45 Summary
Atari’s Stampede from Activision | I’m DETERMINED to Score 1,000 POINTS!
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Atari’s Stampede from Activision | I’m DETERMINED to Score 1,000 POINTS!

Stampede is not a favorite of mine, but I WILL at least get 1,000 points on it! ? MORE Friday Plays to Watch NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iziib8cEbvo&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Stampede is a video game written by Bob Whitehead for the Atari Video Computer System (later called the Atari 2600) and published by Activision in 1981. Stampede is a left-to-right horizontally scrolling action game with a cattle round-up theme. An Intellivision version was released the following year. An Activision catalog from 1982 advertised Stampede in the following way: Ready for a little round up? With Stampede by Activision, you'll have to ride fast and rope even faster. Those little dogies seem to be everywhere, and they're all worth points. But, be careful! Your ol' horse can get a little edgy, especially when you take your eyes off the trail. So, head out West for hours of fun with Stampede! The objective of Stampede is to round up all of the cattle without letting any pass by. To do so, the player must lasso each one in order to capture it. The player is initially only allowed to let two cattle pass; if a third one slips by, the game is over. All of the cattle run in the same direction as the player, albeit slower. The one exception is the Black Angus calf, which is described by the game as "stubborn", and remains motionless, forcing the player to prioritize the calf. An important caveat to this is that the player gets one extra free pass for every 1,000 points scored. If a player were at 2,000 points and had not yet let any cattle pass, the player would be allowed to let four cattle pass before the fifth one ended the game (assuming the player did not reach 3,000 points). #atari #retrogaming #activision #genxgrownup ??? SHOP ??? http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ??? SUBSCRIBE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ??? SUPPORT ??? https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ??? TWITCH ??? https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ??? PODCAST ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ??? DISCORD ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ??? SOCIAL ??? http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ??? WEBSITE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com ??? SPONSORS ??? King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com ??? THEME ??? "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com ??? CHAPTERS ???
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