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.
Atari 5200 from FBMP
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Atari 5200 SuperSystem UNTESTED Unit! Could This Be THE ONE?

The Atari 5200 SuperSystem or simply Atari 5200 is a home video game console introduced in 1982 by Atari, Inc. as a higher-end complement for the popular Atari Video Computer System. The VCS was renamed to the Atari 2600 at the time of the 5200’s launch. Created to compete with Mattel’s Intellivision, the 5200 wound […]
ATARI COLLECTIBLE PCBs
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Collectible Arcade Cabinet Printed Circuit Boards from Atari?

Atari has partnered with restoration and recreation specialists Retro Arcade to create a new series of collectible printed circuit boards. These amazing reproductions are officially licensed and authentic reproductions based on the original PCB sets. This new offering seems a bit odd to us; watch this quick video and then sound off in the comments […]
sonar patch update
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Early Atari Prototype Sonar FIXED & FULLY PLAYABLE!

The Atari 2600 prototype game, Sonar, was in development at the very start of the Atari 2600 (or maybe even before). Utilizing stereo sound to send separate ping-back notifications to two simultaneous players was a creative use of the 2600’s dual internal speakers — which were removed prior to launch as a cost-saving measure! Possibly […]
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