Reviews of the Atari Flashback 2
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CNET Review
The Good: It's just like the old days: the Atari Flashback 2 is an homage to the original Atari 2600 game console, with 40 built-in retro classics from gaming's early days. The entire system costs less than most current PC and console games, and it includes two vintage joysticks. The system can even be hacked to play original 2600 cartridges.
The Bad: It's just like the old days: most of the titles suffer from simplistic and repetitive gameplay, and the graphics are downright rudimentary. Also, most titles are available in retro compilations you can get for PCs and consoles.
The Bottom Line: The Atari Flashback 2 delivers a genuine Atari 2600 retro gaming experience at an unbeatable price.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 67/100. Comparing these reviews to 20298 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 76/100 = Good.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: You may not have been born in the sixties, seventies, or even eighties, but a trip back in the world of console gaming is still a worthwhile diversion.
Manufacturer: Atari, Inc.
Part number: 26519
General
- Name Atari Flashback 2
- Type Game console
- Enclosure Color Black
Game Console
- Color Support Color
- Games Included Video Checkers, Atari Climber, Millipede, Video Chess, Hangman, Human Cannonball, Yars' Revenge, Battlezone, Off the Wall, Frog Pond, Combat, Missile Command, Centipede, Pitfall, Return to Haunted House, Caverns of Mars, Lunar Lander, Saboteur, River Raid, Yars' Return, Dodge 'em, Secret Quest, Maze Craze, Arcade Pong, Outlaw, Space Duel, Adventure II, Adventure, Wizard, Space War, Combat II, Asteroids Deluxe, Fatal Run, Arcade Asteroids, Save Mary, Quadrun, Aquaventure, 3D Tic-Tac-Toe, Radar Lock, Haunted House
Memory / Storage
- Storage None
Memory Card
- Type None
Video
- Supported Video Composite video
Audio
- Sound Output Mode Mono
Communications
- Modem None
Input Device
- Type Joystick x 2 - External
- Movement Detection Technology Mechanical
- Pointing Device / Manipulator Joystick
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 7 Watt
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
Flashback 2.0 from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $42.95
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Amazon.com Marketplace $42.95 | In stock: yes
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Amazon.com $44.97 | In stock: yes
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