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[.ca] Atari Flashback 2.0



Back to the Future... 4.5 stars:
I used to collect Atari 2600 items; at one point I had several different models of 2600s (6er, 4er woodgrain, Vader, Jr, etc.) and 110 unique games, plus duplicates. About two years ago I moved to Mexico to work, and I sold off my collection on Ebay. I've been playing video games on my computer, but it just ain't the same. I recently bought a Flashback 2.0. This thing is great! What a superb job Atari has done in making the 2600 alive again - and for such a low price! I think from a hardware point of view I couldn't be happier: the recreated joysticks feel almost exactly like the old ones, and the look and feel of the mini-console bring back memories. I think the only caveat I have is about the selection of some of the games. I think about half the games are great - and half leave me scratching my head as to why they were chosen for the FB2. I love being able to play 2600 Asteroids, Missile Command, Yar's Revenge, and some of the 'lost' prototypes like Save Mary... It would have been great to see some more of the none Atari games too: Berzerk, Defender, Demon Attack, etc. though I imagine these couldn't be included for copyright reasons... But what's the story with some of the homebrews? I think Caverns of Mars is okay, but Yar's Return seems like it's half-finished. Can I offer a suggestion? How about some kind of contest allowing FB2 owners to vote for what games appear in the Flashback 3...


Batteries Included:0
Binding:Video Game
EAN:0742725265196
Is Autographed:0
Is Memorabilia:0
Model:26519
MPN:26519
Package Quantity:1
Platform:Electronic Game
Release Date:2006-09-01
UPC:742725265196



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