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Manufacturer: Atari, Inc. Part number: 26519
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- Bottom Line:
- The Atari Flashback 2 delivers a genuine Atari 2600 retro gaming experience at an unbeatable price.
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CNET editors' review
Atari Flashback 2 price range: $49.95
- Reviewed by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 10/25/2006
- Released on: 08/15/2005
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.
User reviews
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Try it, you'll like it.
by gear1152 on November 18, 2005
Pros: 40 games and an easter egg
Cons: Some games from my childhood missing
Summary: Ignore the dopes; I actually own this thing. Having played it, I can say it's exactly what I expected for 30 bucks. The great thing about these old games ...
Summary: Ignore the dopes; I actually own this thing. Having played it, I can say it's exactly what I expected for 30 bucks. The great thing about these old games is that there is no learning curve. You can sit around with your girlfriend or granddad and have a blast the first time you play it. For the techies out there, there is an easter egg contained in the game -a never before released Atari game. Google it, and you're sure to find directions to unlock it. Also, the board is easily hackable for installation of a cartridge receiver. I've had a lot more fun playing this thing than I ever had driving around San Andreas killing gang bangers and hookers for sport.
10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Atari gets it right with the FB2
by johnnywc on November 23, 2005
Pros: Good selection of titles, excellent video, joysticks
Cons: New games are glitchy, A/B buttons tough to tell if they're on or off
Summary: Overall, an excellent purchase for the price. Plays like a REAL Atari, the old classics are fantastic. Joysticks feel authentic, maybe even better than the originals. New games need fixing, ...
Summary: Overall, an excellent purchase for the price. Plays like a REAL Atari, the old classics are fantastic. Joysticks feel authentic, maybe even better than the originals. New games need fixing, but this will be addressed in a later revision. Highly recommended!
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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My hands still hurt from the 80's
by yatman on April 27, 2007
Pros: It's fun playing the classics again
Cons: Should be a web service to download games
Summary: I liked the system because it provided hours of entertainment. We were playing pole position and it was still very competitive when I was playing against my wife.
Summary: I liked the system because it provided hours of entertainment. We were playing pole position and it was still very competitive when I was playing against my wife.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Pretty good
by ApolloBoy on November 2, 2006
Pros: Very faithful to the original, joysticks compatible with the original 2600, great for road trips
Cons: Needs more games
Summary: I got a Flashback 2 a few months ago for an upcoming RV trip. I own an original Atari 2600 and didn't want to lug it around plus games, ...
Summary: I got a Flashback 2 a few months ago for an upcoming RV trip. I own an original Atari 2600 and didn't want to lug it around plus games, so I bought the Flashback 2 to quench my thirst for Atari. The great thing about it is that it's very faithful to the original, not just in appearance but also because it's based around a 2600-on-a-chip. This, of course, means it's possible to hack a cartridge port to it so you can play the original games. But since I already have a real 2600, I have no need do to this. I should also mention you can actually use the joysticks that come with it on your old 2600 or any other compatible system (i.e. Commodore 64, Atari 7800, etc.). Overall, the Flashback 2 isn't bad at all, and I recommend it if you wanna relive your childhood or if you're a classic video game collector who doesn't feel like taking their 2600 on a road trip.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Buy It But Save Receipt
by apsel3 on December 30, 2005
Pros: Fun for one evening
Cons: No Space Invaders, imperfections while playing 'pong', and I forgot how horrible the graphics are
Summary: Definitely worth purchasing to play for one evening. Just save your receipt because this will go back the next day.
Fun to relive original for a very short time.Summary: Definitely worth purchasing to play for one evening. Just save your receipt because this will go back the next day.
Fun to relive original for a very short time.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Hey why not
by joeplayer91 on November 17, 2005
Pros: really cheap
Cons: should have all games
Summary: hey why not with a price like that i would get one
Summary: hey why not with a price like that i would get one
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great for a quick game
by ewretroman on September 23, 2009
Pros: Cheap, I got mine for 29.99 at bestsku.com
fun
classic gamesCons: no paddle controllers
no pause (lol, jk)Summary: get this if your looking for something fun to play. You can get it cheaper at bestsku.com
Summary: get this if your looking for something fun to play. You can get it cheaper at bestsku.com
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Eh........
by usufruct on October 27, 2006
Pros: Experience the Atari 2600 again
Cons: Not so great the first time around
Summary: As an owner of the original Atari 2600 and carts, I remember buying it and expecting a home version of the Atari arcade machines. I was disappointed to find the ...
Summary: As an owner of the original Atari 2600 and carts, I remember buying it and expecting a home version of the Atari arcade machines. I was disappointed to find the graphics to be pale shadows of the "real" games, and, while offering facsimiles of the orginals, the 2600 didn't hold my attention for long. I think I donated or gave it away with no remorse. For the real Atari arcade experience, I say go with the software version.
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Great Fun for 29 Bucks
by jjwillig on October 26, 2006
Pros: Great for all ages
Cons: Requires AC power
Summary: I spent a lot of my childhood playing the Atari 2600 with my buddy’s. Sometimes playing through 40 or 50 titles to find out who was the ultimate Atari ...
Summary: I spent a lot of my childhood playing the Atari 2600 with my buddy’s. Sometimes playing through 40 or 50 titles to find out who was the ultimate Atari champ. It was the reason I eventually got into computers and started my own successful computer business. So I was excited to purchase this product for my own enjoyment. What I found, is that these games hold up very well after more than 30 years, and my 8 year old son has been playing the Flashback unit more than or family XBOX. We have been having a blast playing River Raid and he loves beating me at 3D tic-tac-toe.
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Great if retro is what you are looking for
by Bergie8866 on January 20, 2006
Pros: Joysticks are same as the original
Cons: Can't add new games
Summary: I love it. If like retro games, this is awsome.
Summary: I love it. If like retro games, this is awsome.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Atari, Inc.
- Part number: 26519
- Description: Atari Flashback 2 is modeled after the beloved Atari 2600 console, making it the ultimate re-creation of the classic gaming experience. Loaded with 40 classic games including Pong, Asteroids, Centipede, Millipede, Lunar Lander, Missile Command, Combat, among others, as well as retro game and arcade classics that have never before been released for the home console, Atari Flashback 2 will feature the same wood grain paneling and look of the Atari 2600, and will capture the feel through two classic joysticks for multi-player competition and vintage controls.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Plug and play TV game
- Games Included Adventure II,
3D Tic-Tac-Toe,
Combat,
Caverns of Mars,
Atari Climber,
Asteroids Deluxe,
Arcade Pong,
Arcade Asteroids,
Aquaventure,
Maze Craze,
Fatal Run,
Human Cannonball,
Lunar Lander,
Saboteur,
Frog Pond,
Hangman,
Combat II,
Dodge 'em,
Save Mary,
Haunted House,
Secret Quest,
Centipede,
Radar Lock,
Battlezone,
Return to Haunted House,
Outlaw,
Quadrun,
Off the Wall,
Yars' Revenge,
Millipede,
River Raid,
Space Duel,
Space War,
Video Checkers,
Video Chess,
Wizard,
Yars' Return,
Pitfall,
Adventure,
Missile Command - Sound Mono
- Color Black
Game Controller
- Type 2 x Joystick
Video Output
- TV Connection Composite video
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output
Power
- Power Consumption Operational 7 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Composite AV cable,
AC power adapter
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Atari, Inc.
- Address:
417 Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10016
