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- Platform: TV Plug & Play
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Ahhh...bak to the days when you didn't need shoulder buttons & analog sticks to play your games (cue dreamy music) All you needed was one giant stick & a big red button...Of course this meant that most games were ultra-simple & could be finished in a couple of hours. Most of the games on this device simply do not provide you with that much entertainment. Pong is just too easy, as is the volleyball game. Asteroids on the other hand is just too hard once you get past the first few levels. Breakout is the only game that I actually play from time to time...The other games do not hold up at all. If you want a trip down memory lane, then go for it, but don't expect it to last all that long.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Undisputed leader of the home videogame market was Atari's truly revolutionary 2600 console. In fact, the pixellated magic produced by this teak-effect box of jiggery-pokery helped Atari shift over 30 million units and the 2600 (or VCS) is now universally regarded as the godfather of home consoles. Even today, videogame aficionados fondly remember that primitive, thumb-numbing Atari joystick with blister-tinged affection. Which is just as well, because ingenious boffins have now managed to cram 10 classic Atari games into an officially licensed replica Atari joystick!
The 10-in-1 really puts the "joy" in joystick, and you'll be unable to put it down, even when it's not plugged in. In fact, position it next to your PS2/Xbox/GameCube and see which one friends immediately go for. This truly is the most fantastic piece of plastic we've seen for years and, at less than the price of a single PS2 game, a snip to boot. Game - and life - over!
The Games
The Atari Classics 10-in-1 features 10 official and fully-licensed Atari games:
Asteroids®
Adventure(tm)
Missile Command®
Centipede®
Gravitar®
Yar's Revenge®
Breakout®
Pong®
Circus Atari(tm)
Real Sports Volleyball(tm)
The 10-in-1 really puts the "joy" in joystick, and you'll be unable to put it down, even when it's not plugged in. In fact, position it next to your PS2/Xbox/GameCube and see which one friends immediately go for. This truly is the most fantastic piece of plastic we've seen for years and, at less than the price of a single PS2 game, a snip to boot. Game - and life - over!
The Games
The Atari Classics 10-in-1 features 10 official and fully-licensed Atari games:
Asteroids®
Adventure(tm)
Missile Command®
Centipede®
Gravitar®
Yar's Revenge®
Breakout®
Pong®
Circus Atari(tm)
Real Sports Volleyball(tm)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Firstly I'll say that I (mostly) knew what i was getting with this. This joystick is essentially an Atari 2600 home games machine (released in the last 70's) in a small joytstick. The joystick is exactly like those that originally shipped with the console, so no complaints there.
For me it was as simple as connecting it to my TV - it worked right away. Note that it requires batteries to operate (4 AA). A buddy and myself played with it all last night, the batteries lasted well. Total nostalgia trip - but I must say I think those who don't recall this system will be surprised at how addictive the games are. Fun, as you'll find out, has little to do with graphics and sound - it's the gameplay that counts.
The Atari 2600 played games from ROM's, and those ROMS were 128kb in size. That ought to give you an idea on what the graphics and sound is like. It's basic, but as I said, still fun.
I docked a point off my game rating. That's entirely down to the choice of games. I imagine everyone would have expected this to include Space Invaders and Pac-Man - they were THE games to have on the Atari 2600. Sadly, they're missing. I'd assume this was a licensing issue, but it's still a real pity. Of the games that are here I think I could have done without Pong (you can't even play against someone else), Breakout, and Volleyball. They're basically rubbish.
But how about focusing on the good? Missile Command is here, and that's fun. Asteroids is here too. But the one I was really surprised with - it's maddeningly addictive - is Circus Atari. Bouncing that little stick figure up to burst the "balloons" is terrific fun.
Emulation - which this is - is very good.
So that's about it, really. Other than the missing games we've had a blast playing what is here. I can see myself idly playing them some more, too. This is a solid bit of fun which I can't fault really. Recommended.
For me it was as simple as connecting it to my TV - it worked right away. Note that it requires batteries to operate (4 AA). A buddy and myself played with it all last night, the batteries lasted well. Total nostalgia trip - but I must say I think those who don't recall this system will be surprised at how addictive the games are. Fun, as you'll find out, has little to do with graphics and sound - it's the gameplay that counts.
The Atari 2600 played games from ROM's, and those ROMS were 128kb in size. That ought to give you an idea on what the graphics and sound is like. It's basic, but as I said, still fun.
I docked a point off my game rating. That's entirely down to the choice of games. I imagine everyone would have expected this to include Space Invaders and Pac-Man - they were THE games to have on the Atari 2600. Sadly, they're missing. I'd assume this was a licensing issue, but it's still a real pity. Of the games that are here I think I could have done without Pong (you can't even play against someone else), Breakout, and Volleyball. They're basically rubbish.
But how about focusing on the good? Missile Command is here, and that's fun. Asteroids is here too. But the one I was really surprised with - it's maddeningly addictive - is Circus Atari. Bouncing that little stick figure up to burst the "balloons" is terrific fun.
Emulation - which this is - is very good.
So that's about it, really. Other than the missing games we've had a blast playing what is here. I can see myself idly playing them some more, too. This is a solid bit of fun which I can't fault really. Recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Does exactly what is says on the box
Easy to set up, works with HD LCD TV which I wasnt sure about, course you have to have the right connection sockets on your TV. Read more
Published 16 months ago by BC
DO NOT BUY
If like me your into retro, then don't buy this. The joystick is rubbish and totally unresponsive. The games are slow, and to be honest you would be better off buying one of the... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Michael
Old School
Brilliant, Brought back so many memories. Well worth it :)
Just a word of advice though: It did not work for me initially with the connections supplied in the box. Read more
Just a word of advice though: It did not work for me initially with the connections supplied in the box. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Stephen Gandy
1980 all over again
I must admit I asked for this console in order to relive my misspent days, circa 1983-84, playing Asteroids in student bars. Read more
Published on 2 April 2009 by Chris M.
Great while it lasted (apparently)
I bought this as a gift for someone and they had fun playing some of the old games that are on it. However, before I managed to get a turn (i.e. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2007 by Lynnzal
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