Four Player Atari Warlords on the Gamestation Pro?

by GenX Grownup | Feb 5, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Atari, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

Ever since the release of the Atari Gamestation Pro in 2023, we’ve enjoyed tinkering with it to see just how much more it can do than what is advertised on the box. We’ve added games, upped the firmware, and enjoyed new functionality. One of the most common questions...

Taito Super Pocket Review | The Next Big Thing?

by GenX Grownup | Jan 18, 2024 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

The Blaze Taito Super Pocket (Hyper Mega Tech) not only sports 18 Taito arcade games, save states, scan lines, variable difficulty, and an included rechargeable battery, but also allows for expansion with already-established Blaze Evercade cartridges! Could this...

Atari 2600+ Firmware Update Instructions | v1.1 Beta on Your Plus

by GenX Grownup | Jan 11, 2024 | 1990s, 2000s, GenX Grownup

At release, the Atari 2600+ was a fun throwback conosole allowing you to play physical Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges, but it was lacking a bit of compatibility and functionality that Atari fans were hoping for. As of today, a beta for the first firmware update for...

Top 10 Atari 2600+ Cartridges for UNDER TEN BUCKS!

by GenX Grownup | Jan 8, 2024 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

The Atari 2600+ will be under many Christmas trees this season, but since it requires physical media to play games, you’re gonna need to flesh out your cartridge collection before Santa shows up. But which games should you be on the lookout for? GenXGrownUp has done...

Atari 2600+, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, & PC Gaming Platforms

by GenX Grownup | Dec 12, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Arcade, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

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Fixing the Top Gamestation Pro Problems | My Arcade, Atari, & More!

by GenX Grownup | Dec 11, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, GenX Grownup

Founded in 1972, Atari® changed the way we approached gaming – from the way games were designed to the way they were played. Atari’s iconic games, including Asteroids®, Centipede® and Missile Command® have been played by many millions. Half a century later, Atari® ’s...