Is the Atari Lynx a good system?

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Is the Atari Lynx a good system?; Thinking about buying - need tips
Topic Started: Apr 16 2010, 04:41 AM (368 Views)
sdcpro	Apr 16 2010, 04:41 AM Post #1
Level 8 Posts: 1,567 Group: Members Member #1,460 Joined: Dec 21, 2009	I've been interested in the Atari Lynx for a bit, but to be honest, I have no clue of anything about it! Were there any standout or exclusive games for the atari lynx that makes the system worth owning? Please help me out



VirtualBoyGamerShow	May 16 2010, 06:25 PM Post #2
The Virtual Boy Gamer Posts: 610 Group: Members Member #2,012 Joined: May 16, 2010	The Lynx was definitly ahead of its time. It was the first portale console in color. I had one when I was younger. Real young. LOL. It was pretty cool. Only problems were it took up a lot of batteries, and it was kinda bulky. If you find a lynx that comes with some games, for about 20-40 bucks, I say go for it.
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Baconbits274	Jul 5 2010, 10:54 PM Post #3
Level 3 Posts: 203 Group: Members Member #2,280 Joined: Jun 30, 2010	By what I say the Atari Lynx looks like a great console that is worth buying. Not only was it the first handheld in color it was the first handheld to feature connection to other Lynx's so you could go play with others. It was extremely advanced for its time. There was some problems with the Lynx though. It was very bulky and it took up batteries. You would be lucky to play for over four hours. You can get a power pack so that you can have six extra hours of gaming. The cool part is that the Lynx still produces games from an independent company called Songbird Productions. They produce Lynx games completely independently without any help from Atari. It shows you how dedicated the Lynx's fans are. If you can get one buy it; you will probably love it. If you buy it and don't like it sell it on eBay; it will sell fast.
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sdcpro	Jul 8 2010, 08:13 PM Post #4
Level 8 Posts: 1,567 Group: Members Member #1,460 Joined: Dec 21, 2009	I'm not a collector by any means so I wouldn't care if it's scratched and not with the box, so I want the cheapest price possible However, what I'm mainly looking for is: were there any exclusive lynx games that were awesome? On a side note, I picked up Kung Food and Tournament Cyberball (I think), both in box for the lynx, $2 each. No system yet lol



VirtualBoyGamerShow	Jul 24 2010, 06:05 PM Post #5
The Virtual Boy Gamer Posts: 610 Group: Members Member #2,012 Joined: May 16, 2010	Also, if you get a lynx, I reccommend getting an AC Adaptor for it, so you won't have to get yourself bank rupt on buying the batteries...LOL.
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illGamer	Nov 15 2010, 06:59 PM Post #6
Level 1 Posts: 37 Group: Members Member #3,003 Joined: Nov 15, 2010	It's all down to personal taste, it was defintley ahead of it's time, Go ahead and get it if your into gameboy etc
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austinmackert	Dec 9 2010, 09:06 AM Post #7
Level 4 Posts: 265 Group: Members Member #2,870 Joined: Oct 13, 2010	Best to check out some screenshots yourself and see what you may be into. Personally, IMO, it has a lot of good action games and arcade ports. Here's a link to the AtariAge rarity list. The majority of the games on this list will have box scans and a handful of screenshots for each as well. It's a good starting place to figure out if you may be interested in the system or not: http://www.atariage.com/software_list.html?SystemID=LYNX
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Killette	Jan 25 2011, 07:25 PM Post #8
Level 1 Posts: 25 Group: Members Member #3,334 Joined: Jan 23, 2011	I definetly think it's a good investment. Like everyone before me has said, it does eat a lot of batteries, but a power packis available. I would recomment getting a model 2 if you do decide to get one. As for games, many of them are arcade games that can also be found on the Atari 7800 so if you're into that sort of game, it can be the system for you. Please keep in mind this system is bulky so it's not super great for taking on the go nowadays (although if I ever do see one sporting one on the street I'm gonna give them props lol).
	Systems: Famicom with AV/ Nes adapter, NES, Model 2 NES, Master System, Turbo Grafx-16, JVC x' Eye, Super Famicom w/ SNES adapter, Sega 32x, Virtual Boy, Saturn, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, XBox, Playstation 1, Playstation 2 (Slim&Fat), Gamecube w/ game boy player, Wii, PS3 80 gig, XBox 360. Handhelds: Game boy pocket (red), Neo-Geo pocket color, PSP, Game boy Advance SP, Game Gear, TecToy, Playpal, Mugga (Gamp3 player), Atari Lynx, Nintendo DS Capcom Arcade Machine (Speed Rumbler,1986)


Chronosousa	Jan 26 2011, 02:29 PM Post #9
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