Retro Video Gamer

So in all the years I've been playing/collecting video games I've never owned or played an Atari Lynx. I'm considering getting one and would like your opinion if it's worth getting. Also, which model, what games are good, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

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The Atari Lynx is a superb system!  It is definitely worth getting and there are definitely quite a few excellent titles for the system.  Check out our Lynx game reviews in the Reviews (//http) section.  Some recommended titles:  Alien vs Predator, APB, Battlezone 2000 (which has a true 2000 hidden mode), California Games, Checkered Flag, Double Dragon, Joust, Klax, Lemmings (hard to find), Ms. Pac-Man, Pinball Jam, Rampage, STUN Runner, Super Asteroids/Missile Command, Xenophobe, and Zaku.

I personally prefer the Lynx II.  Having the cart slot on the back, rather than hidden by a door, is more convenient.  It is also more practical if you get homebrews carts that are standard PCB boards with a protruding board on them.  I think it is also easier to find.

Thanks for the recommendations, I appreciate it. I didnt realize there were that many good titles for it. As far as price, are the "good" games reasonably priced? Are the better titles hard to find? I definitely think I'm going to pick one up.

You're welcome.  Most games can be found at reasonable prices but some, like Lemmings and Super Asteroids/Missile Command are harder to find and are more expensive. Here are a couple of threads you may want to check:
- Atari Lynx Recommended Games (//http)
- Atari Lynx Discussion Thread (//http)

Quote from: "TrekMD"You're welcome.  Most games can be found at reasonable prices but some, like Lemmings and Super Asteroids/Missile Command are harder to find and are more expensive. Here are a couple of threads you may want to check:
- Atari Lynx Recommended Games (//http)
- Atari Lynx Discussion Thread (//http)

Thanks again! I think the first one on my list will have to be AvP. I have a feeling this one is tough to find. None on ebay

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Quote from: "TrekMD"You're welcome.  Most games can be found at reasonable prices but some, like Lemmings and Super Asteroids/Missile Command are harder to find and are more expensive. Here are a couple of threads you may want to check:
- Atari Lynx Recommended Games (//http)
- Atari Lynx Discussion Thread (//http)

Thanks again! I think the first one on my list will have to be AvP. I have a feeling this one is tough to find. None on ebay

Check SongBird Productions. I think that's where I got mine.

No go on AVP at songbird, thanks though. There is one on eBay and it says its a demo that the game was never released. Is that true?

The game did not see official release, that is true.  The game is about 50% done but it is quite an impressive piece of programming on the Lynx.

Quote from: "TrekMD"The game did not see official release, that is true.  The game is about 50% done but it is quite an impressive piece of programming on the Lynx.

Well then, guess I'm gonna have to get it. How cool is that, AVP on the jag and lynx

I can't remember but maybe Laird does.  Was it the same team that worked on both versions?

Quote from: "TrekMD"I can't remember but maybe Laird does.  Was it the same team that worked on both versions?

Yes Rebellion worked on both version, they talk about it in the interview we did with them. (//http)

Quote from: "Jagman67"So in all the years I've been playing/collecting video games I've never owned or played an Atari Lynx. I'm considering getting one and would like your opinion if it's worth getting. Also, which model, what games are good, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

Don't get me started on the Lynx! I will be here all night!  :4:
[align=center:6qguyeay]Atari Lynx Review (//http)[/align:6qguyeay]

Be careful of the laird and his love affair for the Lynx. Lol.

Quote from: "zapiy"Be careful of the laird and his love affair for the Lynx. Lol.

a.k.a. LynxGod in some circles. 

The Lynx is a great system.  The library has a very high ratio of good to bad games; there are very few that are not at least enjoyable to play.  For a late-80s system, it was very technically advanced, and was really ahead of its time.

Sometimes folks complain about the quality and low resolution of the screen, but I own three different units and they all have the same quality screen.  I find the video is a bit dim at first, but once the machine warms up the picture is good. 

You can find one on ebay fairly cheap, and many of the common games are quite affordable.  There are tons of excellent arcade conversions such as Klax, Paperboy, Robotron, Ms. Pacman, etc.  Some other genres such as sports or RPGs are rather lacking, however.

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Quote from: "TrekMD"I can't remember but maybe Laird does.  Was it the same team that worked on both versions?

Yes Rebellion worked on both version, they talk about it in the interview we did with them. (//http)

Quote from: "Jagman67"So in all the years I've been playing/collecting video games I've never owned or played an Atari Lynx. I'm considering getting one and would like your opinion if it's worth getting. Also, which model, what games are good, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.

Don't get me started on the Lynx! I will be here all night!  :4:
[align=center:n989zdqp]Atari Lynx Review (//http)[/align:n989zdqp]

Great job on the video, very informative. Now I'm definitely getting one. And thanks to all for the suggestions, much appreciated.

You made the right choice I picked one up last week and have plans for a complete collection. I think I have 25 so far so a big chunk to go!

Quote from: "Lorfarius"You made the right choice I picked one up last week and have plans for a complete collection. I think I have 25 so far so a big chunk to go!

You picked up a Lynx and already have 25 games for it?  Wow, that was quick!  Well worth it too!

Good work fella. Very impressive Kickstart to your collection. 

It's surprisingly easy to get large bundles of games, add in a mix of posting in a couple of forums. I think I've spent about £150 so far on the whole setup.