It was fun introducing classic Atari games to my nephew Will & his fiancé Nicole. It's wild for me to think they had NEVER picked up a real Atari joystick or played any of the games!! As you'll see in the video, they loved them!
@@mcgritty8842You obvious don't know anything about videogames or what your talking about and your taste in videogames is pretty lame, gritty,grimy & McCrappy! 🤣
@@mcgritty8842 Speak for yourself. I love going back to the roots of gaming, and I'm sure many others do as well. It helps us connect to the generations past, and appreciate the advancements we've made even more. Plus, they're simple and honest fun, and great for families.
This video gave me an idea. You should have an annual gaming triathlon where you have gamers young and old utilizing retro and modern games through the decades to see who is the best. The winner gets awarded an actual metal jesus (kinda like an oscar or a grammy).
Younger generation will always win. Old gamers played Centidpede and Pac-Man, new gamers play full fleshed games with advanced controls that old gamers can’t fathom
I own both of these systems and love them both for different reasons. I have been rebuilding my physical Atari 2600 and 7800 games since getting this 2600 Plus
Atari. Back when video games weren't 29 hour movies. Retro gaming is nice because you don't need to have hours set aside. Your can play for 30 mins and have fun.
This would make my gaming collection life complete. My mom bought the original when it first came out. To see this in a slightly smaller form factor with HDMI out and can use the same cartridges I've had for decades is unbelievable.
I had a Colecovison with the 2600 module. I think it is time to get the 2600+ and pick up some of my favorite titles. I fondly remember Pitfall, Missile Command, Frogger, and Crackpots to name a few.
I feel like you should have mentioned that the Gamestation Pro supports third party controllers, and can play GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SNES, and Genesis games and probably others. (Genesis would be best with a third party controller) Also that it came with 2 controllers while the Atari 2600+ only comes with 1, so you have to buy a second controller and the paddle controllers are also separate (though they come in a pack of 2 with a 4-in-1 cart)
I love the cartridge slot on the 2600+. There is a great visceral feel and satisfaction with using my original cartridges. The controllers are fully faithful to the originals. It would be nice to access Stella Options but I can live without it. I don't mind the lack of save states because the games are simple. It has a better quality output than my A/V modded 2600 Woody with a retrotink upscaler on a modern TV. Well worth it a lifelong Atari Fan. The Gamestation looks interesting but I think it's going down in Atari history as a step above the @games systems, nothing worth getting too excited about. What Atari needs to do is make a new 7800 controller for use with the 2600+.
One thing to bear in mind - they only tested NTSC cartridges for the compatibility list. Being in Australia I have a number of Atari 7800 PAL games that do not work on the 2600+. Even though they are listed as PASS on the compatibility list. Food Fight, Crossbow, Choplifter, Xevious, Joust & Ms PAC-Man for the 7800 all failed on my 2600+
I have been quite impressed with the 2600+ so far and Atari have been showing footage of a firmware patch that will allow it to load more games which will be very cool. I wasn’t sure about the Game Station Pro so didn’t pre-order it but now am quite interested in it. It would be great at my holiday home for an allow a good range of games on a modern TV. Also there are heaps of Atari 8-bit games that would be good to play on it as well of course Mame titles.
I bought a broken Atari 2600 and fixed it, then was addicted collecting games. Something about popping in and out games and using those controllers, is nostalgia. I like that fall game and wall jump game. Is that only on 10-1 cartridge, not sold alone in stores?
I got an atari 2600+ on launch day, and I've started collecting atari games it's really cool because it's hdmi, and something that's cool about mine is that it's is one of the first 7000 units ever made
Bring back wood trim! Put it on everything! That 1970s station wagon look is timeless! 2:58 Even the joystick should have wood trim! 6:18 / 16:27 Joust and Berzerk are muh fave Atari games. Dig Dug is kinda mean-spirited when you think about it. 6:19 Wood trim on a controller! Gucci to the max! 7:34 What do Bruce Campbell and Jack Black have in common? Pitfall. 8:50 Berzerk! Not only is it a good game, but the box art is just perfect. 10:04 Chrome and black is cool and "urbane." Wood trim is warm and rustic. 11:19 / 12:57 Dogwai and fluff-woof!
Atari is before my time, but I have always found enjoyment from their Switch collection releases (Atari 50th and Flashback classics). When they showed the 2600+ I was super excited because I actually wanted to get myself an original console for a while. So glad that this one exists now! Also wish they would release those controllers for modern console use.
for real where was *this* Atari the last 20-something years? An Atari that put thought and time into stuff and wasn’t just a hivemind of grifters unleashing cryptocurrencies and RCT World on the unsuspecting masses
I have 75 2600 carts and my original console that I got for Christmas. Still works like a charm, the joysticks and paddle controllers are still flawless despite a lot of abuse. It even looks decent connected to the RF on my somewhat dated 46" Samsung. But getting a really clean image is super appealing. The emulation part always feels like a massive caveat for me. But it looks like this might be a good option.
The input lag is most likely coming from your modern TV rather than the emulator itself. Make sure you have the TV in game mode in order to reduce the input lag.
I'm in my 20's but my first gaming experience was actually the atari 2600. I have so many fond memories playing River Raid, Berzerk, Indy 500, Breakout, and a bunch of other classics. I still have that original console! I have the VCS and the Gamestation Pro; I'll probably get the 2600+ soon. It is a wonderful time to be an Atari fan!!
I feel fortunate having lived through the entire evolution of cartridge console gaming starting with the Atari 2600. Adventure still being an all time favorite. Really cool to see the Atari 2600+ come out during the digital age. I still use sticks over gamepads most of the time for gaming. It's what I started on. Atari carts are still available and cheaper than 8 and 16 bit console games in a lot of cases. Hopefully people can find clean and workable ones for this. A leap forward for retro gaming. Makes you wonder what's coming next.
I remember as a kid (I'm in my early 30s) playing some form of Pitfall on a handheld of some sort & having a blast with it. Seeing games like these finding new life is always amazing.
Great for the people who want one, but the Atari 2600+ is definitely not for me. I have 100's of games and a few emulators for the Atari (all versions,) my PC, so why would I need to get one? I lack the room to store any physical games, and, I have no nostalgia for it. Even though I was 7 years old when this first came out in 1977. I never had one. In fact I had never even heard of it back then. The only console I used was a Master System back in 1989, which I played Sonic The Hedgehog 2 on, for about 10 minutes before I had to give it back to the owner. Then, in 2017, I got a broken PS 2, (just to see if I could fix it.) Then in 2018 I got 3 (broken,) PS Vita handhelds and 3 (also broken,) PS Vita TV's (all now fully working.) and they are the only consoles I have ever owned since 1970. I was more into the PC side of things and more enjoyed doing things like Spreadsheets, Music Creation, my dad's taxes and that kind of thing, and fixing radios, tv's, vcr's, and mainly PC's etc. I used to love typing in programmes into my Speccy and CPC 464, and creating music on my Amiga. Anyway, sorry, I do ramble! To those who get one or both, I really do hope you enjoy them!
As a left handed child I had to suffer with the Atari controller. Because of the button placement I was forced to use the controller upside down. Meaning up was down and right was left on the stick. Looks like the modern companies are neglecting lefties just like the classic companies. Sigh. On a positive note, it looks like your nephew is a RUSH fan. One my favorite bands.
Yeah but every arcade stick and pretty much every controller until we went to duel analogue sticks were left handed :P Even the modern controllers are left leaning with the d-pad being controlled with the left and the buttons with the right.
The Atari 2600 plus did exactly what I wanted the other mini consoles to do with the functional cart slot and that my arcade versions joystick looks like it'll be great for shooters
So apparently the gamestation is using Mame which emulate every consoles in existence. You can run gameboy advance, super nintendo, nes, genesis, game gear, arcade games on it.
Wife and I just got our 2600+ and picked up several games for it. OMG its fun! The only thing is on all the reviews online I am surprised no one is talking about two things. One how incredibly stiff the joysticks are right off the bat. So much so its hard to even play Pacman with them. Two the paddles, there is notable lag or something going on making fine tuning movement for games like Kaboom and Warlords impossible. Now maybe these things will reduce as they get broken in, but I remember the action on the original paddles being much smoother, also looser joysticks on the main controllers. I love it and it looks great on our 55" TV using the 4:3 aspect ratio.
I know I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. I bought mine just for the paddle games - I actually bought some more carts to play on it. It's not so much lag they aren't moving properly. If you turn the paddle very slowly they don't move pixel by pixel they move in chunks. With no one mentioning it I'm worried it won't get fixed. I've only seen one video that noticed it. It's great they made the paddles they seem to be good and apparently work fine on real hardware.
Make sure you update the firmware on that GSP, 1.30 unlocks more stuff on it not just SD card specific - experiment with different controllers too on that note.
See this is why when I ran into you at Retro Game Con back in October, why I was digging for Atari games. Because I was trying to get as many as I could BEFORE the 2600+ came out, knowing that now people would be scrambling to get the old cartridges.
I didn’t realize it was that small, looks nice…compact. Always fun watching a younger generation, the response from my kids were not kind when I showed them Atari lol. Was great to see the gamestation also, I’m always tempted but not sure I need it 🤷🏼♂️ Another stellar vid sir, thank you!
The gaming station is more practical for me. I live in Portugal and it is extremely rare to find any Atari games. As a game and console collector the Atari2600 is the few I'm still missing in my collection, almost in my 40's and was extremely rare to see any on when I was a kid owning one in Lisbon.... Anyways great vídeo like always and it is always great to see younger gamers give the chance and opportunity to play this piece of video game history 😊
Both systems seem good to me. I am interested in seeing the new Atari handheld coming out later in the year. I has a gampad, paddle and trackball included.
@@MrRobarino the whole 2600+ is designed to recreate the original experience from the design of the console to the use of original cartridges. Scan lines are a more authentic recreation of the original experience. Also, those games were created and made for CRT's which do look very different in many ways, not the least of which is scan lines. If you were talking about a product who's whole design isn't based on recreating the experience, it would be different.
@@MrRobarinoI disagree. Final Fight on PS3 with its huge bevy of filters and camera angles made the game so darn cool. I love playing arcade mode with soft CRT filters.
Atari really redeemed themselves with this console. I did not see it coming. I really wish Sony had put the same effort into the PS1. I'm not even an Atari person, but I'm seriously considering picking one up.
I didn’t grow up with Atari, but I’ve enjoyed getting this and picking up a bunch of old games for it. I had a couple I adored because of the Evercade carts now I’ve got a large collection!
Was really fun to watch them play and get their perspective. About a year after the N64 came out. My brother came into my room to see what I was playing games on. I had just done another unearthing of my 2600. He was so fascinated with it, he asked me if we could do a temporary trade, the N64 for the 2600. Until he got bored of the 2600..... I got it back almost a year later, because I was moving out. Not because he got bored. It's really cool to see the younger generation "get" the Atari!
I loved the video, I never played Atari games, I think that the more modern version would be an option to start with. Another thing, am I the only one who would like to see more of Nicole in future videos?😅
I've been watching mjr content for years now...and I think it has alot of long time fans emotional seeing mjr...Teaching the young generation now... 📖 🖊
Great video. I am glad you did this for them. Not all heroes wear capes. I had no idea I could add more games to the second console. No idea at all. Now I have something to figure out today. Thank you. I appreciate you my friend. Good to see your channel at almost a million subs.
I haven't played Atari 2600, but I played game called Activision Classics for PSP, that game had 44 Atari 2600 games and 1 of the games was Pitfall! Cool video.
If they're both emulation based, I can't see much reason to buy the Atari 2600 Plus. It's still got compatibility issues, and is drastically limited in its scope. The GameStation Pro seems to be the way to go; it's more versatile and a bit flashier with the RGB-lit buttons.
I gotta say when I first started playing a games, I didn’t expect them to be fun at all but when I got the Atari 50 collection for my dad for his birthday, we played a bunch of Atari games and oh my God they are so fun you wouldn’t think they’re fun because of how simple they look and how simple they play but playing Games like combat with my brother was so fun
I like the look of the GameStation (in terms of a plug and play emulation device) and I hope it can use other controllers, and turn the borders off! Looks cool!
It does support other controllers, check out GenXGrownUp's videos on it. And I'm pretty sure the borders can be toggled, I do know that they can even be added for some games using SD.
The Atari 2600+ looks very nice. While I don't really see myself playing a lot of 2600 games, I think it makes for a nice collectors item to display on a shelf.
I have a 2600+ and loves it. I wanted the 2600+ because I have about 40 Atari 2600 and 7800 carts from my childhood so having the ability to play both with HDMI is great. Only thing I wish was offered was a reproduction 7800 controller.
This Monday, the programmer of E.T. and Raiders of the Lost Ark will be on the Chronologically Gaming channel. I might miss it due to my schedule, but I'm sure there are others that can catch the show.
Great video and awesome to see the younger generation try these games. For me after I found the Flashback 50th Anniversary gold mini console could be hacked so I could put with nice box art and every 2600 game, I decided to cancel my 2600+. I do like the idea of the 2600+, but mostly for 7800 and then you need another fire button. Have you tried the joystick and paddles on the 2600+ on a Flashback? As if the paddles work better I might pick it up. If I didn't have a gaming PC with Launchbox into my main TV, I probably would have gone for the other device, as its a nice easy to use multiple system emulator, with loads like the gameboy, mega drive and snes emulated.
I can see younger kids today enjoying classic Atari videogames. Mobile games on iOS and Android often follow the gameplay designs of the Golden Age, and there is a retro purity that might appeal to anyone. I think there is a far wider acceptance of different visual designs, as opposed to constantly obsessing over graphics . After all, this has been Nintendo philosophy for decades. Personally, I would buy the 2600 Plus, if only so I can collect physical cartridges, and especially the newer indie/homebrew games from AtariAge. But I can also see the appeal of the GameStation as an emulation console for social gatherings.
I was 9 years old when my dear father bought a used c64 for the family. The games Stellar Wars and Burger Time followed with the computer. I remember the long loading times on the cassete player. I eventually obtained turbo-tape games, that shortened the wait. They were illegal, but everyone used the turbo-tape, so why not. My favourite games for the 8bit c64 were Paperboy, Gianna Sisters, California Games and some more I can't remember the name of. The sound of this game-system was slightly different from the NES.
If I still had my cache of old Atari cartridges, I’d consider the 2600+ but lack of support for Pitfall 2 may have been a dealbreaker against it since that was the last Atari game I bought BITD before moving on to bigger & better things…
Considering how much Atari stuff I already have, I really had been ignoring these. But seeing the cartridge system on modern flat screens recently in other places. Well, I sort of have the itch to get one. Maybe I'll grab both. But probably when I can find a deal on them. Like the used VCS I bought.
2:26 my niece is a lot younger and she played Smurf on the Atari, complain about it, have lunch and then when i asked what we gonna play? VR? Playstation 5? PC? She said "Smurf!!" 😂
I own an Atari Game Station Pro and for an emulation console it's pretty neat. It not only sports a nostalgic Atari look, Atari inspired Joysticks with built in Paddles but it can play ALL the Atari Consoles. It can also play Genesis, NES, and many other console games. They'll be plenty of glitches since it's NOT FPGA but for emulation software it's nice. The Genesis games run very well on it from my experience. The 2600+ and 7800+ only makes sense for people with Cartridge collections. Reply
My first gaming console. I have a version that comes with games that came out a few years ago and i sometimes play some games when I have time at home. I love playing river raid.
I tell you, if getting OG 2600 cartridges wasn't a giant pain, I'd be getting a 2600 plus almost immediately. However, I'm in New Zealand, and getting those carts is a giant pain. A great system otherwise! Really looking forward to seeing new releases and software updates for what is an awesome concept 🤘😀
Hey Joseph, I'm in the New York area and there are a ton of Atari games all over the place here. If you wanted we could probably figure out something where I would buy a bunch for you and then ship them out to New Zealand. Shipping is still pricey, but at least we could find a way where it would just be the one single shipping box.
@@AlexosaurusRex Hey, sorry about the late reply. I'd completely forgotten I'd posted here and I never got the notification of your reply. Thanks for the offer! I haven't given this any extra thought recently, and I've been spending my money on a Playstation 3 and some PS1 / PS3 games, and ordered an Agon Light 2 SBC. As a result I don't have any spare cash right now to buy other hardware, but when I do I'll probably pick up a 2600+ and definitely look at taking your offer up. Now that you've mentioned it, I suppose I'd better make a list of the games I would actually want 😄 Thanks again, and have a great 2024!
Cool video. I obtained a lot of cartridges over the last year because they were cheap. Was going to purchase a refurb original console but when I saw the 2600+ was going to be released I preordered. I also purchase a Hyperkin controller and the paddle controller works great.
I'm shocked you didn't mention the GSP also plays Nintendo, Genesis, SNES, and Gameboy ROMS! I prefer the GSP, because it allows me to play games I never got to play before I buy the physical cartridges. I'm from your generation. I started with the original Atari 2600 and once I was able to buy my own system, I bought the updated version of Atari 2600 and the Nintendo with the Gyro. I never got to play the Pokemon games, because I was in my mid 20s and my mind was on girls and getting my life together. So, now that I'm older, I'm playing games for the first time I never played, especially the pokemon series, which I really like. The GSP has allowed me to try these games as ROMS, before I decide to invest my hard earned money on the physical cartridges and system.
I didn't know these existed. I think I might pick up the Atari Gamestation, as I have limited space. The paddle function seals it for me. Transferring ROMs to an SD card and playing them on the Gamestation is a great option.
The power of the 5200 was a generation better than the 2600. However, its CONTROLLER was TERRIBLE. It's not self centering, floppy and not very accurate. It's really disappointing.
@@MetalJesusRocks I figured as much when I saw the AVGN’s video about it 😜 It is still weird that the games themselves are often omitted, like in the first console you reviewed 😅
It was fun introducing classic Atari games to my nephew Will & his fiancé Nicole. It's wild for me to think they had NEVER picked up a real Atari joystick or played any of the games!! As you'll see in the video, they loved them!
I’m glad Will and Nicole had a great time with the paddles 👍
That’s because Atari games suck. Seriously, especially in 2023.
Same with many arcade games, they are boring af
so anal retentive ... more than 99% is GOOD ENOUGH lol ... only AHOLES would be sad about it NOT being 100% compatible, when it's more than 99 XD
@@mcgritty8842You obvious don't know anything about videogames or what your talking about and your taste in videogames is pretty lame, gritty,grimy & McCrappy! 🤣
@@mcgritty8842 Speak for yourself. I love going back to the roots of gaming, and I'm sure many others do as well. It helps us connect to the generations past, and appreciate the advancements we've made even more. Plus, they're simple and honest fun, and great for families.
This video gave me an idea. You should have an annual gaming triathlon where you have gamers young and old utilizing retro and modern games through the decades to see who is the best. The winner gets awarded an actual metal jesus (kinda like an oscar or a grammy).
Nice idea!
Hah cool!
Younger generation will always win. Old gamers played Centidpede and Pac-Man, new gamers play full fleshed games with advanced controls that old gamers can’t fathom
@mcgritty8842 I think it depends on the games. Newer games hold your hand a lot. Give a young gamer an old Zelda game and they might be stumped.
Tolle Idee 💡
I own both of these systems and love them both for different reasons. I have been rebuilding my physical Atari 2600 and 7800 games since getting this 2600 Plus
Props to your nephew for wearing a Rush shirt.
Atari. Back when video games weren't 29 hour movies. Retro gaming is nice because you don't need to have hours set aside. Your can play for 30 mins and have fun.
This would make my gaming collection life complete. My mom bought the original when it first came out. To see this in a slightly smaller form factor with HDMI out and can use the same cartridges I've had for decades is unbelievable.
Warlords was one of my favs growing up. So good to see the younger generation enjoying our classics today!
4 player mode is fun still.
Agreed! Back in those days there were always people around to play that one with…
I had a Colecovison with the 2600 module. I think it is time to get the 2600+ and pick up some of my favorite titles. I fondly remember Pitfall, Missile Command, Frogger, and Crackpots to name a few.
I feel like you should have mentioned that the Gamestation Pro supports third party controllers, and can play GB, GBC, GBA, NES, SNES, and Genesis games and probably others. (Genesis would be best with a third party controller) Also that it came with 2 controllers while the Atari 2600+ only comes with 1, so you have to buy a second controller and the paddle controllers are also separate (though they come in a pack of 2 with a 4-in-1 cart)
How do you load it to play every retro system? My dad got one for Christmas today pretty sweet
@@RockstarMabma GenXGrownup has a video on that th-cam.com/video/Cn_BocjMaq4/w-d-xo.html
@@RockstarMabma Also note there was a recent firmware update, GenXGrownup has a video on that as well
Will & Nicole seem like top people - great additions to the Metal Jesus crew ☮️
I love the cartridge slot on the 2600+. There is a great visceral feel and satisfaction with using my original cartridges. The controllers are fully faithful to the originals. It would be nice to access Stella Options but I can live without it. I don't mind the lack of save states because the games are simple. It has a better quality output than my A/V modded 2600 Woody with a retrotink upscaler on a modern TV. Well worth it a lifelong Atari Fan. The Gamestation looks interesting but I think it's going down in Atari history as a step above the @games systems, nothing worth getting too excited about. What Atari needs to do is make a new 7800 controller for use with the 2600+.
One thing to bear in mind - they only tested NTSC cartridges for the compatibility list. Being in Australia I have a number of Atari 7800 PAL games that do not work on the 2600+. Even though they are listed as PASS on the compatibility list. Food Fight, Crossbow, Choplifter, Xevious, Joust & Ms PAC-Man for the 7800 all failed on my 2600+
Update today
I have been quite impressed with the 2600+ so far and Atari have been showing footage of a firmware patch that will allow it to load more games which will be very cool.
I wasn’t sure about the Game Station Pro so didn’t pre-order it but now am quite interested in it. It would be great at my holiday home for an allow a good range of games on a modern TV. Also there are heaps of Atari 8-bit games that would be good to play on it as well of course Mame titles.
Will and Nicole becoming bonafide side characters in the MJU.
NPCs 😂
Yeah. The GameStation Pro is a handy emulation box for 2600, 5200, and 7800 games. You can even throw Mame roms on it. Very useful.
I bought a broken Atari 2600 and fixed it, then was addicted collecting games. Something about popping in and out games and using those controllers, is nostalgia. I like that fall game and wall jump game. Is that only on 10-1 cartridge, not sold alone in stores?
I got an atari 2600+ on launch day, and I've started collecting atari games it's really cool because it's hdmi, and something that's cool about mine is that it's is one of the first 7000 units ever made
Bring back wood trim! Put it on everything! That 1970s station wagon look is timeless!
2:58 Even the joystick should have wood trim!
6:18 / 16:27 Joust and Berzerk are muh fave Atari games. Dig Dug is kinda mean-spirited when you think about it.
6:19 Wood trim on a controller! Gucci to the max!
7:34 What do Bruce Campbell and Jack Black have in common? Pitfall.
8:50 Berzerk! Not only is it a good game, but the box art is just perfect.
10:04 Chrome and black is cool and "urbane." Wood trim is warm and rustic.
11:19 / 12:57 Dogwai and fluff-woof!
Atari is before my time, but I have always found enjoyment from their Switch collection releases (Atari 50th and Flashback classics). When they showed the 2600+ I was super excited because I actually wanted to get myself an original console for a while. So glad that this one exists now! Also wish they would release those controllers for modern console use.
for real
where was *this* Atari the last 20-something years? An Atari that put thought and time into stuff and wasn’t just a hivemind of grifters unleashing cryptocurrencies and RCT World on the unsuspecting masses
I have 75 2600 carts and my original console that I got for Christmas. Still works like a charm, the joysticks and paddle controllers are still flawless despite a lot of abuse. It even looks decent connected to the RF on my somewhat dated 46" Samsung. But getting a really clean image is super appealing. The emulation part always feels like a massive caveat for me. But it looks like this might be a good option.
Seeing those two in your videos is always fun. Looks like you were having a great time!
The input lag is most likely coming from your modern TV rather than the emulator itself. Make sure you have the TV in game mode in order to reduce the input lag.
100% good advice. 👍
no the lag comes from the device itself, and is only with the provided controllers. If you use a different joystick there is no lag
So many great memories I had with my Atari 2600! Warlords was one of my favorites! I played my 15 yr old nephew in it and he absolutely loved it! 😁💯
always a good day when we get another metal jesus video
I'm in my 20's but my first gaming experience was actually the atari 2600. I have so many fond memories playing River Raid, Berzerk, Indy 500, Breakout, and a bunch of other classics. I still have that original console!
I have the VCS and the Gamestation Pro; I'll probably get the 2600+ soon. It is a wonderful time to be an Atari fan!!
I feel fortunate having lived through the entire evolution of cartridge console gaming starting with the Atari 2600. Adventure still being an all time favorite.
Really cool to see the Atari 2600+ come out during the digital age. I still use sticks over gamepads most of the time for gaming. It's what I started on. Atari carts are still available and cheaper than 8 and 16 bit console games in a lot of cases. Hopefully people can find clean and workable ones for this.
A leap forward for retro gaming. Makes you wonder what's coming next.
So crazy that they included MAME support!
as a child of the 90`s, nothing can beat the feeling you get when you are playing on an OG unmodded retro system on an old CRT TV 😂✌
Yeah but this isn't a modded console. It's an emulated device that outputs HDMI.
@@danerd8978who cares. It’s fun.
Frostbite is a must have for any atari system. That's why I looked at the plus, but honestly I am happy just playing emulator versions on my handheld
Loved the 2600 as a kid, nice to see a revival in 2023, certainly something I'd buy for nostalgia factor and for some fun.
Great video, MJ, and I'm happy to see a younger generation having a great time.
I remember as a kid (I'm in my early 30s) playing some form of Pitfall on a handheld of some sort & having a blast with it. Seeing games like these finding new life is always amazing.
Great for the people who want one, but the Atari 2600+ is definitely not for me. I have 100's of games and a few emulators for the Atari (all versions,) my PC, so why would I need to get one? I lack the room to store any physical games, and, I have no nostalgia for it. Even though I was 7 years old when this first came out in 1977. I never had one. In fact I had never even heard of it back then. The only console I used was a Master System back in 1989, which I played Sonic The Hedgehog 2 on, for about 10 minutes before I had to give it back to the owner. Then, in 2017, I got a broken PS 2, (just to see if I could fix it.) Then in 2018 I got 3 (broken,) PS Vita handhelds and 3 (also broken,) PS Vita TV's (all now fully working.) and they are the only consoles I have ever owned since 1970. I was more into the PC side of things and more enjoyed doing things like Spreadsheets, Music Creation, my dad's taxes and that kind of thing, and fixing radios, tv's, vcr's, and mainly PC's etc. I used to love typing in programmes into my Speccy and CPC 464, and creating music on my Amiga. Anyway, sorry, I do ramble! To those who get one or both, I really do hope you enjoy them!
I just remembered in the game Berzerk, you could avoid a shot if it went between your head and torso. Fun times.
Yep! Very tricky to do...or sometimes it would happen accidentally and you were so glad! LOL
I think I am getting the Gamestation for christmas. Its seems pretty solid, especially since you can add your own roms as well.
As a left handed child I had to suffer with the Atari controller. Because of the button placement I was forced to use the controller upside down. Meaning up was down and right was left on the stick. Looks like the modern companies are neglecting lefties just like the classic companies. Sigh. On a positive note, it looks like your nephew is a RUSH fan. One my favorite bands.
Yeah but every arcade stick and pretty much every controller until we went to duel analogue sticks were left handed :P Even the modern controllers are left leaning with the d-pad being controlled with the left and the buttons with the right.
Good video brother! I still have my OG Atari 2600 from when I was a kid. Would love to see you do a video on hooking up the OG console to a modern tv.
The Atari 2600 plus did exactly what I wanted the other mini consoles to do with the functional cart slot and that my arcade versions joystick looks like it'll be great for shooters
New consoles of Atari games been released so many times that its impressive they still can get people to buy these.
Difference is this is actually made by Atari not some third party
So apparently the gamestation is using Mame which emulate every consoles in existence.
You can run gameboy advance, super nintendo, nes, genesis, game gear, arcade games on it.
Wife and I just got our 2600+ and picked up several games for it. OMG its fun! The only thing is on all the reviews online I am surprised no one is talking about two things. One how incredibly stiff the joysticks are right off the bat. So much so its hard to even play Pacman with them. Two the paddles, there is notable lag or something going on making fine tuning movement for games like Kaboom and Warlords impossible. Now maybe these things will reduce as they get broken in, but I remember the action on the original paddles being much smoother, also looser joysticks on the main controllers. I love it and it looks great on our 55" TV using the 4:3 aspect ratio.
I know I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. I bought mine just for the paddle games - I actually bought some more carts to play on it. It's not so much lag they aren't moving properly. If you turn the paddle very slowly they don't move pixel by pixel they move in chunks. With no one mentioning it I'm worried it won't get fixed. I've only seen one video that noticed it. It's great they made the paddles they seem to be good and apparently work fine on real hardware.
Make sure you update the firmware on that GSP, 1.30 unlocks more stuff on it not just SD card specific - experiment with different controllers too on that note.
Kaboom was my shit! I’m glad you mentioned that not all of the 2600 games work on it, that may affect me getting it.
We bought my in-laws the Atari game station pro. They played the 2600 in college and were so excited to get to replay those classics.
See this is why when I ran into you at Retro Game Con back in October, why I was digging for Atari games. Because I was trying to get as many as I could BEFORE the 2600+ came out, knowing that now people would be scrambling to get the old cartridges.
That's a good point - especially 7800 games. The prices for 7800 carts on eBay has sharply increased in the last month or so.
I didn’t realize it was that small, looks nice…compact. Always fun watching a younger generation, the response from my kids were not kind when I showed them Atari lol. Was great to see the gamestation also, I’m always tempted but not sure I need it 🤷🏼♂️ Another stellar vid sir, thank you!
The gaming station is more practical for me. I live in Portugal and it is extremely rare to find any Atari games. As a game and console collector the Atari2600 is the few I'm still missing in my collection, almost in my 40's and was extremely rare to see any on when I was a kid owning one in Lisbon.... Anyways great vídeo like always and it is always great to see younger gamers give the chance and opportunity to play this piece of video game history 😊
Both systems seem good to me. I am interested in seeing the new Atari handheld coming out later in the year. I has a gampad, paddle and trackball included.
it seems so odd to me that they didn't put scan lines as the default on the 2600+ since clearly the intent was to give you the old school experience.
It seems odd to me that people still want scan lines in the year 2023. They add nothing to the experience.
@@MrRobarino the whole 2600+ is designed to recreate the original experience from the design of the console to the use of original cartridges. Scan lines are a more authentic recreation of the original experience. Also, those games were created and made for CRT's which do look very different in many ways, not the least of which is scan lines. If you were talking about a product who's whole design isn't based on recreating the experience, it would be different.
@@MrRobarinoI disagree. Final Fight on PS3 with its huge bevy of filters and camera angles made the game so darn cool. I love playing arcade mode with soft CRT filters.
yeah I often play consoles on a CRT and I don't mind the screen, but I rarely add scan lines on HD consoles. looks bad most the time.
Atari really redeemed themselves with this console. I did not see it coming. I really wish Sony had put the same effort into the PS1. I'm not even an Atari person, but I'm seriously considering picking one up.
I didn’t grow up with Atari, but I’ve enjoyed getting this and picking up a bunch of old games for it. I had a couple I adored because of the Evercade carts now I’ve got a large collection!
Was really fun to watch them play and get their perspective. About a year after the N64 came out. My brother came into my room to see what I was playing games on. I had just done another unearthing of my 2600. He was so fascinated with it, he asked me if we could do a temporary trade, the N64 for the 2600. Until he got bored of the 2600..... I got it back almost a year later, because I was moving out. Not because he got bored. It's really cool to see the younger generation "get" the Atari!
I loved the video, I never played Atari games, I think that the more modern version would be an option to start with. Another thing, am I the only one who would like to see more of Nicole in future videos?😅
Ohhhh Max, you been playing with your joy stick too long. You need to get out of the house and find your own Nicole😂
@@meenam300zx you are absolutely right🤣🙃
I've been watching mjr content for years now...and I think it has alot of long time fans emotional seeing mjr...Teaching the young generation now... 📖 🖊
He has truly helped shape the minds and hearts of many younger gamers. 🖤🤘
Great video. I am glad you did this for them. Not all heroes wear capes. I had no idea I could add more games to the second console. No idea at all. Now I have something to figure out today. Thank you. I appreciate you my friend. Good to see your channel at almost a million subs.
3:09 That fiancé messing with the joystick just gave this video a Mature rating.
I am goin to get the 7800+ when it’s comes out in November because I like the physical cartridge and it’s backwards compatible with 2600 games
They both have pros and cons. Enjoying them both.
I haven't played Atari 2600, but I played game called Activision Classics for PSP, that game had 44 Atari 2600 games and 1 of the games was Pitfall! Cool video.
greetings from greece. Last year you promised me a 2 hour Christmas Special pick ups video with reggie. Its timeeeeee
Make it happen Jason
merry christmas !!! keep enjoying making videos as we enjoy watching them. thanks and all the best ❤
Thank you! You too!
If they're both emulation based, I can't see much reason to buy the Atari 2600 Plus. It's still got compatibility issues, and is drastically limited in its scope. The GameStation Pro seems to be the way to go; it's more versatile and a bit flashier with the RGB-lit buttons.
I think it boils down to whether or not you already have 2600 cartridges. If you do, get the 2600+, if you don't, get the Gamestation Pro.
Awesome Rush shirt, your nephew has excelent taste
Thanks for the proper review, i have just ordered the game station pro after your video 🤘
I gotta say when I first started playing a games, I didn’t expect them to be fun at all but when I got the Atari 50 collection for my dad for his birthday, we played a bunch of Atari games and oh my God they are so fun you wouldn’t think they’re fun because of how simple they look and how simple they play but playing Games like combat with my brother was so fun
I like the look of the GameStation (in terms of a plug and play emulation device) and I hope it can use other controllers, and turn the borders off! Looks cool!
It does support other controllers, check out GenXGrownUp's videos on it. And I'm pretty sure the borders can be toggled, I do know that they can even be added for some games using SD.
I bought both of them and am immensely enjoying both of them! 👾
Points for the Rush shirt.
The Atari 2600+ looks very nice. While I don't really see myself playing a lot of 2600 games, I think it makes for a nice collectors item to display on a shelf.
I have a 2600+ and loves it. I wanted the 2600+ because I have about 40 Atari 2600 and 7800 carts from my childhood so having the ability to play both with HDMI is great. Only thing I wish was offered was a reproduction 7800 controller.
This Monday, the programmer of E.T. and Raiders of the Lost Ark will be on the Chronologically Gaming channel. I might miss it due to my schedule, but I'm sure there are others that can catch the show.
Points for your nephews' Rush t-shirt.
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Great video and awesome to see the younger generation try these games.
For me after I found the Flashback 50th Anniversary gold mini console could be hacked so I could put with nice box art and every 2600 game, I decided to cancel my 2600+. I do like the idea of the 2600+, but mostly for 7800 and then you need another fire button.
Have you tried the joystick and paddles on the 2600+ on a Flashback? As if the paddles work better I might pick it up.
If I didn't have a gaming PC with Launchbox into my main TV, I probably would have gone for the other device, as its a nice easy to use multiple system emulator, with loads like the gameboy, mega drive and snes emulated.
I can see younger kids today enjoying classic Atari videogames. Mobile games on iOS and Android often follow the gameplay designs of the Golden Age, and there is a retro purity that might appeal to anyone. I think there is a far wider acceptance of different visual designs, as opposed to constantly obsessing over graphics . After all, this has been Nintendo philosophy for decades.
Personally, I would buy the 2600 Plus, if only so I can collect physical cartridges, and especially the newer indie/homebrew games from AtariAge. But I can also see the appeal of the GameStation as an emulation console for social gatherings.
I was 9 years old when my dear father bought a used c64 for the family. The games Stellar Wars and Burger Time followed with the computer. I remember the long loading times on the cassete player. I eventually obtained turbo-tape games, that shortened the wait. They were illegal, but everyone used the turbo-tape, so why not. My favourite games for the 8bit c64 were Paperboy, Gianna Sisters, California Games and some more I can't remember the name of. The sound of this game-system was slightly different from the NES.
If I still had my cache of old Atari cartridges, I’d consider the 2600+ but lack of support for Pitfall 2 may have been a dealbreaker against it since that was the last Atari game I bought BITD before moving on to bigger & better things…
Dude, that rush shirt rocks and so does this video. Thanks!
Hey MJR! Both Berzerk and Warlords sure look good on your flat screen. They look like modern video games again!
Hero, asteroids, pitfall, combat, god the hours we spent playing those as a kid was crazy love those games ❤
Considering how much Atari stuff I already have, I really had been ignoring these. But seeing the cartridge system on modern flat screens recently in other places. Well, I sort of have the itch to get one. Maybe I'll grab both. But probably when I can find a deal on them. Like the used VCS I bought.
As a child of the 80’s atari games rock 😂
I wouldn’t mind having both. I love what they are doing with the 2600 plus but I also really like the modern look of the game Station controllers.
I play the roms on the miyoo mini, but collecting the carts and having the whole experience is more fun for me. I can afford to do that tho.
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Nice how you liking the miyoo mini? I’m liking the way it looks
Nice showcase of Dream Theater's 'Images & Words' record at 3:19
Watching my childhood resurrect in the hands of younger audiences is such a trip.
Nostalgia is finally having its day...
2:26 my niece is a lot younger and she played Smurf on the Atari, complain about it, have lunch and then when i asked what we gonna play? VR? Playstation 5? PC? She said "Smurf!!" 😂
I own an Atari Game Station Pro and for an emulation console it's pretty neat. It not only sports a nostalgic Atari look, Atari inspired Joysticks with built in Paddles but it can play ALL the Atari Consoles. It can also play Genesis, NES, and many other console games. They'll be plenty of glitches since it's NOT FPGA but for emulation software it's nice. The Genesis games run very well on it from my experience.
The 2600+ and 7800+ only makes sense for people with Cartridge collections.
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My first gaming console. I have a version that comes with games that came out a few years ago and i sometimes play some games when I have time at home. I love playing river raid.
I tell you, if getting OG 2600 cartridges wasn't a giant pain, I'd be getting a 2600 plus almost immediately. However, I'm in New Zealand, and getting those carts is a giant pain. A great system otherwise! Really looking forward to seeing new releases and software updates for what is an awesome concept 🤘😀
Hey Joseph, I'm in the New York area and there are a ton of Atari games all over the place here. If you wanted we could probably figure out something where I would buy a bunch for you and then ship them out to New Zealand. Shipping is still pricey, but at least we could find a way where it would just be the one single shipping box.
@@AlexosaurusRex Hey, sorry about the late reply. I'd completely forgotten I'd posted here and I never got the notification of your reply.
Thanks for the offer! I haven't given this any extra thought recently, and I've been spending my money on a Playstation 3 and some PS1 / PS3 games, and ordered an Agon Light 2 SBC. As a result I don't have any spare cash right now to buy other hardware, but when I do I'll probably pick up a 2600+ and definitely look at taking your offer up. Now that you've mentioned it, I suppose I'd better make a list of the games I would actually want 😄 Thanks again, and have a great 2024!
Happy new year MJR!! for you and your awesome Crew!!
I loved discovering your channel! always nice content
Happy new year!!
What kind of couch do you have? Is it comfortable?
Initially I was going to go with the 2600+ but I don’t want to start collecting cartridges for yet another system… so Gamestation it is 👍
Nicole was handling that controller like it owes her money, haha! Great video, very helpful in making my decision between the two.
Cool video. I obtained a lot of cartridges over the last year because they were cheap. Was going to purchase a refurb original console but when I saw the 2600+ was going to be released I preordered. I also purchase a Hyperkin controller and the paddle controller works great.
I'm shocked you didn't mention the GSP also plays Nintendo, Genesis, SNES, and Gameboy ROMS! I prefer the GSP, because it allows me to play games I never got to play before I buy the physical cartridges. I'm from your generation. I started with the original Atari 2600 and once I was able to buy my own system, I bought the updated version of Atari 2600 and the Nintendo with the Gyro. I never got to play the Pokemon games, because I was in my mid 20s and my mind was on girls and getting my life together. So, now that I'm older, I'm playing games for the first time I never played, especially the pokemon series, which I really like. The GSP has allowed me to try these games as ROMS, before I decide to invest my hard earned money on the physical cartridges and system.
Collecting carts for the 2600+ has been so much fun. Spy Hunter 2600 y'all ! Don't sleep on it ! We do need a CX78+ controller released tho Atari
THIS 👆
I just picked up Spy Hunter last week. It’s one of my favorite arcade games and the Atari version is really close. I hear the 78+ is coming
I didn't know these existed. I think I might pick up the Atari Gamestation, as I have limited space. The paddle function seals it for me. Transferring ROMs to an SD card and playing them on the Gamestation is a great option.
I been subscribed so long that MJR growing the goatee is a new thing
You look like that cool uncle that every kid loves. I imagine this guy had a really great time growing up with an uncle like you 😊
After watching this video, I believe I speak for everyone when I say, Get married already!!!!.
Retro game themed wedding anyone??
May I ask why the 5200 is often forgotten by Atari products? Are the games hard to emulate or something 😅?
The power of the 5200 was a generation better than the 2600. However, its CONTROLLER was TERRIBLE. It's not self centering, floppy and not very accurate. It's really disappointing.
@@MetalJesusRocks I figured as much when I saw the AVGN’s video about it 😜 It is still weird that the games themselves are often omitted, like in the first console you reviewed 😅