Doing a deep dive on your previous videos. I've managed to find one of these, but an updated version with a micro SD slot. Looking forward to giving it a go and trying out some 2600 ROMs on it.
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@@GenXGrownUp umm you said in the begging of this review you would put a url below of where to purchase this unit..?? yet I see nothing and no link whatsoever??
The links are there. Do you know how to expand a video description with the "SHOW MORE" link? The description contains links the the sale pages for products mentioned, plus links to our podcast, website, and more.
It’s weird to think that Blaze, the company that made this junk, later went on to created the Evercade. Sometimes you never know what companies will suddenly turn it around, and start making products of actual quality!
I was given one of these for my birthday just a few days ago. I do like the unit, but I'd rather play Atari Vault on my PC because the sound emulation is far better than on this retro handheld console, I find the sound emulation on this device to be quite questionable. I do like it though and I enjoy playing on it. I only wish it had HDMI rather than composite video output.
To me, the sound seems a tiny bit higher pitched than I'm used to with the NTSC versions, rather than lower. But it could just be how it sounds through your camera mic.
Bad that we don't have the atari 2600 hardware clones (atari on a chip) science Atari Flashback 2 from 2005. Emulation devices has a bugs/input lug etc. I think my clone gcw zero - playgo v2 (anouther names - pocket go 2/powkiddy q80/miyo max) has the same or better performance in Atari games and able to ad new games, like gb/gbc/lynx/gba/nes/md/ms/pce/7800/snes/ps1 games too. And have 3.5 Inch ips dspl vs 2.4 at this console. And cost 50$
No difficulty switches or B&W/color? That would hinder or even prevent playing some games. Too bad because, as your face showed, it's a gorgeous unit haha.
Gotta admit, that’s sexy looking. I love the design. And the super seductive unboxing techniques utilized here! I too am the target audience for that. I could use a few more T shirts.
Classic sleek wood grain look love it, 50 games is fine but no sd slot and its not rechargeable, seems like style over function, and no Congo Bongo. I still wanna own this. Great review Thanks!
When I reviewed this a little over two years ago, that wasn't yet a thing. I'm working on another video for an updated version of the Atari Flashback handheld, too. They just keep cranking these out.
Seeing the quest atari games reminds me of the AVGN episode. Too bad the competion wasn't fully finished becuase the game crash. I wonder who owns all the prize items that weren't given out
Just reviewed one of these myself! Your screen seems considerably better than the one I got hold of. The viewing angle on mine was so bad I went as far as getting a backup unit for testing, which was just as bad if not worse! I think you might have got hold of the only one of these in the world with a screen that isn't rubbish!
@@GenXGrownUp yeah it'd be a great little unit if we could load roms as well or home brew, i wonder if thr current ones are just from a bad production run or use cheaper screens then.
Thank you for this video. I was going to purchase one for myself, but everyone complains about the sound. They came out with another version of the Atari Blaze with an SD card. Did you review it? I wonder how you'd rate that one considering its rom expandability.
I'm happy that you enjoyed the video and found it useful. I never picked up the v2 of this one, but I understand it's more of the same, but as you noted, expandable. I can only imagine it would rate higher. Thanks for watching!
@@GenXGrownUp Sounds like its a choice between lesser of two evils. Do I settle on poor sound, or do I settle on a few glitchy roms? If you had to choose only one, between the Flashback, or the Blaze (with the SD card slot), which one would it be? Or should I just stay content playing emulated Atari games on my DS lite?
@@GenXGrownUp The one with an SD slot boasts 60 games on the box. I got one myself last week, but there is an issue with the machine. You mention the whole PAL/NTSC thing, but it goes beyond that. I have an original VCS and Crystal Castles, so its in PAL since I'm in the UK. The audio in crystal castles on this console is WAY off pitch. Its NOT how it sounds in europe, believe me. I do not reccomend getting one of these things, really. I tried the included PACMAN rom, and it has horrible input lag. Adventure? the audio was at least a half a second behind what was going on in the game, so maybe a bit worse than your model. As for downloaded roms.. very unpredictable. Some of the roms, I tried both PAL and NTSC versions, actually make the screen roll like an old tv with the V-hold way out. Others, the music might run at 400% speed, like the DigDug rom I got. Strangely, the 7800 roms included run really well. Didnt run Ballblazer though. When putting roms onto your SD card, if you do get one of them, you need to drop the rom ZIP files into the root directory. Since the card has to be FAT32, this will limit the number of roms you can put on there. Multi-cart roms dont seem to work either, I presume these required you to flick a difficulty switch to select a game since start and select both just rest the rom. Oh yeah... theres no way to play Ghostbusters on this console, as you definatly need the difficulty switches for that one.
@@GenXGrownUp Yeah, much as I cant believe I'm saying this, that atg@mes one you have is probbably better. Unless you like how the atg@mes genesis consoles handle sound... which this thing really reminds me of =p It might be worth getting a really cheap one second hand at some point though, you never know when some spare buttons or a faceplate will come in handy. Or that screwless battery cover. I hate screw down covers, but it does make them hard to lose ^_^'
Honestly, that's preferred to me. I mean, yeah, having to get batteries all the time is a pain, but there will always be disposable batteries. If it was lithium ion, there'd be no guarantee that you'd find a replacement if it died.
Doing a deep dive on your previous videos. I've managed to find one of these, but an updated version with a micro SD slot. Looking forward to giving it a go and trying out some 2600 ROMs on it.
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Thank you so much for reminding me about all of these amazing aspects of my childhood.
Heck yeah, Chet! Nostalgia is what we do best. Glad we found one another, and appreciate you watching! 😀
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@@GenXGrownUp umm you said in the begging of this review you would put a url below of where to purchase this unit..?? yet I see nothing and no link whatsoever??
The links are there. Do you know how to expand a video description with the "SHOW MORE" link? The description contains links the the sale pages for products mentioned, plus links to our podcast, website, and more.
@@GenXGrownUp Oh ok yes, danke! Ehin'hep daru kruhduga sul kravof' pah' sepduchetigha!!! 🙏
Great video, there is a newer version with SD slot now.
Thanks, and thanks for the info!
It’s weird to think that Blaze, the company that made this junk, later went on to created the Evercade. Sometimes you never know what companies will suddenly turn it around, and start making products of actual quality!
I was given one of these for my birthday just a few days ago. I do like the unit, but I'd rather play Atari Vault on my PC because the sound emulation is far better than on this retro handheld console, I find the sound emulation on this device to be quite questionable. I do like it though and I enjoy playing on it. I only wish it had HDMI rather than composite video output.
To me, the sound seems a tiny bit higher pitched than I'm used to with the NTSC versions, rather than lower. But it could just be how it sounds through your camera mic.
That's right, Mark.
This thing is awesome, i just bought the pac-man edition, it does have an sd card expansion... This thing beats the new atari vcs
Ouch, sick burn on the VCS! 😊 But not entirely unfounded. Being able to put the entire 2600 library in my pocket is pretty awesome.
Love it
Me too. 😀
I couldn't help but laugh out loud when you did shots of the console and the reactions to said console lol that was great! xD
It's also worth saying my unit doesn't have an SD card slot on it.
Oh, boo. 🥲
Sexy, ordered mine today, after buying the 2600plus❤
Got Mr Run and Jump new cart on 2600🤔❓if, what do you think💜
Bad that we don't have the atari 2600 hardware clones (atari on a chip) science Atari Flashback 2 from 2005. Emulation devices has a bugs/input lug etc.
I think my clone gcw zero - playgo v2 (anouther names - pocket go 2/powkiddy q80/miyo max) has the same or better performance in Atari games and able to ad new games, like gb/gbc/lynx/gba/nes/md/ms/pce/7800/snes/ps1 games too.
And have 3.5 Inch ips dspl vs 2.4 at this console. And cost 50$
No difficulty switches or B&W/color? That would hinder or even prevent playing some games. Too bad because, as your face showed, it's a gorgeous unit haha.
Haha! Yeah, I agree. Needed a bit more functionality to go with the good looks. I've known some people like that.
They have this version and the "special" Pacman version on Amazon U.S. .
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There is a new one featuring pacman coming out November the 15th here in the UK. Maybe they have addressed some of the issues.
Nope, I think they got worse.
Too bad. Have the stuff is sold at Micro centres and they don't ship to Canada. So, I mostly just watch these for kicks.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, Randy. Have you tried purchasing & importing, or is that just too cost-prohibitive?
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But no space invaders?? That’s a bummer, also were are those nintendo games .
Yes theres pacman on it but it’s the worst port.
Nintendo titles on an Atari emulator? That's well outside the scope of what it promises.
Gotta admit, that’s sexy looking. I love the design. And the super seductive unboxing techniques utilized here! I too am the target audience for that. I could use a few more T shirts.
Who couldn't use a few more Atari t-shirts, right? 😝 Thanks, Mur!
Hello Jon I want the Atari flashback portable it’s Jayden
It's cool. 😎
Classic sleek wood grain look love it, 50 games is fine but no sd slot and its not rechargeable, seems like style over function, and no Congo Bongo. I still wanna own this. Great review Thanks!
Yeah, no kidding, Guitarman. It's a beautiful unit despite it's drawbacks. Thanks for watching and the kind words!
It looks very cool and seems like a fun handheld. I still have my original game and watch system.
Supposedly the "Special" Pacman has the extra downloadable game while the basic version your reviewing does not.
When I reviewed this a little over two years ago, that wasn't yet a thing. I'm working on another video for an updated version of the Atari Flashback handheld, too. They just keep cranking these out.
Seeing the quest atari games reminds me of the AVGN episode. Too bad the competion wasn't fully finished becuase the game crash. I wonder who owns all the prize items that weren't given out
I have a close friend who went to California to compete in the Fireworld finals. It's a story I often make him tell over and over again!
Just reviewed one of these myself! Your screen seems considerably better than the one I got hold of. The viewing angle on mine was so bad I went as far as getting a backup unit for testing, which was just as bad if not worse! I think you might have got hold of the only one of these in the world with a screen that isn't rubbish!
I'm sorry to hear that, Matt. I'm really fond of this little guy. If only it had an SD slot for expandability it would've been a homerun.
@@GenXGrownUp yeah it'd be a great little unit if we could load roms as well or home brew, i wonder if thr current ones are just from a bad production run or use cheaper screens then.
Thank you for this video. I was going to purchase one for myself, but everyone complains about the sound. They came out with another version of the Atari Blaze with an SD card. Did you review it? I wonder how you'd rate that one considering its rom expandability.
I'm happy that you enjoyed the video and found it useful. I never picked up the v2 of this one, but I understand it's more of the same, but as you noted, expandable. I can only imagine it would rate higher. Thanks for watching!
@@GenXGrownUp Sounds like its a choice between lesser of two evils. Do I settle on poor sound, or do I settle on a few glitchy roms? If you had to choose only one, between the Flashback, or the Blaze (with the SD card slot), which one would it be? Or should I just stay content playing emulated Atari games on my DS lite?
The new version has smaller screen, 10 more games ( including 5 7800 games), SD slot and still has shitty sound.
Mine has sd cart slot
I had heard that a later revision had added that. Looks like somebody at Blaze was listening!
Atari Video Game porn.
The new one has an SD slot, so that is fixed.
Is that right? I wasn't aware there was a new version. How can you differentiate the old from new when ordering?
@@GenXGrownUp The one with an SD slot boasts 60 games on the box. I got one myself last week, but there is an issue with the machine. You mention the whole PAL/NTSC thing, but it goes beyond that. I have an original VCS and Crystal Castles, so its in PAL since I'm in the UK. The audio in crystal castles on this console is WAY off pitch. Its NOT how it sounds in europe, believe me.
I do not reccomend getting one of these things, really. I tried the included PACMAN rom, and it has horrible input lag. Adventure? the audio was at least a half a second behind what was going on in the game, so maybe a bit worse than your model.
As for downloaded roms.. very unpredictable. Some of the roms, I tried both PAL and NTSC versions, actually make the screen roll like an old tv with the V-hold way out. Others, the music might run at 400% speed, like the DigDug rom I got.
Strangely, the 7800 roms included run really well. Didnt run Ballblazer though.
When putting roms onto your SD card, if you do get one of them, you need to drop the rom ZIP files into the root directory. Since the card has to be FAT32, this will limit the number of roms you can put on there.
Multi-cart roms dont seem to work either, I presume these required you to flick a difficulty switch to select a game since start and select both just rest the rom.
Oh yeah... theres no way to play Ghostbusters on this console, as you definatly need the difficulty switches for that one.
@@Graytail Thanks for all the info, Graytail. Sounds like I'll save my money on the updated unit.
@@GenXGrownUp Yeah, much as I cant believe I'm saying this, that atg@mes one you have is probbably better. Unless you like how the atg@mes genesis consoles handle sound... which this thing really reminds me of =p
It might be worth getting a really cheap one second hand at some point though, you never know when some spare buttons or a faceplate will come in handy. Or that screwless battery cover. I hate screw down covers, but it does make them hard to lose ^_^'
2019 and we still use disposable batteries....
That was the take-away? 😆
@@GenXGrownUp The SD model still uses batt too
Honestly, that's preferred to me. I mean, yeah, having to get batteries all the time is a pain, but there will always be disposable batteries. If it was lithium ion, there'd be no guarantee that you'd find a replacement if it died.