I Finally Got An Atari Lynx and You Should Too!
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2024
- Special thanks to OGHUGO's Retro Modshop for making this thing and tricking it out for me. I've been holding off for a Lynx because I was waiting to grab one with VGA out but this thing blows anything I could've grabbed off eBay out of the water. I recommend checking out his 2 button controllers for use on most Atari consoles and computers, and highly recommend his modding and refurbishing services!
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i got the og lynx when it first came out for my 15th bday... it was awesome... it drank batteries fast
I moded my Lynx with a NiMh battery circuit, replaced the capacitors and zenor diode. Replaced the speaker and the screen. It's pimped out, but no video output. Anyway that with the GameDrive and a few homebrew games and I'm all set.
I would like to see Atari come out with some kind of modern Lynx. Something a little smaller and slimmer. Maybe a smaller d-pad would be nice for those Ms. Pac-Man like mazes. Maybe a switch-like setup with a doc for plugging into the TV.
Anyway, enjoy the Lynx. I like Klax.
I have had a Lynx since 1991 or 1992. My first Lynx II got fried when I plugged In an incompatible power adapter. Fortunately, Sears replaced it. That one died a decade and a half later. Either from being dropped a bunch or by plugging in the power adapter in to the headphone jack, which is a no-no. I then bought another Lynx II on eBay with a broken screen, had it modified with a McWill screen with VGA out, and some new internal components. That is my main unit. Somewhere along the way I bought a brand new Lynx I from Best Electronics that is my backup.
@@jeremiahthomas8140 good old best electronics! Mr Koda does some fine work even if the hoops get smaller and smaller each year.
You taught me anyone about what not to do in one comment thank you!
I love the Lynx! It's my favourite Atari system, although it's really more related to the Amiga than any Atari hardware. (It was designed by two Amiga engineers and the Amiga was the development platform for making Lynx games).
Yayy! Congratulations. Lynx was my first Atari console in 1990. I moved on to a Lynx II in 1992 that I still use to this day. No mods other than a recap that I did.
I recommend the Luch Soft homebrew Weltenschlachter. It has a very retro vector arcade feel and plays a lot like a Yar’s Revenge or Star Castle.
btw- Don’t let those whipper snappers tease you in public for holding the handheld equivalent of the brick phone!
Congrats on the Lynx! I purchased a broken Lynx I on EBay and made many of the same mods to get mine working (those mods were no joke to install either, lots of soldering). I probably should have gone with a pro like you did. Anyway, now that it works the Lynx is awesome! It’s the perfect portable retro gaming machine. As a fan of retro computer and arcade games, I love its library. Having a version of Robotron 2084 that you can play in a waiting room is mind blowing. Lol
@@shelby_snake I love that you saved a broken lynx! So many of these things end up in dumps and it's nice that people like you want to appreciate and fix them!
Thanks, Igor at K-Retro was extremely helpful in guiding me through the repairs. Luke at Console5 is another person who has been an awesome steward of the retro community for providing capacitor kits and other parts for diy repairs.
Yes I have a modded Lynx too! Tv out, McWill screen. He has 3 of my consoles currently, my Tg16, n64, and my top loading nes. Look forward to getting them back.😊👍
The Penguin Net game has to be the best-looking game on the LYNX.
If ATARI are smart, they'll make a Lynx+.
Congratulations on adding the Lynx, and I look forward to your coverage. I got one (Bennvenn screen, recap) a few years ago to round out my Atari collection. I've only played it a couple of times though, so I'm looking forward to watching your videos.
I'm also a believer in playing games on original hardware. I also have the various SD carts for all my consoles and prefer to use them for play. It's more convenient than swapping cartridges. However, as a collector, I still like to buy the actual games.
I owned the Game Boy back in the day when the Lynx and Game Gear were released. I decided to stay with the GB because of size and better battery life. Rechargeables were not common back then and AA batteries were not cheap. And the color screens did not look good outside. Those things mattered to me more than the limitations of the GB (monochrome screen with no backlight). Besides, I was hooked on GB Tetris and Tennis.
Nice to hear you’re now going to cover the LYNX, I’ve had one since 1990, fun little system 🕹
Wow!! Just when you think you have seen it all. An Atari Lynx "Switch" you can hook up via HDMI. That is impressive work. Enjoy your new Lynx. My 2 personal faves are "Gauntlet" and "Shadow of the Beast".
I have a Lynx with upgraded screen and VGA output. I love it!
That's awesome. It really does make a huge difference!
I always had Gameboys and Game Gears - I didn’t know anything about the Lynx until a few years ago. I’ve since bought both the Lynx 1 and Lynx 2 plus a complete library. I am blown away by it and throughly enjoy playing it. (Personally I prefer the Lynx 1 as I find it nicer to hold and the speaker sounds better but I think the Lynx 2 looks better and the cart slot is easier to use).
I am so glad you have a Lynx now, I’m really looking forward to watching your videos of the games and see what you think of them.
@@woorusty glad you plan on joining me for the journey! I had a chance to get a lynx 1 but I went with the 2nd model. Now people are making me wonder if I chose the right one ...
@@TheAtariNetwork definitely! Love your other videos so I’m excited for the Lynx videos as it’s one of my favourite systems.
I think Lynx 2 is just as great, I just prefer using the Lynx 1 - I actually swap between both. I’d be happy with either if I could only have one of them.
What a great addition to the Atari Network! I have been interested in watching some game play.
@@Jolt7800 it's coming soon. I wanted to review a specific game first but I might just do a different one to get the ball rolling!
The Lynx is one of my favorite consoles. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find my Lynx and game collection since coming back from overseas. A friend is supposed to be sending me one, though, but I'll definitely need to get it modded.
@@saurondp that's really cool that you have a friend willing to help you get one. I hope you find one soon it's a lot of fun. Really impressive little console given the time of release
I have both models and find the Lynx One a superior console regarding how well it sits in one's hands. I will be adding the McWill LCD soon.
@@ridiculous_gaming I asked for the 2nd one too. Maybe I should've went with model one? But I think model two is more attractive physically and I'm shallow.
You need to get Atari lynx homebrew of Raiden and make sure you get Klax, Pac-Land, Paperboy, RoadBlasters, Ninja Gaiden the arcade, and Toki. Atari lynx is one of my favorite systems by Atari.
@@paulmodjeski8958 thanks for the suggestions!
A star is born !
@@OGHUGO you did great! Very informative!
I've been thinking about getting a Lynx for a while now
I contend that the Lynx has the best ratio of good to bad games aside from the 2600. (In other words, MOST of the Lynx games are great!)
@@GregsGameRoom that's a bold statement from a bold man with a bold channel. Check him out guys!
So awesome! Great video as always!
@@tomevil6 thank you
Part of me wants a updated screen for one of my Lynxs so bad but on the other hand I am more of a purist for such things. To play the system as it was meant to be enjoyed. I still have my model 1 from 90' but also bought a model 2 some years ago. I do have the sun shade wich has a bit of history behind it. Back during Desert Storm, Atari sent at least 100 Lynxs over to the troops. Atari soon got feed back about difficulty seeing the screen in the bright sun. Atari quickly designed and made the screen shade for it. It does help with the original screen making it easier to see. Just a bit of Atari history for you.
Awesome tidbit about the sun shade. I think the screen actually becomes an issue where there is burn in, dead pixels, etc where replacement becomes necessary. As Hugo stated, these consoles are getting old and even if you do want to upgrade they might need service eventually.
Thanks for watching
Congratz on the finally owning a Lynx!
Thank you
@@TheAtariNetwork I bought a bunch of games for the Lynx recently, I bought Turbo Sub, Rygar, and Kung Food over the last couple weeks, those games are worth checking out. The Lynx has a small but solid library!
The Lynx is a system I have zero experience with outside of emulation. I was a Gameboy kid, and I greatly coveted the GameGear until I finally bought one in the late 90s. What it came down to was just that the Lynx didn't have games that greatly appealed to me at the time. Maybe looking back I would find stuff that would.
Welcome to the family! 🐱
Never played a LYNX, gotta hold a TG-16 Turbo for about 45 seconds. OH the Glory Days LOL
I LOVED APB in the Arcade. MAJOR MAGICS North of Detroit had the Sand-up Version.
I was Awful But Dropped plenty of Quarters in it.
I still play it on my PC, it's Much Easier with an Analog Stick!
@@MotownBatman I loved major magics! The one in Northwest Ohio is where I played a lot of games for the first time!
@@TheAtariNetwork The One Off of 24?
I Drove down there about 14 years ago with my Oldest Daughter when she was 4.
It was Nasty, Mostly Weird Quarter Games, Half the Ski-ball and most games didn't work.
The Music Still played During the Show... but, you ever Seen the Possum Farm Part of A Goofy Movie... LOL
Someone Bought Up all the Leftover Materials and tried to Reopen One North of Detroit Again, but it was Late 2019, so it didn't make it Long.
@@MotownBatman yeah but I'm talking 34 years ago when everything still worked lol. I didn't think they were open 14 years ago. It went down hill towards the end but in the late 80s early 90s it was magical
@@TheAtariNetwork The Biggest One was in Metro-Detroit, on HALL Road (20 Mile)
It was MASSIVE, Between Arcades Dying Off & FYE in the Local Mall just down the Road had a Huge Setup with an Arcade Wing, finally started putting them under.
I wont take my kids to Chuck E Cheese, or even Dave & Busters much any more.
Its all Wide Screen Facebook Games for $5.75 a Play
@@MotownBatman it definitely isn't what it used to be. I wish I would've visited that one it sounds huge compared to ours!
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Would love to get a Lynx but they were like unicorns in my area and shipping is the normal deal breaker for online.
@@Trialwolf I get it. I had found a few in my area over the years but they aren't common around here. And I really didn't want to pay a lot either.
Lucky
Back when I collected systems, I had a general rule of thumb: There has to be at least 20 games I like for it, if I'm going to commit to collecting. I can't even point to 5 on this thing that I'd consider must-owns.
I love atari, and i really hope i can get my hands on a lynx one day.
A few criticisms if I may. 1. You robbed us of the unboxing. 2. Xzibit doesn’t have the googly eyes on the thumb nail. 3. Get yourself a game drive for the hard to find and expensive games. I got mine from Atari Age.
@@brotherblue3340 the unboxing was not pretty. It was sad to see a grown man struggle with tape and cardboard so significantly. But the rest I'll concede! I'll do better next time!
Don't encourage him with the googly eyes!
@@fensthespook that's it your getting googly eyes next
How many Atari consoles do you own? I am taking consoles so no 400 and 800. Flashbacks and home pong consoles do count, and their gold editions also count.
(Check your Atari flashback 2 as some have the prototype of millipede instead of the normal version.)
@@JumboJosh-lv3mo 12-14 depending on what you do and don't count.
7800 x2
2600 Jr
2600 +
5200
Jaguar
Lynx
Alleged that I have an XEGS...
Retron77
Atari 400 mini
Atari Gamestation Pro
Flashback 1
Flashback 5
VCS 800
I never got into the flashbacks but I might eventually so I can do the ultimate flashback showdown!
@@TheAtariNetwork The flashback 2 can he hacked to run real carts. It is that close to the real hardware. But there mostly the same besides some menu and controller differences (excluding the 1st and 2nd one)
Even though Gameboy and Game Gear are better, the Lynx shouldn't be overlooked and it has gems to play, even to this day!
I got both the Atari Lynx collections for my Evercade handheld. That scratches the itch for me.
Definitely a good choice! Much more affordable...
I’d say so. There is also a developer cartridge you can buy that you can load up the rest of the Lynx library on. I’m making a Lynx/game gear/wonderswan cartridge for mine.