AtariJakks Classics 10 In 1 TV Games

What kid during the early 80's *didn't* love Atari video games? The Atari 2600 was my very first video game system, and I must've logged *thousands* of hours playing it. Although my old Atari system is long gone, I've never forgotten it or the games. That's why I practically jumped for joy when I saw this goodie at the toy store recently---the Atari Classics 10-In-1 Game System, put out by Jakks Pacific Inc. It's a retro Atari joystick with 10 classic Atari games built right into the joystick, including old favorites like Adventure, Asteroids, Missile Command, Centipede and Yar's Revenge. Just pop in 4 AA-batteries into the joystick, plug it into your TV, and off you go! I agree that the Atari games on this joystick are simply detailed replicas, NOT the originals, and the sound effects are different. But, in my opinion, the games still look, play, and feel pretty darn close to the originals. They're a whole lot of fun, and they do make me nostalgic for my old Atari 2600. Just holding this Atari joystick in my hand makes me feel like a kid again! As for the replication and the different sound effects, I've had no problem getting used to them. Certainly Atari gave Jakks Pacific their permission to replicate these games, so it's not like this is a rip-off job. Consider it an upgrade if you will, a polishing-up of these 20 year-old games for the 21st century. Plus, you can't beat the affordable price or the convienient portability. The Atari Classics 10-In-1 Game System is a terrific stroll down Atari Memory Lane, and I hope that there will be more retro Atari joystick systems with different games released in the future. If you love classic Atari video games, this little retro joystick will provide you with hours of entertainment, just like your old Atari system did in the good old days. A definite must-buy!

waste of money, some games start on higher levels and controller performs poorly.

Brought for big sis, she couldn’t work the stick (stiff/difficult). My youngest daughter (age 20) had no issues playing the games/love it.

This is one of the best TV Games that I have purchased in a long time; it is much more durable than any of the others that I have previously purchased. We enjoy playing some of the older games that were used with the Atari game system, therefore this is much easier to use beings it is a plug and play game system. I was also amazed at the actual purchase price compared to the new gaming systems they have on the market today; also the games are easier to play.

It says Atari right on the joystick, but the Adventure game is not the real game. The sounds are different, the dragon colors are different, and the maze inside the black castle is different. It's very close, but it's not the real game. I was disappointed because I bought this for that game alone. The other games might be good knock offs, I can't tell as much with those. Also, the games that really require a paddle, like Circus Atari, function horribly with the joystick. Terrible reaction time. Almost unplayable.