Atari Classics 10-in-1
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The trouble with most of today's ultra-fancy, graphically gobsmacking videogames is that by the time you've read the instructions, waited for them to load and worked out which button does what, it's just about time to go to bed!
But things weren't always so complicated...
Back in the late 70s, home videogaming was still in its infancy, and, despite the fact that most games simply involved moving a few brightly coloured dots, squiggles and blocks around the screen, an entire generation of polyester-clad geeks became hopelessly hooked, thanks to the teeth-curlingly addictive gameplay and mesmerizing blip-blop sound effects. As JFK (might have) said, "We choose to play these games not because they are hard, but because they are easy."
Undisputed leader of the home videogame market was Atari's truly revolutionary 2600 console. In fact, the pixellated magic produced by this teak-effect box of jiggery-pokery helped Atari shift over 30 million units and the 2600 (or VCS) is now universally regarded as the godfather of home consoles. Even today, videogame aficionados fondly remember that primitive, thumb-numbing Atari joystick with blister-tinged affection. Which is just as well, because ingenious boffins have now managed to cram 10 classic Atari games into an officially licensed replica Atari joystick!
That's right Atari fans, this lightweight, compact, all-inclusive controller is pre-loaded with 10 official and fully licensed vintage Atari titles: Asteroids®, Adventure™, Missile Command®, Centipede®, Gravitar®, Yar's Revenge®, Breakout®, Pong®, Circus Atari™ and Real Sports Volleyball™. (If you're anything like us, the titles alone are enough to send shivers of nostalgia racing down your spine).
Simply plug this self-contained design classic into your TV and Gorf's your uncle - well, he isn't but you get the point. We honestly can't overemphasise the excitement that this sleek little stick of tricks has been caused - it is well on the way to becoming an all-time best seller. Because as well as being a fantastically portable gaming system, the 10-in-1 is one of the most evocative objects you could ever hope to get your hands on; why it's just like being whisked back to an early 80s living room minus the shag-pile carpet, coffin-sized music centre and discarded Sodastream.
The 10-in-1 really puts the "joy" in joystick, and we guarantee you'll be unable to put it down, even when it's not plugged in. In fact, position it next to your PS2/Xbox/GameCube and see which one friends immediately go for. This truly is the most fantastic piece of plastic we've seen for years and, at less than the price of a single PS2 game, a snip to boot. Game - and life - over!
The Games
The Atari Classics 10-in-1 features 10 official and fully-licensed Atari games:
- Asteroids®
- Adventure™
- Missile Command®
- Centipede®
- Gravitar®
- Yar's Revenge®
- Breakout®
- Pong®
- Circus Atari™
- Real Sports Volleyball™
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Connects to most modern PAL TV sets only (the UK standard) via a composite A/V lead - you'll need an RCA-to-SCART convertor if your TV/Video only has SCART input. To set it up, simply connect the Audio and Video plugs to your TV or Video and then press the "A/V" or "AV" button on your remote control.
Suitable for Ages 5+ (but realistically you'd need to be at least 20 to appreciate the nostalgia anyway!).
Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included).
Click here to buy batteries for this product
Please note: This product requires a PAL compatible TV Set, and therefore we restrict shipping to within the EU only
Reviews
Press Reviews...
"Ditch your PlayStation 2 and snap up an AtariClassics 10-in-1, the ultimate retro gaming device"Web User - Jun '03
"At £25 it's a most reasonably priced slice of gaming history"PC Zone - Jun '03
"For £25 you get a lot of retro gaming for your money, and the joystick gives the whole experience a bit more class. Sell your Xbox, buy this."Computer Shopper - Jun '03
"Retro gaming is back in fashion. So you'll find the Atari Classics 10-in-1 joystick the perfect way to re-live your console-playing heydays of the Seventies and Eighties... Just plug it into the telly and away you go."The Sun - Mar '03
"Perhaps it's time you gave your PS2/Xbox/Cube a rest, and got back to basics..."Stuff - Feb '03
"Plug this Atari-style controller straight into your TV and you can relive up to ten classic Atari games like Missile Command, Asteroids and Centipede."FHM - Feb '03
"Stop scouring eBay for an Atari 2600... Hook the controller to your boob tube's AV inputs and play Yar's Revenge until your thumb goes numb."Wired - Jan '03
"Most gamers over age 25 will remember the Atari 2600 console from when that machine was considered state of the art. Ah, the faux wood panelling, the toggle for switching between black-and-white and colour television displays, and the one-button joystick!"New York Times - Jan '03
"Atari gaming is back where it belongs - front and center in the living room, and live on your own TV. "San Francisco Downtown - Jan '03
"You can't get any more retro in the videogame realm..."Smart Money Magazine - Jan '03
"Classic videogaming at its best!"Toy Wishes Magazine - Jan '03
"...Adult gamers can get their fix of vintage videogames with the original Atari graphics and sounds."Playthings Magazine - Jan '03
"Remember when miners still had jobs and Leo Sayer was an A-List celeb? Then you'll doubtless have fond memories of the Atari 2600 - the brick-like console was ground-breaking in its day, as it was the first to use a joystick. [This] clever new invention is a replica of the joystick used in the original console. Connect it to your telly and you can play classic titles such as Asteroids, Missile Command and Pong."T3 - Jan '03
Visitor Reviews...
Absolute class. At just 25 quid, it put some of today's weaker games on powerful machines to shame. It can also stand up to a good beating after Centipede wipes you out. AGAIN. Spencer, Rugeley - Apr '03
I really do love this 10-games-in-one Atari set. When I bought it, I was amazed at how small it turned out to be. It plugs into my TV and I was playing a half a minute later. When I shown my mother this, she was shocked on how 10 games were in it. Great product !Mike, United States - May '04
What a great piece of kit! Forget Pacman and Space Invaders ... the only true game missing is Defender!Mark, Leeds, UK - Dec '03
Awesome piece of kit! Those who wanted Pacman & Space Invaders - this is ATARI not Namco / Taito!Minwah, Oxfordshire - Nov '03
What?!! NO PACMAN & SPACE INVADERS?!!! They were the ultimate classics! Otherwise a great product. Shame.Taritino, Reading, UK - Nov '03
This product is *very* cool, just plug it in and off you go, no hassle. It's been nearly 20 years since I played these games and they're just so damn playable! Breakout's a bit hard without the paddle and I miss Night Driver but Gravitar, Missile Command and Yar's are great. Well worth the dosh if you ever played on an original Atari 2600, and top marks to Firebox for the ultra quick delivery (ordered Wed lunchtime, despatched Wed afternoon, ready for hot thumb-aching action Thu morning!)Chris Lawrence, North West - Nov '03
Absolute Class. What a fantastic birthday present idea for all those 70's babies out there. Kerri, Egham, Surrey - Aug '03
My hopes for a second joystick: Beserk, Ghosts and Goblins, Warlords, Venture, Pac Man, Ms. Pac Man, Space Invaders, Tennis, Night Driver, Combat. DO IT NOW!!!Scott, Boston MA - Jul '03
We sell these in our contemporary furniture/design store in Cardiff called back2myplace and play them on our funky 1970's white round TV!! We sit round in our snorkels and Dunlop green-flash, sipping Soda Streams and eating Jaffa Cakes, reminiscing about the 80's. Ooh, what fun they were!!! simon robinson b2mp, cardiff - Jul '03
Sack the dummy who didn't include SPACE INVADERS and PACMAN. Tsssssssst!! Meg, Gloucs - Jun '03
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The film is the result of about 40 hours of editing and composing music and now I've got square eyes.
Gavin Smith, Edinburgh - 17th Nov 2003
Firebox Says: It was worth the effort! Excellent little movie. GRAND PRIZE WINNER & Best Special Effects in our first Firebox Film Festival!
Video URL: http://www.firebox.com/video/485
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