Retro Gaming Systems - Atari Flashback and Sega Genesis

If you grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, you probably spent plenty of time playing video games on the early video game console systems.  The games were simple, classic, and dare I say timeless.

The games were addictive and rewarding. Amazingly many of the games are still available today. They have been distilled down to console games that have most of the popular video games for a given game system.  These new consoles are much more convenient than finding and reviving the original consoles and finding working game cartridges.  The games I played in my younger days were primarily the Atari games and then Sega Genesis games.  Today, I can easily get these games from Amazon.

Atari Flashback.  The retro gaming revolution was kicked off by Atari Flashback consoles.  Several versions have been created over the years and I've enjoyed a couple of them.  The latest version is the Atari Flashback 6.  The deluxe edition shown below has two extra controllers and reviewers say that it is well worth the investment to get the extras.


Sega Genesis.  Somewhere in a closet, I have an original Sega Genesis from a thrift store.  But, I could just go get the Sega Genesis Deluxe console and have 85 built in games including Sonic the Hedgehog I & II and the Mortal Combat series.

Super Nintendo!

Somehow I missed having a Super Nintendo!  Growing up I had an Atari 2600 and a Coleco ADAM.  As a young adult I had a Sony Playstation.  But, never a Super Nintendo Entertainment System.  But, last summer, I rectified that situation in a North Florida thriftstore.  I finally got an SNES!  Here is my complete review:

Retro Game System Review:  Super Nintendo Entertainment System

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I Gotta Gameboy Again!

Do you remember the Nintendo Gameboy?  It put video gaming in your front pocket.  It had some great games like Tetris.  But, it only had a monochrome display.  How does it stack up by today's standards?  Read my review:

Retro Gaming Review:  Nintendo Gameboy Handheld Game Console System

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Welcome to Retro Rover

Welcome to my new blog - Retro Rover!  This blog will cover all kinds of retro gadgets, gear, games, and other fun stuff.  When I was a teen in the 80s, being vintage or retro was the furthest thing from my mind.  But, lately, I find myself retreating into the world of retro.  If I find it roving around at flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores, or surfing ebay, I might just post it here for the world to see.  Have fun!