Atari Flashback 9

About

The Atari Flashback 9 is a gaming console featuring 110 classic Atari games. It comes with two wired controllers, providing a way to play these games just like in the past. This entertainment system is a great way to experience or revisit the early days of video gaming.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

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Compact design with a good collection of pre-installed games and the ability to add more via SD card.
Great nostalgic experience for retro game fans, with many classic titles available.
Fast shipping and easy setup, making it convenient for travel and casual gaming.

Missing essential cables like HDMI, leading to frustration upon setup.
Inconsistent game performance, with some games freezing or not working at all.
Low-quality controllers that can be unresponsive and difficult to use, impacting gameplay.

graphics
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The graphics of the Atari games are generally criticized for being outdated and unattractive, with many users describing them as big, blocky, and slow. While some players appreciate the gameplay, the poor visual quality and lack of fidelity in the downloaded versions detract from the overall experience, making them difficult to enjoy.
- “The games are downloaded online and they are not the same original versions of Asteroids, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, etc. that we're used to, but cheap knockoffs with lousy graphics.”
- “Big blocky slow graphics and poor joysticks render it unplayable.”
- “Graphics are really ugly on the TV it's hooked up to now.”
stability
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The console exhibits significant stability issues, frequently freezing when navigating beyond page 7 and experiencing game load failures. Users report that games often freeze immediately upon starting, and some titles contain noticeable glitches.
- “There are 11 pages of games to choose from, but this console freezes and stops working when you try to go past page 7!”
- “It will not load the games, and if it does, the game freezes immediately.”
- “Freezes every once in a while.”
gameplay
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Players appreciate Atari games primarily for their engaging gameplay, often prioritizing fun and community over graphics quality.
- “I play Atari games for the gameplay because I know the community appreciates that the graphics aren't the prettiest, but they are incredibly fun to play.”
- “The gameplay feels outdated and lacks the depth that modern games offer.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the experience frustrating.”
- “The mechanics are repetitive and fail to keep my interest over time.”