Product ReviewsAtari Flashback 8 Black Console

A real throwback for old scholl gamers

This console is sturdy, does all it promises in delivering a vast array of Atari 2600 games, and the wireles joysticks are a joy because you don't need to point them at the unit.
My only real qualm is not so much with the product, but how I remembered these games. In my head the 2600 was a video arcade at home...The graphics ripped away my naivete in a heartbeat.
I can't fault the unit for this, but be warned that your memories may be dashed abit when you see the reality of what you played.
I DO recommend it.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: targetstores

Low-cost way to teach kids about video games

This is a good unit for small kids; they learn how to control the joystick. But this game is not even as good as the one I played in 80s with the cartridges; and then several years ago bought one very similar to this unit with games built-in internally.
I am not very good at these games yet everything is really delayed. And the picture quality is not very good. We cannot play 2-players on this; just have to take turns.
But, we are using it for a 3-YO and 6-YO to just have fun with.
So for around $ 30.00 it should last them awhile.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: maymer

Great Flashback Memories.

Oh What a Flashback in Time! Some games are bad, but the ones that I wanted to play are all very similar if not the same as the original 2600. Great Fun - just don't set you sights too high - it's 8-bit technology.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: vegas-finder

Retro fun!

What a blast! Having a ball re-living some of the home games of the 80's with my kids, like Human Cannonball and Outlaw. The graphics were never good, and with this unit maybe a tad worse, but it's still fun.

I'm planning on eventually gutting this thing and replacing with a raspberry pi zero and an adapter (DB-9 RS-232?) in order to use the old-school joysticks.

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Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: girls-shoper

Useable but bearly

The product mostly works as it is supposed to. Not all of the buttons work as they should. The graphics are bad “I had forgotten how bad they were “ and the colors aren’t adjustable.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: grandprixracer82

Perfect for younger kids

Perfect for younger kids. Lots of kid friendly games to choose from without having to worry about sex, drugs or violence. Easy to use controller has 1 button and 1 joystick. No programming or complicated setups my 5 year old grandson can find a game to play all by himself. Way cheaper than Xbox and Playstation.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: umbertoblack

A compendium of childhood old school happiness at a minimal price.

Just as I remembered. It is a true ,"way back machine" with all the old great games included.

BUT IT IS INDEED A THROWBACK AND DOES NOT OPERATE LIKE GAMES OF TODAY.

If you hanker for the "Good old days ,this is the ticket. It will bring back memories. Its cheap/ You might need an old school tv or an adapter. Read full review...

Great system and excellent price!

I bought one of these as a Christmas gift for a nephew last year and he loved it! I recommend getting the wired controllers over the wireless ones because every review I read complained about lag in the wireless controllers which messed up the game many times. I actually paid a little over $10 more last Christmas, so this was an excellent price. I plan on giving it to another nephew who wasn’t in town last Christmas.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: virtualworldmart2

NICE.

It took me back to my childhood. This atari would be perfect if it had this other 3 games that were on my favorites,DIG DUG,MOON PATROL and ENDURO.
its a shame it doesn't have them but still some fun with ASTEROIDS, JUNGLE HUNT and a few more. My daughter is happy with the game,BUT BULLING ME ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY OF MY TIME.. 😁 for me it worth the priceRead full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: 6te1store

WoW! good price!

I love it ! S Lots of grate games to play. works very well.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: sharoncj-56