Atari 50 vs Atari Flashback Classics (Nintendo Switch)

Today I take a deep dive into both "Atari Flashback Classics" collection and "Atari 50 The Anniversary Celebration" for the Nintendo Switch to see which one is better!
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[@ScottW967]

Pitfall, Freeway, Kaboom!, Pitfall, Keystone Kapers, these are the games I had as a kid. So I absolutely would love to see Activision release a collection for the Switch…

[@MaximumRD]

Clearly the only answer is to have both!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Absolutely! Both have their merits

[@BubbafromSapperton]

Whenever I have a decision like this I just buy both items! 🤗

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@BubbafromSapperton that's the only way really!

[@IaconDawnshire]

Now if only we had Activision Classics

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@IaconDawnshire I actually just recently did a video on Activision Anthology. But yeah it'd be nice to have one on the Switch

[@jayviescas7703]

For a much younger person you are clear, concise and your annunciation is impeccable, I understood every word you said and didn't feel condensended to. I truly appreciate that in a reviewer. Your affect is a little flat but that's really NOT a criticism, just an observation. You show that you know what you're talking about and that makes me trust in your experience and opinions. Excellent presentation and I look forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Wow, thank you sir. One of the best comments I've read in a long time. I really appreciate you watching and motivating me to continue making these videos. Since this is about the Atario 50 video, I am reviewing the new Atari Game Station Pro console made by MyArcade once I get my copy in the mail. In case that interests you. Thanks again.

[@HanzoHimemiya]

Gen Z wants to be direct to the point , that is why Atari 50 got better sales along with unreleased new games for Gen X that will complete Swordquest once for all

[@KaptainKlassic]

Not Gen Z but close enough. I'm a millennial.@@HanzoHimemiya

[@aaronthompson1745]

The T for Teen rating on Atari 50 is due to the interview clips, and has nothing to do with the content of the actual gameplay.

[@sdot5389]

Thanks. I was trying to figure out why it would be T before I got it for my 9 year old.

[@Riz2336]

I'm going to go with Atari 50 because of all the extras and the variety, which is more my style rather than just a big compilation of 2600 games

[@THEMOECOOPERSHOWTM]

Your choice but a bad one.

[@labnine3362]

Great point about an Activision Classics collection. It's actually shocking that we haven't seen one yet. Such a no-brainer given how retro games more popular now than ever.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Thanks for watching I'm glad you agree. My next video is actually about the Activision Anthology collection for the PS2

[@FallicIdol]

I so want a Midway Arcade collection.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah that'd be so sweet!

[@videogameobsession]

It's part of the reason I keep my PS3 connected. Midway Origins is a great collection. The DualShock3 works very well with games like Robotron, Smash TV. There is also a Midway Arcade DLC pack (physical) for LEGO Dimensions for the PS4.

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@videogameobsession awesome! I did a video on Midway Arcade Treasures for PS2. Just uploaded it yesterday. Feel free to check it out.

[@theotakux5959]

Same. I'd prefer a big Midway collection, but at this point I'd settle for just the Mortal Kombat Trilogy

[@braddahl2098]

Heck yeah I'd buy it again for the Switch. I'm very grateful that Midway Origins on the 360 is back compatible on the Series. I still play it pretty often.

[@wheresknott]

exactly what I wanted to see (Atari Flashback Classics vs Atari 50) - thanks for doing this for us!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching!

[@KaptainKlassic]

I want to say thank you to everyone who pointed out that it's because of the interviews that Atari 50 is rated T. While I really didn't know, my surprise was more just being goofy and having fun with it. Anyway, thanks for watching everyone and I appreciate the comments!

[@juststatedtheobvious9633]

Worth mentioning that Fight for Life is also T for Teen. Animated blood and violence.

[@brichan1851]

I’m a big retro gamer, but I am on a MAD retro kick right now. I’m so grateful that you made this video because I have been wondering which of these to get. In all honestly, I’ll probably get both. But it may be better for me to know which to get first.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Hey, glad this video was what you were looking for! Yeah, there's pros and cons but I definitely recommend both. I'd probably say get Atari 50 first.

[@KSS1992]

Atari 50 on sale right now at Best Buy for Black Friday sales, I think some other stores too I think, pretty dope!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Congrats! I'm pinning your comment.

[@KSS1992]

@@KaptainKlassic Aw nice thank you 😊

[@jasonmorgan661]

@@KSS1992 I believe what's on Atari 50 is what's on the mini console. Lol use your Imagination 😉

[@GacMan47]

Amazon has the same price now too if Best Buy is sold out

[@MsModestyBlaise]

From someone from the U.K. born in 1970, we had the VCS and that was it from Atari. Home computers had taken over to such a point that the 80s consoles just weren’t a thing. The video games crash and even the so called saviour, the mighty NES, didn’t impact the U.K. as it did in North America. Over the years I’d always considered Atari as something inconsequential although knowing there must be so many things I just didn’t know. I mean how could I when it was long before the internet and international TV offered the likes of The Waltons and The Dukes of Hazzard. The Atari 50 collection is the only time I’d ever looked at an Atari item. It’s the history that I don’t know about containing accurate information I’m unable to glean from the internet without a lot of difficulty and piecing together. To have the games documented, presented and playable to this standard is quite frankly astounding. The classics collection gives me none of that. I have no interest in online or any score that’s been posted by someone insignificant. For others they may see it in the complete opposite way, but for me I wish all collections were done like Atari 50.

[@michaelliptak4297]

I wish they would have made an affordable mini console version of the 50th anniversary collection

[@KaptainKlassic]

That would have been awesome!

[@rabarebra]

Wouldn't sell enough individually.

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

Completely agree. Atari 50 arrived today. For Christmas I’ll be getting Atari Classic

[@HanzoHimemiya]

I am with Atari 50 because is also a love letter and the rescue of lost media like Air World and you can show it to Gen Z because some games had remastered coloring

[@BrockMace-y3c]

The reason why Atari 50 is rated T is because in the interviews they sometimes say words like s**t and f**k

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah I didn't realize that until later lol

[@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC]

AtGames also worked with Atari on the Flashbacks collections on Switch, whereas Digital Eclipse handled Atari 50. Even though AtGames often gets a bad reputation for how they have emulated games and consoles in the past, it sounds like they were paying attention this time. The "T" rating by the ESRB for Atai 50 is largely because of the documentary sections. The interviews contain a lot of profanity/crude dialogue and openly discuss how the staff at Atari did drugs at the company back in the 1970s. If you're looking for a compilation of games that also explores gaming history successes and failures in an unfiltered way, then Atari 50 would be the way to go.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah when I first played Flashback I thought "oh no, At Games!" but instantly forgot they had anything to do with it. Honestly I've never had any terrible experiences with them though, I just know a lot of people find their 3rd party consoles cheap. That makes sense now (for the T rating). Maybe I should actually read the timeline instead of skimming through it lol

[@AWMonopolyMan]

@@KaptainKlassic If you actually look into the opening logos, there’s actually another dev among them, Code Mystics, they were likely the ones actually responsible for Atari Flashback Classics (both the 3 separate volumes and the Switch version).

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@AWMonopolyMan Good point. Wonder what percentage At Games actually developed.

[@AWMonopolyMan]

@@KaptainKlassic probably none of them, AT Games owns the rights to the Flashback branding, that and Code Mystics are listed as the sole developer on Atari’s official website for the game

[@AnthonyZ.]

An atgames are also having success with their popular Legends Ultimate homecade and Legends Pinball machine

[@OrionsAngel]

The three Atari flashback volumes are now 10 bucks each in the Xbox Store. Great deal!

[@dtown-fi5xs]

Recommending Atari 50 is a good thing just so Digital Eclipse can make more compilations with such quality.

[@KaptainKlassic]

We shall see what they do next!

[@RetroNessMx]

just the video i was looking for, thanks

[@KaptainKlassic]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@NightshadowZX]

God I would be so happy if they made an Activision collection! The best 2600 games by far

[@Dorff_Meister]

Arguably, the two that really matter are round 5 and round 6. Atari 50 would be the choice for me, we'll see if Wifey-Claus brings it for Christmas.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Better be nice and fill out that Christmas list! Lol

[@Gameoholicshow]

Excellent video kaptain! Really breaks everything down. Absolutely love Atari 50 just for the jag stuff 😝

[@KaptainKlassic]

Thanks man! You're the best. Yeah I'm loving it as well. Glad to see so many others are too.

[@Gameoholicshow]

@@KaptainKlassic your the best dude. Your videos are very well done, on point, and very entertaining

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@Gameoholicshow That means a lot to me. I'm glad you think so. I've been doing this for a long time and it's definitely taken a lot of hard work and learning. I'm just happy that people are enjoying what I love to do.

[@kissfan01247]

Both for me. Maybe Atari 50 will have a download to play online or to upload high scores and maybe even download more Atari games too it would be a great thing.

[@KaptainKlassic]

That would make Atari 50 near perfect. Here's to hoping they do something like that in the near future.

[@Spectral69]

the rating is due to some of the stories in the collection talking about drugs and sex oddly enough, theres even swears in some of them

[@MechaJoezilla]

I would love to have an Activision collection and a Midway one as well!

[@desperatedan3985]

Love both👌would love to have seen a speccy collection🙏

[@MacLeodUofT]

Thanks for the review. I also contemplated which collection to get, once I became aware of both. I went with the Atari 50, mostly because of the reimagined Yar's Revenge, and the fact that it has more Atari systems represented. I was particularly disappointed however that neither collection came with Space Invaders! Atari made 2600 games were (by and large) not as much fun as the games put out by Activision and Parker Brothers for the 2600 system. I would buy an Atari Activision collection, so long as it included the Atari 5200 versions of games.

[@griffredux9966]

Recently ordered Atari 50 for the PS5. Mainly found it because it has Cloak & Dagger on there. I've played that game a few times on a cabinet up in Funspot, NH and really want to play it some more at home. I was able to use credit card points on the game and so I basically got it for free. All the other games are gravy at this point :) Thanks for this comparison and the how to unlock the confidential games video!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Thank you so much for watching I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. I'm constantly working on new videos, so hopefully you enjoy new ones on the future. That's awesome you were able to basically get it for free. Definitely can't complain there.

[@Ytnzy250]

Which one has H.E.R.O., Keystone Capers & Tutankhamun 😁

[@jimmcclements979]

Thank You for the comparisons. I already had Atari Flashback and have plans to get Atari 50.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Of course, thank you for watching! Hope you enjoy Atari 50.

[@jimmcclements979]

@@KaptainKlassic Thank you, I too would like to see an Activision collection.

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@jimmcclements979 Hoepfully they release one for new consoles someday. I did review Activision Anthology which is an Activision collection for the PS2 if you wanted to check that out.

[@joeyfarris2543]

I definitely went with both game compilations that way you get the best of both worlds as they say. 😎👍

[@bland9876]

The Atari collection I had on Android (doesn't work on modern phones sadly) had both options for War Lords.

[@MidiboyGregg]

The Atari 50 is rated T due to some of the language and what is said in the interviews. Once you watch them, you'll understand.

[@UnlicensedOkie]

The reason it’s rated T for teen is because in the interviews they talked about all of the drugs and crazy stuff that happened at Atari And some of them do cuss That’s where it comes from

[@sonicexereaper6814]

Atari 50 will always stand out as the best collection bundle for the home console ports. I may like the Flashback for the games not available on 50, but TBH, I’ve been enjoying the 50 heavily thx to Jaguar games being added, mostly Tempest 2000 being one of the best entries of the arcade series. I put that game’s value as close to Soul Calibur 2 on Gamecube, Tekken for Playstation 1, Cruisin’ for Switch, and House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return on Wii since it had so many good additions that makes the game enjoyable like music, enemies, modes, and weapon power-ups. So, in my book, Atari 50 will always be the best bundle.

[@danieljobber7931]

The Atari Timeline is awesome, and the included manuams and stuff too. Also, I am looking forward to delving into Haunted Houses

[@KaptainKlassic]

Haunted Houses is definitely one of my favorite features on this collection.

[@pauldecastro8268]

People were quick to shard on the former due to Atgames's involvement, but it's a solid compilation with ample selections. Atari 50 is quite spectacular though, and I do own both!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah I agree, they're both great in their own right. I was worried when I saw AtGames involvement but it's actually better than I expected. Thank you for watching!

[@theotakux5959]

I've got Flashback already, but I plan to get Atari 50 soon since even though there's a lot of crossover, both have enough unique games to be worth it. Especially with Atari 50 having Jaguar and Lynx games.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah the variety of this collection makes it worth getting. The reimagined games are a ton of fun too. Thank you for watching and have a happy new year!

[@Channel-sz9nj]

an activision collection would be crazyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@literallyunderrated]

Lol I used to make fun of Basic Math until I actually played it. In a time when people can’t even remember a phone number doing math in your head is kind of a refreshing challenge

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah that's a good point. It is nice to have something to warm your brain up lol

[@strdrhiryu4710]

good to know i can enjoy basic math on both :)

[@RGGeek]

It really pisses me off that Atari Flashback is split into 3 volumes on Xbox. What a money grab!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah.. hopefully they release this version on Xbox someday though at this point I highly doubt it.

[@JohnnyFromVirginia]

Interesting video brother! I’m considering buying the 50

[@KaptainKlassic]

Hey thank you! I appreciate it. Yeah, I'd recommend it for sure. I've still been playing it, mainly for the reimagined games but either way it's worth the price.

[@JetteroHeller83]

You can use the touchscreen on the Nintendo Switch for the pong game on the Flashback Classic. It makes the game playable.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Interesting I didn't know that. I only ever played this docked. Good to know, thanks!

[@SoheiJayce]

I got both on the Switch because both are/were on sale. I tried Pong on BOTH. Flashback Classics was a bit scuff in terms of controls but it's more customizable with touch screen compatibility. Atari 50 felt smooth with Pong on the other hand.

[@yeeoof1995]

i feel like flashback classics is like owning all the main albums of a band, while atari 50 is the greatest hits album

[@KaptainKlassic]

Hmm 🤔 never thought of it that way..

[@andrewosborne7544]

I got Atari 50 as a Christmas gift, Love it! The documentation, videos timeline where great, Took me 5 hours to go through it all. The game selection is really nice for the most part, Jaguar games I haven't played in years 7800 games I can't afford (I have 80% of the American Carts) I'm really enjoying it also Enhanced Star Raiders!!!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Awesome to hear! Glad you're enjoying it. The documentaries are definitely a key part of this collection. Thank you for watching!

[@Phoenix6652]

I have both digital editions (not cartridge) and can tell you Atari 50 is a space hog at over 8 Gigabytes where Flashback Classics weighs in under a few hundred Gigabytes. This is a big deal if you have a limited amount of storage space on your Switch. Go with Flashback Classics if you are space conscious. If you have the space, go for Atari 50.

[@RetroRulzMyTown]

2:59 To answer your question, its because of the documentaries in the game being very adult.

[@douglasbriel6103]

Thanks, because I already have Flashbacks already.

[@SwordsmanMercenary]

Having Jaguar games sold me on the 50.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah for sure, I want to play some JAG!

[@SwordsmanMercenary]

@@KaptainKlassic Get bit by Jaguar! As the old ads said.

[@jasonmorgan661]

I'm having a blast with Cybermorphe. It's a really big game and if you destroy radio towers enemies become immobilized and there's teleports and surprising weapon upgrades and 4 bonus areas. Where did you learn to fly ? 🇺🇸❤️🤣

[@KaptainKlassic]

Reminds me of Star Fox a little bit. Definitely an interesting one. Overall I missed out on the Jaguar so it's nice to see a handful of them here. Thank you for watching!

[@jasonmorgan661]

@@KaptainKlassic I'm 47 so ya I was like there at Electronics Boutique in Orlando when it launched. I got the jaguar cd also and I had the Atari Lynx. I speculate another Atari classics will launch because they left out games like S.T.U.N.N.runner . My favorite was playing Doom while me and freinds hung out taking hits from the bong 😆. And Iron Soldier is freaking complex and awsome for it's time. Myst was on the Cd rom as well. Oh the memories ❤️🇺🇸

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@jasonmorgan661 Nice! Yeah they need to dedicate an entire collection to just Jaguar because it really doesn't get a whole lot of attention that it deserves.

[@jasonmorgan661]

@@KaptainKlassic Being a used Jaguar is 600 dollars I'd say I agree 💯 000,000 ,%.

[@GTV-Japan]

I still have the receipt to my Jaguar from Nov. 94!

[@krathoon2338]

Atari 50 is more like a museum. Flashback Classics is more of a huge collection. They are both worth it. I wish they would put the Activision Anthology Remix on the Switch.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah same here. Hopefully someday they release it on newer consoles or make a new one.

[@TarikA]

Good video, mate!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@CatzzMoney]

This video comparison of the two games is so good I subscribed immediately. I'm on the fence between buying Atari 50 and Atari Flashback Classics. I haven't played Atari games for decades! Will bring back childhood memories. Which one did most people went for?

[@KaptainKlassic]

Hey thank you so much! Sorry for the late response. For some reason it sent your comment to my spam folder. I think most people probably went for Atari 50 since it's brand new and has more variety but again, if you are looking to just play 2600 or original arcade games, I'd recommend Flashback Classics.

[@CatzzMoney]

@@KaptainKlassic I’m going to see whichever one is cheaper. That will determine the next buy. I’m sure I will end up picking up both games later ❤️

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@CatzzMoney I think you can get them for 30 or 40 each now.

[@donaldmclaughlin1832]

It's like street fighter. How many ways can we box it.

[@PeBoVision]

While I agree that the artwork for the Flashback collection is more reminiscent of old Atari box-art, I think the cleaner design of the fuji Logo filled with images is more in keeping with the importance of a Golden Anniversary celebration (I think that inside yellow liner might have been intended as gold like the fuji. I'm with the 50 for box art in this particular case. As far as menus, anything that minimizes screen real-estate, so that I have fewer menus to go through. I think I woulg have prefered a plain-text game listing on both to reduce the amount of scrolling/page-flipping. A multicart menu is elegant in it's simplicity. Both of the compilations are trying to hard to be pretty rather than functional. For me that's a design failure. 103 titles should fit easily on 4 screens. 150 on 6. Screw the pretty pictures, I came to find my game and play! Online leader boards are great, but they become less of a bonus if the games are not played, or the servers are no longer supported. But yup, that definitely is a selling feature of the Flashback collection over the 50. Very sad that no 16 bit computer games are featured in either Atari collection. Atari's Arkanoid port is arcade perfect, and Battlezone isn't a port on the ST, it is the actual arcade original emulated. I take marks off of both collections for ignoring the Atari 16-bit computers completely, but especially the 50th collection since that is the very point of the collection. Imagine a C-64 retrospective that ignored the Amiga!! But I haven't heard anyone even mention the missing Atari ST. Licensing fees from 3rd party publishers should not be a justifiable reason for skipping an entire product line. But as a collector of original era hardware and software, Atari 50 is the greater long-term value for your $40 simply by virtue of it being a commemorative collection. Buy a spare and do not remove the shrink wrap. You"ll thank me in 50 years. Sorry I thought I subscribed last time.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Wow thanks for the thoughtful, descriptive comment! I agree with a lot of your points here considering you were agreeing with a lot of mine. Yeah, no 16 Bit games was definitely a disappointment in both collections. I'm not sure why they skipped them in both.. Maybe I should buy an extra and keep it sealed. Not a bad idea. Atari 50 sealed during the Atari 100 celebration would be insane. Also, thank you for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it.

[@PeBoVision]

@@KaptainKlassic the 100th anniversary will come as a cranial implant.

[@MrClawt]

While I loved the time in Atari 50, the leader boards and achievements look fun in FlashBack.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah it's a nice touch for sure. The achievements even unlock pictures too.

[@deurppyder]

Yes. BUY BOTH!! Buuuut, I am very surprised that you or nobody else that has both of these collections didn't mention the fact that the arcade emulation on Flashback Classics is far better than Atari 50. I have them both on switch and Xbox. Atari 50 on the switch and Xbox are both the same. I thought the dull "shimmery" look on the vector games might've just been a switch thing for Atari50 but it does the same thing on Xbox. The console emulations are fine but the arcade emulation on Atari 50 isn't that great. Mainly with the vector titles. Play major havoc on both compilations and you'll see that the atari 50 versions sound is all screwed up. Flashback classics vector games all look bright, sharp and clean. Atari 50s look darker and have this weird "shimmery" effect. Like i said, get both, but if i was forced to make 1 choice, it would be flashback classics. By the way, wait for the switch version of flashback classics to go on sale digitally. It's 15 dollars compared to 10 dollars for each of the flashback classic 1, 2, or 3 games on xbox and playstation.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Well I did mention Warlords looked much better on Flashback Classics. Apparently I should have checked all of the Arcade games though. Totally understandable for choosing Flashback Classics. I would pick each for their own reasons. Thank you for watching!

[@domeshtan1677]

Im prety sure Warlords had two versions in the arcade. One was black and white that was projected on to a background and used that colored plastic. The other one had a color monitor but I don't think it has a background.

[@district5198]

I’d have to go with Atari as well.

[@oneulo8859]

Atari 50's artwork would catch my eye more. It's not lazy. You don't gotta have tons of detail to look good. I mean, it's all subjective, but Atari 50's artwork just looks more appealing to me. I like Atari 50's music more. Clearly my taste is opposite lol.

[@KaptainKlassic]

I definitely don't dislike the music or artwork from 50, it was hard to choose. I actually really like the 50 music too now lol

[@bmla88]

Kaptain Klassic, new to your channel, any idea where one could get a atari paddle to use with the game collection?

[@KaptainKlassic]

Welcome! That would be amazing. I don't believe they make them for new consoles.. however they did release a new Atari 50 console which includes paddles I think. It actually includes more 2600 games including the Activision titles like Pitfall and Kaboom. Though the drawback is that it doesn't have the new reimagined games.

[@danieljobber7931]

A couple of us already have Swordquest Airworld Playthroughs on KZbin

[@SupremeNerd]

I enjoyed that video and it's just like i figured. Flashback classics is better than 50. The stories on ATARI are found online for free and Flashback classics had more games even though 50 had some exclusives. For me, if i got ATARI 50 it be because I'm a fanboy and gotta have it just because. Now if they added the documentary Atari Game Over. It would be a different story. In my opinion

[@KaptainKlassic]

That's actually a good idea, they should have added the documentary. Yeah, like I said in the video I prefer 50 solely for the exclusive games and different consoles but for the games that are on both, Flashback Classics wins hands down for the leaderboards. Warlords is better on Flashback Classics too. If I'm playing actual Atari classics, I prefer Flashback Classics.

[@SupremeNerd]

@@KaptainKlassic exactly!!!!

[@michaelSlick50]

I'm wondering how they got the port done on Jaguar games, which had a special game pad with a crazy amount of buttons. I liked that system.

[@ytowndroog5940]

Atari 50 is so cool! It feels like walking through an interactive museum. It is awesome!!! Documentaries in Atari 50 has some drug references, since they have interviews with developers! Funny and excellent interviews.

[@danieljobber7931]

You can't compare it to the Atari Throwback console, however, as they are 2 completely different things. This is a museum and a celebration of video gaming history. And they have Swordquest Airworld. I wouldn't give up my Atari 2600 throwback console, nor my Atari 2600 emmulator and roms. I have basically every Atari 2600 game ever made. This Atari 50 collection has many other things including Arcade emmulation games. It is also a nice smooth platform to play the games on.

[@SolitaryWolf]

And now in 2024, Atari has released a new version of the 50th, with more games. Or you can get the DLC from the Switch shop for the 2022 release.

[@MustachioMo]

Personally, I don't think saying "this one has more games, therefore it's better" is a good argument - these are OLD games, in the nicest way possible - more doesn't necessarily mean better value.

[@KaptainKlassic]

That's fair. I guess in terms of more bang for your buck I was looking at it that way but the variety of games Atari 50 provides is better.

[@MustachioMo]

@@KaptainKlassic Great video though! Really enjoyed it

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@MustachioMo thanks appreciate you watching!

[@GTV-Japan]

Have you tried Atari Mania yet? It’s kinda weird and fun.

[@KaptainKlassic]

I have not, but thanks for the video idea!

[@Rage-td9wv]

I'd like a review.

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@Rage-td9wv Then a review you shall get! Might be a little bit though, have some other stuff I'm currently working on but it's being added to the list.

[@Captureman]

Well done review!

[@KaptainKlassic]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed!

[@AWMonopolyMan]

I’ll just say this, can’t go wrong with having both collections by your side. Having more choices is better than less generally. Also the Switch version of Atari Flashback Classics is basically just the 3 standalone volumes on PS4 and Xbox 1 (each of those had 50 games) as one package

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah if you're going to get Flashback Classics the Switch version is the way to go for sure. Especially since each volume is still 40 bucks which is insane. Yeah, I like both for sure.

[@AWMonopolyMan]

@@KaptainKlassic I decided to double check, digitally on PS4 and Xbox 1, the 3 separate games are $20 each, which totals to $60, so the Switch version is definitely the better value between the Flashback Classics variants specifically. As an extra aside, all the Flashback Classics achievements, are basically imported from their PS4/Xbox One counterparts. I know, I actually looked up a achievement guide for the happy birthday achievement

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@AWMonopolyMan ok I thought I saw 40 somewhere else but either way yeah definitely cheaper on Switch plus it would be tedious having to switch between the 3 compilations just to go to a specific game.

[@samanthahidalgo926]

Thank u so much, i have no idea about this, but my bf is a really big fan, know i can surprise him 😍

[@KaptainKlassic]

Awesome glad you enjoyed the video!

[@FallicIdol]

I have owned Atari Classics for a while and was thinking of buying 50 for the documentary, and reimagined games, along with Jaguar as a novelty. Would you consider it worth it?

[@KaptainKlassic]

Absolutely. Like I said in the video, if you're just looking to play 2600 or arcade games, Classics is the way to go for the leaderboards, etc. but for everything else get Atari 50.

[@scottstallings5029]

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[@Kilroy_5150]

I do understand this is an older video so i'll call this an "update" reply. I'll be honest here, and this is nothing against other people, but (and this is me) a real gamer doesn't live to compare, they would just call both of them as part of an 'ensamble'. Let's admit it, both have things the other doesn't and just say it is what it is. Honestly who CARES which is better? If what you have makes you happy, then there you go., And i'm not saying this as something against the video creater. He's cool with me and i understand 'why' he made the video. I just felt silly comparing. It felt like.....grade/middle/highschool logic. There are other Atari bundles i like as well that aren't on this video, i just LIKE them and that's all. As a PC gamer, i was kinda 'eh' about the price. I went to Humble Bundle, got the Atari 50+the update and ALL the recharged games for like $33-34 total so there was no need to compare, again, to me. BTW - That bundle will probably still be in effect until the end of NOV 2024 if you guys wanna get it. To me having Atari 50+update and ALL of the 'Recharged' games for $33-34 was WELL worth it. I've bought almost ALL the Atari collections and have them installed on an ensamble drive where i can enjoy them all and don't waste time with the comparison. I was never into that whole 'who/what is better' point of view. Why 'vs' when you can just wait a little while and get them both for a lower price that will (eventually) be lower then the price of one now? I even retracted my previous comment simply because i had to call myself "silly" for the idea of comparing who/what is better. Patience has always led me in the right direction and Humble's Bundle on this allowed me to have it all and yeah, i've played the Switch one because i'm a very old pirate at heart and always will support that group of people as digital rights (or lack there of) is taking people's rights away a little at a time. And i do appreciate the Switch, i've played on the one i owned but i didn't really keep it as i'm not gaming on the go like i used to. I mean, i do sometimes at work (yes, i have a SWEET job where people appreviate getting the job done well vs hovering over employees all the time) but not like when i was going over to a friend's house and playing. I'm 54, i'm an OG gamer and i started with Pong at the Bham International Airport and i still play very actively on almost EVERYTHING including VR so while i can't say my point of view is anything 'definitive' i do speak from a certain degree of experience. I don't ask anyone to take me at my word or to follow my word on this, a REAL gamer makes up their own mind and aren't led by public opinion as far as i am concerned. If you like one, great. If you like the other, even better. If you want both to 'feel' the whole experience, i salute you. nuff said? Note to the video creator: I've watched a few of your videos and, as far as i see it, you put out very appreciative content.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate you watching and giving constructive criticism. I agree, it is childish to compare. It doesn't matter at the end of the day. I just try to come up with interesting concepts for videos and the video I made on Atari 50 prior to this one got a lot of views so I figured I'd make another that has to do with Atari 50. Around the same time I stumbled upon the Flashback Classics so the idea to do a comparison just kind of came naturally.

[@daniel.phaneuf5566]

At that price, Buy both of them ! I choose Atari 50 for the Jaguar Games that I've never played. It is sad not to find Slime World on the lynx section

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah unfortunately the Jaguar and Lynx selection is very limited but it's still pretty cool that they have games on there from those systems. I personally never really played much of either console so it's nice to get a taste of them.

[@douglasbriel6103]

Adventure is one of the best games ever. For Playstation 2, I found 3D Pitfall with original Pitfall in it.

[@BURRITO44]

You are correct about the artwork

[@KaptainKlassic]

Thank you!

[@Jbrodack]

I have Atari Vault on steam which is pretty much the same as Flashback Classics and while I think Atari 50 is better overall I really miss trying to climb the leaderboards in the arcade games.

[@KaptainKlassic]

I'm pretty sure I've seen the vault. Does that leaderboards too?

[@Jbrodack]

@@KaptainKlassic yeah it has leaderboards at least for the arcade games not sure about the home games.

[@TobeyStarburst]

Does that Flashback include all 3 volumes??

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah it's all 3 combined and it's the same price as getting 2 of them. So it's a good deal.

[@that_gaming_rat1078]

Which one has toki and the other classics?

[@charsquatch600]

If I had a choice between 150 2600 games and 5 jaguar games, I'd go for the jaguar. I love 2600 as much as the next guy, but most of the games can be beaten in significantly less than 20 minutes.

[@KaptainKlassic]

True, plus there's already so many compilations out there with Atari games, unlike Jaguar.

[@weirddudehi]

Lynx & Jaguar on the cover!

[@TheRealJPhillips]

Well damn. I got the PC version. Haven't given it a real play yet tho. Soon...

[@douglasbriel6103]

But Flashbacks for your friends to make them play Warlords with you. I wish one of them had Superman from the 2600.

[@Rage-td9wv]

I think the art for Atari 50 is better as more appropriate for this situation.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah I can agree with that. That one like I mentioned is personal preference, but I like both.

[@davidcooklock129]

There is a steel book version of 50 that has different packaging.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah that one looks awesome.

[@videogameobsession]

Atari50 was $29.99 during Black Friday - Cyber Monday. I'm sure it'll go down to $29.99 MSRP eventually. Also the T rating on Atari50 is due to the interviews. One of them discusses the drug use at Atari in the old days.

[@donaldmclaughlin1832]

Last cash grab is a compilation of both for 50

[@MikeRota]

Like #447 Thanks for the video I didn't even know Atari Classics game existed till I saw your video. Any reason Activision games are always missing from these lineups?

[@KaptainKlassic]

Hey thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed! I'm guessing licensing issues which is a shame.

[@Thrakus]

Why never pirfalll?

[@Ratboycure]

It's the video interviews that got it the teen rating i assume

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah I realized that after making the video

[@paulbradley705]

Do we get frogger ?

[@nivekrose]

I have a lot of problems with sensitivity on Flashbacks... Is it the same with Atari 50?

[@KaptainKlassic]

I think it's better in 50.

[@Tattooclownfish71]

I wish there was a list all the games ?? Does either one have zaxon love it tiger heli thank you

[@BAZFANSHOTHITSClassicTunes]

I have the flashbacks 1,2 and 3, as well as atari 50 on the xbox sereis x. I prefer the flashbacks better.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Yeah, I think 50 is worth getting if you want the different systems and reimagined games, otherwise it's flashback for the 2600 and arcade games for the win. Thank you for watching!

[@BAZFANSHOTHITSClassicTunes]

@@KaptainKlassic I love the old atari. The 2600 particular. I just subbed as well as i think im going to like your content. Retro forever.

[@KaptainKlassic]

@@BAZFANSHOTHITSClassicTunes Yeah me too. I have a little Atari shrine sort of in the corner of my room with the CRT TV. That's pretty much just for the 2600 and my VCR. And thank you so much for the sub!

[@retrokungfuu]

I’m liking the classic prints

[@Retro6502]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you weren't the first to unlock them. I know I had them unlocked on launch day as did many others. The only one that's tricky to figure out is Quadratank and the instructions were posted on the Steam forums along with the other 4.

[@KaptainKlassic]

Congrats! I meant the first to do it on the internet though. I didn't know about the Steam forum but hey, I was the first to do it on video at least.