This Is How Its DONE! Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration REVIEW!

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[@Madlittlepixel]

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[@T-M-N-T]

Do they have Big Bird Egg Catch & Pole Position for the 2600 in the collection

[@robbdiabloservices]

This is the type of interface that all retro consoles should have! A front-end that educates! Great job, Atari!

[@retroman--]

That would make them very desirable

[@ArcmanatTube]

yes the interface , front-end is good, but the emulation is bad, on pc, sound and input lag from hell

[@turbo-yn7le]

This is such an awesome collection. The whole aesthetic is so on-point. Wish there was more games (5200, Lynx, and Jag) but they did such a good job with everything else, that it doesn't matter. It's NICE to FINALLY play games that used analog controls with on-point emulation. 5200 Super Breakout, for example is actually playable, compared to the past Flashback collections. I can't overstate how slick the overall aesthetic is. The music, the video transitions, the fonts. The scans (manuals, ads). Even the commercials! There's a commercial that apparently aired in theaters, highlighting Atari tech at the time. It used early CGI. It's superb! The video interviews are so awesome too. Everything is from the heart, the good and the bad, the funny and the more serious. Highly recommend this!

[@linksavetheday]

9 jag games out of the like 50 released is not that bad, a decent cunk of the library

[@turbo-yn7le]

@@linksavetheday yeah totally! I guess I’d like more 5200/7800/Lynx games, really. I suppose licensing played a role. Someone on GOG mentioned the lack of ST games/history. That would have been cool to see too! The Falcon was mentioned briefly in the collection, but that’s it.

[@austinreed7343]

@@turbo-yn7le Their third-party games are also entirely absent; as in both the games developed for the systems by other companies or the games Atari made for other platforms, such as Alone in the Dark.

[@davidsmith6997]

Honestly for 3 hours I just started to watch the videos and read the history in this game and have yet to play any of the games yet..and YES this is a definitive retro collection indeed and may set a standard in future collections to come

[@gamebriz4163]

Just bought this for the Switch, I'm not a crazed Atari fan. But I can honestly say this is simply the best compilation of Atari games that's been executed with a bit of care and attention in relation to Atari's history👍

[@koobsmooth]

Appreciate the comment.OK, so even though ATARI FLASHBACK CLASSICS is said to contain more titles, this is the collection to get?

[@turretboi]

​@@koobsmooth yes. It includes a timeline, flyers, design documents, and even prototypes

[@Covnam]

I never had any atari systems, but this collection does look like a great piece of history. I'll probably pick it up when it goes on sale for the historical factor alone

[@omerbar7518]

What I like about this is that it's a documentary you can experience yourself. Regardless of the games, thinking about this as a "celebration" instead of a collection makes 40$ feel like the price of a tour ticket. I'm only 18 and I got this tour, and I loved it.

[@JGKingCrusher]

Been messing around with this for a few days now, and I LOVE it. All the videos were awesome because you get stories (some of which were rumored before this) and insight into this industry that we've never been given before. Just Fantastic. For compilations, I give this a 9/10.

[@gpocketgamer7981]

I grew up with late 90s early 2000s games and I bought this game because I do love gaming history. Any chance I can get to learn and experience that history I will take. I wanted to jump straight into the games, but the history portion really got me invested to see before playing any of the games. I am loving it so far.

[@retroman--]

This looks genuinely good. Imagine if Nintendo does this as well.

[@thenuclearsandwich]

Only problem with Nintendo is that it won't be released beyond the Switch unfortunately.

[@retroman--]

@@thenuclearsandwich good point

[@martindion4846]

They will probably do it at some point in the near future

[@FintanMoloney]

Bought this last night via the Microsoft Xbox store and think its awesome. The video interviews and photos and the way it all links up with the games along the timeline you can play is amazing. I like also how it gives you a percentage of how much of it you have discovered. Well worth the €40 I paid for it. I would have liked to get a boxed one but Gamestop couldn't find it when I went there to pick it up (I reserved the one they had showing as in stock). I tried a few other stores and they hadn't heard of it so in the end got a digital copy.

[@fishy7901]

I'm really enjoying this on PS5 so far, so much love and respect put into this.

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

Stop it, we all know the PS5 is just a myth like bigfoot or leprechauns.

[@TheSitDownClown]

Between all the footage you have shown off for this… I’m sold! Looks fantastic!

[@Pdak7]

I've been incredibly pleased with it. Really hoping to see a second volume

[@mikehawk-hertz8668]

It won me over during your live stream Friday night. They did a good job on this project!

[@georged7627]

I'm definitely picking this up because I thought it was only remade 2600 games but jaguar nails it for me 🙏🏽👍🏾

[@prashanthb4565]

There are only like 5-6 Jaguar games

[@georged7627]

@@prashanthb4565 still nails it for me my man 🙏🏽👍🏾

[@tubinonyou]

I've been playing some 2600 games with the 17 new Analogue Pocket cores from spiritualized the other day. And, you're right, some of those are basically unplayable by today's standards. However, I was a Lynx kid so this collection is tempting based on that and the history videos.

[@josephjones7828]

@Madlittlepixel Slightly on topic, AtGames just put out two new versions of their Atari mini. The Atari Flashback 50th Anniversary Edition (comes with two wired joysticks and 110 games) and the Atari Flashback 50th Anniversary Edition Gold (comes with two wired joysticks, two wired paddles and 130 games). Both 50th Anniversary Edition Flashbacks use the more authentic 2600 mini console shell that was used on the Flashback X from 2019, but the switches are now brass gold (instead of chrome silver) and on the wood veneer trim there is a gold Atari 50 logo stamped onto it (instead of the traditional silver Atari logo).

[@gondorianslayer4250]

The one collection to rule them all.

[@bowmanencore]

Seems fantastic. 100 games, including multiple consoles to some extent? History? Reimaginings? Very nice.

[@megacide84]

The fact that ATARI Jaguar games are now properly being emulated has piqued my interest. This will be a Steam purchase for me very soon.

[@SuperNintendoGameboy]

One thing I would've liked to see included were a few of Activision's Atari games. At least they get mentioned in the timeline because you kinda need to mention them in this context

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

The 3rd part of VCTR-SCTR is incredible. It's like Beamrider only better. I wish it was a whole game by itself. Reminded me of Tron for some reason.

[@atari-staffroom]

Thanks for the excellent content. I was on the fence but thanks to your review and streamy thing I've ordered a copy. Such a shame they've skipped of the 16-bit ST and more importantly the 32-bit Falcon. The Falcon had some great exclusives (some by Atari themselves). It would have been great to see Llamazap and others here.

[@TwesomE]

I bought it yesterday and because i preordered it i also will have bonus a game as well! I think we waited over a year for this collection i almost forgot about it to be honest with you!

[@solidsmark]

I knew this collection would be good. Digital Eclipse gas gotten better every collection. I also know that Frank Cifaldi had his hand in this collection specifically and he is one of the big names in game history and preservation.

[@kennypitts4829]

My uncle worked for Atari before his death in 1981 doing warehouse and other work. I was too young to reap rewards, but still have a Battlezone Marquee he gave me as an infant.

[@ce373]

Sorry didn’t finish the video this looks so cool I had to go find it!!! Thanks for covering this and the reviews and comments you share I’ve learned a lot over the years!

[@ChicagoRetroGamer]

I am loving this retro compilation so far! So cool that it's way more than just a library of games, I loved learning again and revisiting all of the rich history of the video game pioneer!

[@Anthony-qt8wv]

I bought the Switch and PS4 versions. I am so happy with it! I really love Airworld! I do think it would of been about the same if it was released. I hope to beat it soon!

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

I remember getting a 2600 in 1982. 40 years ago.

[@bland9876]

This looks like those really old Namco Museum discs that they made for the PlayStation 1 where you had like a 3D interactive museum you could walk around in. It was a horrible idea back then because the PlayStation 1 had a horrible load times but with modern consoles you could easily do something like that No problem.

[@fernandosandoval593]

Que bueno,en el 50 Aniversario de Atari,me acuerdo que tuve el Atari Lynx,lo malo esque se me hecho a perder y nunca más me funcionó,que pena,si lo tuviera funcionando hasta el día de hoy tendría una joyita,voy a ver si me compro este juego de 50 Aniversario de Atari,porque como se ve tiene,algunos juegos de Atari Lynx,que me gustaron y me acuerdo de mi infancia,adiós y saludos desde Chile🇨🇱.

[@upyoursenator]

Your thumbnail pic reminded me of those video game magazine ads of Axelay. Old dude sitting down with a banjo.

[@DvdXploitr]

The inclusion of Lynx games sold me! I love the Atari Lynx... I've got both models of it, boxed games, about 25 loose games...sadly, I lost my AC adapter and 6 AA batteries don't last....yes, I still play it regularly. I have drained MANY sets of batteries playing Rampart

[@PabstOban]

Game collections particularly on the switch are getting a little worn out. This seems to really stand out as more than just that. Great review. Glad someone took the time to review it cuz otherwise I would have ignored it like the last 12 Atari collection devices and games.

[@danestegman155]

Good video! I am a Atari fan, I grew up playing the Atari 2600. Looking forward to playing on my PS4 system!

[@googleboughtmee]

There's a lot of huge titles missing from the arcade list too. I'm surprised you can have an Atari collection without anything after 1984. Where's Paperboy, Gauntlet, 720, Road Blasters, Super Sprint, Primal Rage, etc etc etc

[@austinreed7343]

Technically, Atari was split into two companies. Modern Atari is also completely absent.

[@MKF30]

This looks cool and much better than that last atari collection one.

[@J.A.Z-TheMortal]

This is what the Atari VCS should have been! I still can't believe the VCS store does not have Jaguar games.

[@Josh-ce9sv]

....yet

[@retroboyone3577]

Yeah , I definitely need this for my Physical collection wall !

[@BAZFANSHOTHITSClassicTunes]

I also grew up with the 2600 and still to this day i play that console.

[@douglasbriel6103]

I have the previous edition. Must have are Combat and Adventure. Ricochet tanks in Combat is timeless. Atari, 1000 uses for a cursor.

[@kaniprogames8229]

I would totally watch the documentaries and interviews too. But I do wish they would make separate, stand alone collections for Jaguar and Lynx. Those are rather hard consoles to get into, just to find working hardware and then track down games which didn't get nearly the distribution of Sega or Nintendo consoles.

[@giannisozo7928]

Looking forward to playing Missile Command again!

[@danieats]

Feels like when dvds came out you had all the extra bit and cool features

[@welding_guy7524]

Mr pixel, yea I know your real name, it’s the same as my step dad.. thank you for this review..as an 80s kid, my real dad supported my video game addiction.. I can remember the smell as he would take me to the mall where he worked, and knew I was at the video game store, flirting with the girls at the local Chuck E. Cheese knock off, hey a 10 year old kid liking older girls was a thing back then, to dumping huge rolls of quarters in the arcade..hell he bought us a pinball machine, the old dome hockey, centipede, dk jr ms Pac-Man and my all time favorite punchout arcade games.. grew up with all the old Atari consoles , except the computers ,had a ti and apple 2, the tabletops, still have my dk and frogger, 5200,7800,, no lynx cuz just before he passed bought me the og game boy ,which is my personal treasure I passed on to my niece..my niece is me 30 years too late..I bought this game for us to play on her Xmas vacation,but she may kick my ass on splatoon and madden, but uncle played a lot of Atari way back when.. this levels the playing field 😂

[@mrbojangles1391]

Grew up with the 2600 and have been disappointed for years by the emulated collections offered (official and home brew). This looks amazing! Must try.

[@kissthistwice5]

Great video. Was the game you were playing just before Trevor mcfur. Looks like a Lynx game with really impressive scaling

[@usmanchughtai1751]

I couldn’t help but noticed that Neo Geo vol 2 you have there. Hyped

[@bjmajor]

Tempest 2000 is worth the price of admission to me. I'm buying this!!!!!

[@TIDbitRETRO]

I know it probably was left off because it might’ve effected the rating, but man I wish instead of that awful Fight For Life game we got Kasumi Ninja.

[@Ryuujin1078]

The ONE game I was looking forward too…😢

[@RealziesCuts]

Definitely getting this after seeing your cover 🎮

[@Nintality]

I never owned an Atari yet played H.E.R.O. a lot on a friends console, really liked that game. Hope it's on here

[@RockyP77]

i am a huge Atari fan... I LOVE THIS COLLECTION

[@Zontar82]

Totally agreed this thing Is made with passione and actual critics on what went wrong. I would have liked some more arcade games from the 90's though as atari did a lot of masterpieces in that decade

[@TexasHollowEarth]

We need a Primal Rage collection with all the arcade versions, revisions, and the PR2 prototype. Maybe they could actually finish developing the game too 👍

[@Zontar82]

@@TexasHollowEarth yes, like they did with airquest here

[@Jbrodack]

That's a different company that put out games in the 90s. Those games were on midway arcade collections.

[@killbotkillbotkill]

Would have been nice if there was a store option to download more game packs from. It would have made a lot more money and peeked my interest a lot more.

[@enutz666]

Finally picked up this collection and I'm loving it. Im playing it on a Xbox console and was wondering if there is a way to use an old school atari joystick and paddle controllers? Not sure if they make any 3rd party options.

[@christophernuzzi2780]

I had a Jaguar back in the day, and I emulate it now. IMO, Tempest 2000 is the greatest videogame of all time.

[@itsameyoshio]

This looks really cool, I wouldn't even consider it without the presentation and history but I think I willgrab this.

[@Ellesdy1]

Imagine this collection coming out during the time OF the actual Atari release though... Thanks for bringing us content most others won't man!!

[@ThomasGrillo]

I tried the Steam edition for Windows, but at least on all my Win11 machines, it wouldn't run any videos, or games. You could only go through the front end. Tried both, the DirectX, and OpenGL versions. No joy. I'll have to try on a console, or the Switch. I agree, they should've separated out the games from the videos.

[@vincenzovieri3743]

I want this so bad maximilliandood was playing it yesterday just seeing the history the interviews the commercials the 3d box art, everything Nintendo should be doing but don’t care. This collection is amazing! 10/10 the music in the selection gave me a stranger things vibe or 80s such bliss. I remember my sisters Atari so I have some memory of Atari and it was the first console I played. The asteroid game or jet game dropping middles was awesome! If only kids today could understand how this felt how real it felt even going from ps1 to ps2 was jaw dropping. Can’t believe how far we’ve come but I think this collection is built with love and care.

[@choconado232]

aw dang, I saw that akka ahrr cabinet in the arcade games. That game had literally just THREE copies made, and they're all owned by collectors. A couple years ago the rom finally got dumped with the story being a repairman swiped it while servicing machines for the guy who owned that cabinet. It's a weird game.

[@MikeS-el6vd]

My first game system was actually the Atari home version of Breakout. Later, the 2600. I’ll pick this up on Steam.

[@user-hq7js2wf7h]

No one has really pointed out the paddle games problem

[@spiritualED]

6:30 When you make this statement, you really need to let us in on the games that you feel should of been included. Regardless of the “why” they weren’t.

[@johnmc3862]

The Collection to end all collections.

[@toututu2993]

This is zillions times better than Expension Pass when it comes to owning and playing the classics. Why can't we just buy Nintendo collection for $60 once and don't have to worru about subscription or service going down???

[@seamusmacduffy]

2600 Club 4 life! Great video, bought the collection.

[@ronin6199]

They did a fantastic job on this collection. I think atari should stop with the 2600 rereleased though. It would be great to see more 800 computer and lynx stuff. Maybe dlc? Some more jaguar games would be cool too. They had one atari 800 homebrew, they could have thrown in some jaguar homebrews too. Konomi needs to make a PC engine collection like this!

[@AAron2020xydfg]

Great review thanks

[@richardpauly1635]

Defender is my favorite

[@jamiegoguen7384]

Digital Eclipse did Capcom Vol 1 &2 classics on the PS2

[@Ferris1986]

Would've loved to see even more arcade games as well as more Lynx and Jaguar as you said. Additional 5200 and 7800 would've been cool to see as well. They could've easily included 200 games on here. Two immediate omissions from the collection that puzzled me were the arcade versions of Battlezone and Red Baron. These two have been on countless other Atari collections over the years but not this one for some reason. I really wanted to see more early Atari arcade games from the 1970's as most of the ones Atari made during that time have yet to be officially rereleased. I was especially hoping that we'd see Atari's first game Computer Space rereleased after 51 years. I do love Akka Arrh finally getting the official release it deserved and seeing I,Robot, Cloak & Dagger, and Quantum finally get much needed official rereleases, but it just felt like they could've included more games that haven't been officially rereleased. I really wish WB would do more Midway collections or just give Atari the rights to the separate Atari Games division of the original Atari that made arcade games after 1983. The arcade games after 1983 were amazing too! Atari ST or Atari XE games being present would be nice, but you can't have everything I guess. Another thing that could've been cool is a return of the Atari trivia game from Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1 on DS. Overall an excellent collection, but there could've been a bit more to the games list.

[@blatherskite3009]

Atari sold the Battlezone IP to Rebellion, so it's no longer their property and they no longer own the rights to it. Rebellion made the 2016 Battlezone game, which was initially a VR title but was later re-tooled for normal play. It's a shame Atari couldn't (or didn't try to) find a way to license Battlezone back from Rebellion in a limited way that would've allowed them to include the arcade and 2600 versions in this compilation, for completion's sake. If anything, I think the "classic" versions of Battlezone appearing in this compilation would have triggered some sales for Rebellion's expanded and updated Battlezone game and benefitted both companies. Not sure what happened to Red Baron, though. Obviously the big one that's missing would be Atari's vector classic "Star Wars The Arcade Game" (1983) but licensed games rarely show up on compilations. Still, considering the rate at which the Star Wars license's value is tanking under Disney's ownership, maybe they'll be happy to earn a few bucks from it by licensing Star Wars The Arcade Game for Volume 2 :)

[@Ferris1986]

@@blatherskite3009 Oh interesting. I had absolutely no idea that had happened. That is a very odd thing to sell off. I’m surprised they didn’t keep that trademark/IP especially now that they have been remaking their classic vector graphic games. It would’ve been a great candidate for the Recharged series. I agree with what you’ve said here about how they should’ve paid the royalty/licensing. I’m not at all surprised that Atari’s Star Wars arcade game isn’t included, as well as the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Road Runner games. This is true that licensed games rarely show up. Maybe they can add some in volume 2 if that ever happens.

[@jorgiebutt]

the drug use video and the turkey coupon stuck with me. This documentary was an absolute delight.

[@johnmc3862]

Great review dude!

[@Madlittlepixel]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@MasaCheez]

1:19 "where do you think you're going?"

[@michaelwood9866]

The only arcade game I wish was in this collection is star wars arcade

[@pavros]

I played other Atari compilations. I always thought that completing achievements and getting interview or TV Ad bonuses... was more rewarding and fun than playing the games. This is an interactive book about Atari from Harry Potter. Get a tablet with this on it and put it on a coffee table.

[@roughy762004]

Any Switch cart with multiple games or collections availible for the switch is a must buy! Everyone should start collecting for the Switch RIGHT NOW!

[@sarethums]

I'll probably buy this on the dip.

[@randymulder9105]

Very exciting! PS4 too?

[@KevinVeroneau]

Now M2 needs to up their game. :)

[@redshadowtheultimate]

I have a switch arcade stand that i gotoff esty thats perfect for this collection... I will absolutely be picking it up and playing it there haha

[@PeacefulAutistic]

Having a hard time getting those unlockable games unlocked but I’m having a good time with the game anyway! I managed to get basic math unlocked though.

[@nijuatama4362]

I really hope digital eclipse does the same with the history of japanese video games, stuff from pc engine and whatnot

[@robbdiabloservices]

Also, solid review. Just bought it on Steam. 👍🏻

[@jasondillon2462]

I'm 43 and i remember having the 2600 before i got my first Nes. I would stay up late playing pong, missle command and some game with little tanks that i forget the name of. It wasn't long before the Nes came out and my Atari just wasn't that thrilling anymore. I mean imagine going from stick figure graphics to Mario 3! Still there's charm in the old Atari stuff and i guess i gotta give Atari credit for basically creating the concept of home videogames. Atari created it and everyone else improved on it. When i saw the price of this at first i was like 40 bucks for a bunch of antiquated videogames? Hard pass! After watching your video review i may give it a try after all. If nothing else it'll be educational.

[@shanenewman1747]

Food fight now that's a damn videogame right there!

[@ImaFnT-Rex]

Yars Revenge i use to have years back on the 2600 Getting an interest of buying going on here lol

[@honusbakewell7546]

Food fight and black widow both play awesome, that alone is worth the money

[@TBoneTony]

Remember that these are games that Atari developed. If you want other Atari classics like Pitfall or Rever Raid, you need to go with the Activision collection on the PS2.

[@magdalenanurlaneva3580]

I'm so ticked that they didn't do gauntlet legends in there... I would of pay for it.... sad... I want gauntlet legends and gauntlet dark legacy back and i want it for the pc... T_T those games are now lost forever and now is in high demand. hopefully Atari 50 gets a dlc for all gauntlet legends and other gauntlet stuff besides the one arrowhead made...

[@mariomalfatoni9938]

On my lynx I played California games over and over and blue lightning

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing.

[@undyingforce]

Can you use the touch screen on missile command?

[@nodak81]

Nice attempt but I still want an all-inclusive collection. I don't mind if they split it up by region like North America, Japan, etc. but I want EVERYTHING released in a given region. Not just the ones they think are the most popular. Give me every game released for every Atari console. I actually don't even care about arcade games, they could make those a separate collection.

[@FunkmasterV]

Lol

[@benjaminturkalj4415]

Madlittlepixel how is the input lag? I found that the tmnt collwction really suffered from bad lag

[@T-M-N-T]

Do they have Big Bird Egg Catch & Pole Position for the 2600 in the collection