Centipede (Jewel Case) - PC
Bottom line: The Centipede (Jewel Case) - PC is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Atari's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Product descriptionThe Bugs Are Back! Meet Wally.Amazon.comCentipede,the arcade game of the '80s, has been brought full speed into the '90s. You play Wally, an ordinary person who must defend his village against the onslaught of centipedes as well spiders, army ants, fleas, and scorpions. Command a custom-built centipede-fighting vehicle called a shooter. Battle across many different areas to the centipede temple, saving captured and stranded people along the way. Finally, meet up with the mother of all bad creatures--the queen centipede. See if you can put an end to this.ReviewHasbro has…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Centipede (Jewel Case) - PC using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Atari's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Atari |
|---|---|
| Rated | Everyone |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Compatibility | PC |
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