Intellivision Lives - PlayStation 2
Bottom line: The Crave Entertainment Intellivision Lives is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles 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
- ✓ Library of over 60 classic Intellivision games
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Product DescriptionClassic collection with more than 60 Intellivision games, history, fun facts, commercials, archival footage, and interviews. The compilation features Armor Battle, Astrosmash, B-17 Bomber, Backgammon, Baseball, Body Slam: Super Pro Wrestling, Bomb Squad, Bowling, Boxing, Buzz Bombers, Checkers, Football, Frog Bog, Golf, Hockey, Horse Racing, Hover Force, Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack, Las Vegas Roulette, Motocross, Night Stalker, Pinball, Reversi, Sea Battle, Shark! Shark!, Skiing, Snafu, Soccer, Space Armada, Space Battle, Space Hawk, Space Spartans, Spiker!: Super Pro…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Crave Entertainment Intellivision Lives using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Crave Entertainment's retro consoles 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 consoles 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.
Key Features
- Library of over 60 classic Intellivision games
- Historical information and fun facts about the games, including interviews with the original Intellivision developers
- View original Intellivision commercials and archival footage
- All games optimized for the DUALSHOCK 2 analog controller for PlayStation 2.
- Exclusive unreleased games: Hardhat, Brickout and Deep Pockets.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Crave Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Rated | Everyone |
| Release date | November 13, 2003 |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Computer Platform | PlayStation 2 |
| Exclusive unreleased games | Hardhat, Brickout and Deep Pockets. |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 2 |
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Intellivision Lives - PlayStation 2 is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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