Atari
ORINGINAL ATARI Lynx/Full Set w/box,carrying case, original papers w/6 games
Bottom line: The ORINGINAL ATARI Lynx/Full Set w/box is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the handheld 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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Manufacturer description
Pristine full set with original purchase papers/full box and carrying case. Own this working and fully tested Atari Lynx. Comes with all adapters, as well as sun visor/screen guard in original box. Full original packaging dated back to 1989, purchased in 1991. This unit is ATARI US Corp. Sunnyvale, CA. and it comes with 6 games. Please ask any questions. Free continental USA shipping. PLEASE ASK ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BEFORE PURCHASE!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ORINGINAL ATARI Lynx/Full Set w/box using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the handheld consoles category. Atari's handheld 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.
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Full Specifications
| power | 6x AA batteries |
|---|---|
| display_type | LCD |
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