Atari Lynx II System Handheld Console Tested
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Manufacturer description
Tested working Atari Lynx II with accessories. Atari Lynx sun visor / screen guard (PAG3425). Original large carrying case (faded from being kept in a room with natural light). Original pouch carrying case (faded from being kept in a room with natural light).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari Lynx II System Handheld Console Tested 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
| cpu | 65C02 |
|---|---|
| ram_kb | 64 |
| cpu_mhz | 4 |
| display_inches | 3.5 |
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