Atari Lynx Model 1 AG-0201 w/ 2 games **LCD Needs Repair** **No Charger**
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Manufacturer description
Atari Lynx Model 1 handheld system AG-0201 w/ Kung Food and California Games. No Charger. Games work great. Console works but LCD needs to be repaired. See photos. Speakers work great. Battery compartment appears to have damage from past corroded batteries. Requires 6 AA batteries to work. Batteries will not be included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari Lynx Model 1 AG-0201 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 | 3.5-inch color LCD |
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