Atari Lynx 2 Handheld w/ California Games Missing Battery Cover Tested
Bottom line: The Atari Lynx 2 Handheld w/ California Games Missing Battery Cover Tested 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
Missing battery cover Has been tested and works Screen works Power button pushed in but still works
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Atari Lynx 2 Handheld w/ California Games Missing Battery Cover 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 | MOS 65SC02 |
|---|---|
| display_type | color LCD backlit |
| display_inches | 3.5 |
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