Mark Fixes Stuff @markfixesstuff.com · Mar 3 The Atari Lynx pushed handheld gaming forward with its 16-bit architecture, backlit colour display, and relatively impressive library. Yet, for me it felt like it never quite found its place in the market. Was it ahead of its time, or did it fall victim to circumstance? #AtariLynx #RetroGaming
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I have a busted Lynx, boxed with manual etc, that I bought for 15 euros, listed as untested. I've had it in storage for ages. Maybe I should get around to looking at it. Is there something like an Everdrive for it?
Failed cuz of Atari. Atari was already failing at that point. They held the system back.
It had AWFUL battery life compared to the Gameboy.
the world diddnt have enough batteries. i wonder where mine went lol
I loved and own a Lynx. They had some remarkable titles and I wish the system had found its foothold. Still the best conversion of S.T.U.N. Runner.
I had one. I'd say... poor battery life and game library lacking enough big name games. Also, I waited so long for a football game to come out I gave up the machine in the end. Not that I missed much re football. Really like Rygar though.
My father never understand why I traded the more powerful and colorful Lynx for a GameBoy. Even if you “do the math” on specs, the underpowered little green had many more games I enjoyed, especially with a link cable.
Fantastic machine. Little bit bulky though, especially the initial model, and the battery life for a backlit active display wasn't great