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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 112 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the Flashback® 8 Gold Console for its nostalgic value and the inclusion of old games. They find it fun and enjoy the convenience of the wireless controllers. However, some customers have experienced issues with the controllers not working properly.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Lack of cartridge slot

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s the best iteration so far. Some quirks though

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So, we’ve seen the Flashback before, but now we have it in A) classic styling, B) with HDMI, and C) true wireless controllers. All these things make it great - and overall, 4 stars out of five. My only issues... First - WHY is the HDMI port on the side?? This was just horrible planning in my mind - and there’s no excuse. Others have complained about this, and while it’s not a dealbreaker, it is annoying. For something going for retro style, looks matter. So why have a cable sticking out of the side??? Second - for the same price, the Genesis Flashback has a cartridge slot. There’s really no reason they couldn’t have put one here. Boo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wireless controllers

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Christmas gift for my father-in-law

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife and I bought this for my father-in-law for Christmas and he absolutely loves it! 120 games, wireless controllers and an HDMI connection? This is a very cool console. Plus, it's small enough to really throw in a bag and take with you on a trip. Came with everything you need to get started (HDMI cable included).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this as a gift for a great price. I remember this from back in the day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blast from the Past!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was skeptical when I first spotted this at my local Best Buy. Picked it up and carried it around and then decided to be a kid again. Unboxing was easy and setup took less than a minute. I then lost track of time as I played title after title. Each one taking me back to the 5th grade. The ability to play a retro console on an HDMI TV made this magic possible. Thanks for that!! I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a nostalgic trip down memory lane...you won’t be disappointed!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia, Old games

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was looking for a different retro gaming console and couldn’t find it so bought this instead. Glad I got this one. Many of the old classics on this console and lots of fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Old games

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you're Atari fan, this one will take you back 25 years. Same games with little changes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nostalgia!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is great for all you old school gamers! So much fun! Great price for a lot of memories.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great system, brings back a lot of memories of when i was younger

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    OMG Sooo Old School

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I almost forgot how old this game system was until I saw the graphics. My little children hate the graphics lol... Technology has come along way... thanks millennials

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The many games provide hours of simple fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the game console for my wife who was recently diagnosed with early onset dementia. Playing the games not only provides her entertainment, but exercises her brain and helps her memory. She plays for hours at a time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun classic times

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My 6 yr old loves all the games even w the old school graphics. Teach em to appreciate the older stuff while having a fun time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Old games

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun Old Games

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this Atari for my grandson for Christmas. Just what he wanted. Likes to play the games that were fun when his father was growing up. Fun old games!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great retro game console

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to bring back childhood memories from the 80s

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Back to childhood

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this all the games I played as a kid. The graphics are great also, just fun

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Throwback

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What great fun. Brought back some old memories. Great purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    just awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't believe these are back. Brings back so many memories.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Old games, Wireless controllers

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Every game I remember and more!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to say it was so much fun playing the old games again! this unit is very easy to setup and play with the wireless controllers, great little unit and if you like the old games, this is perfect for you!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Atari brings back the memories

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy setup and all the great games I remember. Would have been perfect if it came with the paddle controllers too. Still going to enjoy every minute playing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Nostalgia
    Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Old School Videogame System

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good old school system and has lots of games for Atari lovers to play. I guess only small downside is that it does not look like the old school system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fun, Nostalgia

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a Flashback

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Atari is amazing. Took me back to when I was a Child playing all these Video games weather on a console or in an Arcade Room. So Muchbfun & Memories

    I would recommend this to a friend