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Why I decided to auction off my outsized, decades-built videogame and computer collection

Why I decided to auction off my outsized, decades-built videogame and computer collection

Oct 20, 2017

After I made the announcement on social media that I was auctioning off my videogame and computer collection, I received a lot of questions both public and private simply asking, “Why?”. Before I answer that, some background. I was born in 1972, so grew up as personal computing technology in...

New book – Atari Flashback: The Essential Companion

New book – Atari Flashback: The Essential Companion

Oct 3, 2017

I’m happy to say that my new book, from Prima Games, has officially been announced! Atari Flashback: The Essential Companion, will be released towards the end of November both online and retail (Amazon, GameStop, Barnes & Noble, etc.). More details to follow, but for now, here’s the official information about the...

Third Party Nintendo Switch Accessories Already Available

Third Party Nintendo Switch Accessories Already Available

Jan 13, 2017

Filed under “that was fast,” third party accessories for the Nintendo Switch are already starting to be posted. This particular batch of accessories is from PowerA. Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Comfort Grip – Red GameStop link Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Comfort Grip – Red Marketing blurb: If you love Nintendo Switch, you’re...

Nintendo Switch Presentation and Places to Pre-order

Nintendo Switch Presentation and Places to Pre-order

Jan 13, 2017

Nintendo had their long-awaited Switch presentation last night and revealed additional details about a platform that is expected to be the company’s sole combined console and handheld gaming strategy going forward. Perhaps most important, though, is that that presentation also kicked off pre-order opportunities in the US at Amazon, Best Buy, Target (where I...

News: Server Upgrade Complete!

News: Server Upgrade Complete!

Nov 27, 2016

I’m happy to report that Armchair Arcade’s move from a shared server to a dedicated server on our hosting provider is now complete. This should help address previous performance issues caused by a recent uptick in site traffic. While I tried to be careful with timing, there were three or...

Atari Flashback Portable (2016): The Official Game List

Atari Flashback Portable (2016): The Official Game List

Nov 13, 2016

Update: The full review is now posted! The AtGames Atari Flashback Portable, which is just now starting to hit major retailers everywhere and should have full availability by the end of the month (November 2016), features 60 built-in games, including legends like Frogger, as well as all-time Atari 2600 classics like...

Atari Flashback 7 (2016): The Official Game List

Atari Flashback 7 (2016): The Official Game List

Sep 13, 2016

UPDATE: The review is now available! AtGames has announced the official game list for the Atari Flashback 7, which will be available from top retailers starting in October 2016 for $59.99 SRP. I’ll have a full review right here on Armchair Arcade soon. The Atari Flashback 7 classic game console...

Sega Genesis Classic Game Console (2016): The Official Game List

Sega Genesis Classic Game Console (2016): The Official Game List

Sep 13, 2016

UPDATE: The full review is here. AtGames has announced the official game list for the Classic Game Console, which will be available from top retailers starting in October 2016 for $59.99 SRP. I’ll have a full review right here on Armchair Arcade soon. The Classic Game Console features 80 built-in...

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