{"id":23369,"date":"2022-12-23T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/?p=23369"},"modified":"2026-08-27T23:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T21:03:28","slug":"atari-lynx-atari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/atari-lynx-atari\/","title":{"rendered":"Atari Lynx [Atari]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in 2013\u2014when I first started this blog\u2014I wrote an article about the Atari Lynx. After nine years, my standards for an article have shifted somewhat, so I\u2019ve put together a new post on the subject. Plus, I recently acquired a well-preserved Atari Lynx 1, meaning I now own both versions of the console \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>History<\/strong><br>Die Entwicklung des Atari Lynx ist unmittelbar mit drei Namen verkn\u00fcpft, die f\u00fcr viele bestimmt keine Unbekannten sind. Dave Morse, RJ Mical und David Needle waren vorher alle an der Entwicklung des Commodore Amiga beteiligt. Alle drei trafen sich bei der Softwareschmiede Epyx (Summer Games, Winter Games usw.) wieder und begannen 1986 mit der Entwicklung eines Ger\u00e4ts mit dem Namen &#8222;Handy&#8220;. 1987 wurde das Geld bei Epyx langsam knapp (unter anderem wegen der Raubkopierer) und es wurde ein Partner gesucht, wobei auch Nintendo und Sega besucht wurden, die aber das Angebot ablehnten. Am Schluss landete das Ger\u00e4t dann bei Atari. Dazu gibt es wilde Geschichten \u00fcber Zahlungen seitens Ataris die ausblieben weil vereinbarte Ziele nicht eingehalten wurden.\u00a0 Atari sollte die Produktion und Vermarktung \u00fcbernehmen und Epyx f\u00fcr die Software verantwortlich sein. Warum das fertige Ger\u00e4t fast zwei Jahre in der Schublade von Jack Tramiel blieb, bleibt wohl f\u00fcr immer sein Geheimnis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sales of the Lynx\u2014sometimes referred to as the \"Lynx Classic\"\u2014finally began on September 1, 1989; the Game Boy had launched in the US just under a month earlier (July 1989) and in Japan as early as April. The device hit the European market in 1990 and cost twice as much as Nintendo's product. Despite technical capabilities that were ahead of their time, it failed to achieve the hoped-for success. One reason for this was the system's lack of availability during the 1989 Christmas shopping season, despite high demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Here are a few details: portable, color display, suitable for left- and right-handers, network-capable, fast multiplication and division hardware, multi-channel sound generation circuitry, large (copy-protected) cartridges, bitmaps with hardware collision detection, and the ability to move and scale compressed sprites. The development environment for programmers and the developer consoles were also perfectly set up, making development fun\u2014though, much to Atari's dismay, the software ran exclusively on Commodore Amiga computers \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-23640\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lynx-II-vorne-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lynx-II-vorne-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lynx-II-vorne-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lynx-II-vorne.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Atari Lynx II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite everything, a considerable number of units were sold in 1991, and the Lynx enjoyed a reputation for excellent arcade conversions. Nevertheless, it still lacked hit titles\u2014an area where Nintendo held a clear advantage thanks to its extensive library of NES licenses. Then, in May 1991, the Sega Game Gear was released, meaning the Lynx was no longer the only handheld on the market with a color display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, the hardware underwent a revision, resulting in the release of the Lynx II. The device was made smaller and featured molded handgrips, a screen protector, and a switch to turn off the backlight. Additionally, production costs were reduced, and battery life was extended. Things were still going reasonably well for the Lynx in 1992, though the lack of support from other publishers and the overwhelming dominance of the Game Boy eventually took their toll. In 1993, Atari all but abandoned support for the handheld in favor of the Atari Jaguar, prematurely cancelling many announced games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Es wurden weltweit sch\u00e4tzungsweise zwischen 1 und 3 Millionen Ger\u00e4te verkauft \u2013 die genauen Zahlen sind bis heute nicht verb\u00fcrgt., aber die Szene lebt weiter. Dazu z\u00e4hlen z.B. Telegames, Songbird und auch einzelne Entwickler, die immer wieder neue Spiele f\u00fcr den Lynx ver\u00f6ffentlichen. Einen positiven Einfluss hatten bestimmt auch die FlashCard und der LCD-Bildschirm aus Deutschland und das Lynx Gamedrive von RetroHQ aus England. 2019 gab es sogar eine &#8222;Atari Lynx 30th Birthday Programming Competition&#8220; mit zahlreichen Teilnehmern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technology<\/strong><br>Das Herzst\u00fcck des Atari Lynx sind die beiden Spezial-Chips MIKEY und SUZY. Der erste der beiden beinhaltet einen angepassten 65SC02 (ein Abk\u00f6mmling des 6502, wie er etwa im Atari 8-Bit oder Apple II zum Einsatz kam), aber mit 4 MHz getaktet und ist f\u00fcr den Sound zust\u00e4ndig. Suzy ist ein 16-Bit Chip mit 16 MHz und erm\u00f6glicht Grafik, Blitter und Sprites. Dabei konnte aus 4096 m\u00f6glichen Farben gew\u00e4hlt werden, wobei 16 gleichzeitig darstellbar sind. Als Speicher standen 64&nbsp;kB DRAM mit 120ns zur Verf\u00fcgung. Der Bildschirm ist ein hintergrundbeleuchteter 3,5&#8220; Fl\u00fcssigkristall-Bildschirm mit 160&#215;102 Pixel. Die 6 AA-Batterien hielten den Lynx 4-5 Stunden und den Lynx II 5-6 Stunden am Laufen. Mit den ComLynx-Kabeln lie\u00dfen sich bis zu acht Ger\u00e4te miteinander verbinden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special models<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lynx II for Him and Her (nicht ver\u00f6ffentlicht)<\/em><br>In diesem Fall bin ich fast froh, dass diese Ger\u00e4te niemals ver\u00f6ffentlicht wurden. Anscheinend waren die Zielgruppe P\u00e4rchen &#8211; wobei das Ger\u00e4t f\u00fcr &#8222;Sie&#8220; in pastellrosa und f\u00fcr &#8222;Ihn&#8220; in hellblau gehalten war. Technisch sind sie identisch mit dem Modell PAG-0400.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Marlboro Abenteuer Team<\/em><br>Diese Sonderedition &#8211; komplette in rot &#8211; wurde vom Tabakkonzern Philip Morris in Deutschland auf den Markt gebracht. Auf der Front war der Schriftzug &#8222;Marlboro Abenteuer Team&#8220; in wei\u00dfer Schrift angebracht. Mit dabei war das Spiel Marlboro Go &#8211; ein Motorrad-Spiel mit keinerlei Bezug zwischen Videospielen und Zigaretten. Das Spiel ist sehr wiederholend und langweilig &#8211; die Platine war handgemacht und individuell nummeriert. Ab und zu tauchen Cartridges mit der Bezeichnung &#8222;Marlboro Man&#8220; auf, was ein Fake ist. Das Ger\u00e4t d\u00fcrfte selten sein, da es nur wenige hundert Konsolen davon gab. Es wird vermutet, dass mit dem Kauf von Zigaretten Punkte erworben wurden und diese dann gegen das Ger\u00e4t eingetauscht werden konnten.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>P.I.T.S.<\/em> \u2013 Portable Information and Training System \u2013 for the German driving test and traffic regulations. Work on the project began in late 1992, commissioned by the DVPI (German Institute for Traffic Education), and the names behind it were no strangers to the Lynx scene: Lars Baumstark and Bastian Schick. Supplied in a transparent carrying case, the P.I.T.S. package contained everything needed to successfully pass the driving test: an Atari Lynx II (referred to as the \"theory computer\"), the corresponding P.I.T.S. cartridge, a small binder with accompanying documentation for driving students and instructors, and one of the sought-after original Lynx power adapters. It is impossible to determine today exactly how many of these kits were produced and distributed to driving schools; however, given that these systems rarely surface, the total number was likely only a few dozen units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Genuine Accessory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>ComLynx Cable (Model PAG-3200)<\/em><br>This cable connects multiple Lynx units for multiplayer games. It was included in the system's original Lynx package.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ComLynx-Cable-Verpackung-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ComLynx-Cable-Verpackung-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ComLynx-Cable-Verpackung-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ComLynx-Cable-Verpackung-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">ComLynx (Modell PAG-3200)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter (Model PAG-3300)<\/em><br>This standard cigarette lighter adapter powers two Lynx units simultaneously. Multiplayer in the car!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-23509\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Auto-Cigarette-Lighter-Adaptor-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Auto Cigarette Lighter Adaptor\" class=\"wp-image-23509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Auto-Cigarette-Lighter-Adaptor-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Auto-Cigarette-Lighter-Adaptor-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Auto-Cigarette-Lighter-Adaptor.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Auto Cigarette Lighter Adaptor (Modell PAG-3300)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>Battery Pack (Model PAG-3325)<\/em><br>This pack contains six D-cell batteries and a belt clip. Six batteries should provide an operating time of up to 20 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battery-Pack-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Battery Pack\" class=\"wp-image-23510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battery-Pack-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battery-Pack-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battery-Pack-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Battery Pack (Modell PAG-3325)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>Carrying Case (Model PAG-3350)<\/em><br>This is a great carrying case that comfortably holds the Lynx, power adapter, ComLynx cable, and many of your favorite games. It features a convenient carrying handle and a shoulder strap. Perfect for long trips when you want to take everything along.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kit-Case-seitlich-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Kit Case\" class=\"wp-image-23513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kit-Case-seitlich-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kit-Case-seitlich-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kit-Case-seitlich.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Kit Case (Modell PAG-3350)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>Carrying Pouch (Model PAG-3375)<\/em><br>This carrying pouch holds a Lynx, 24 game cards, and accessories. It features a wrist strap or belt loop for portability.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-24263\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Atari-Lynx-Pouch-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Atari Lynx Pouch\" class=\"wp-image-24263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Atari-Lynx-Pouch-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Atari-Lynx-Pouch-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Atari-Lynx-Pouch.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Atari Lynx Pouch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>Sun Visor \/ Screen Guard (Models PAG-3400 and PAG-3425)<\/em><br>This accessory can either be folded down to protect the Lynx screen when not in use or folded up to shield the screen from the sun during outdoor play. This model works only with the original Lynx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><em>Power Supply (Model PAG-1200)<\/em><br>If you don't like spending money on batteries, this is a pretty important accessory. Since the Lynx consumes a huge amount of battery power, you should use the power supply whenever you are near a wall outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Modern Accessories<br><\/strong>Lynx Flashcard (no longer available)<br><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/rewritable-multigame-cartridge-atari-lynx\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rewritable Multigame Cartridge Atari Lynx<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonbox.de\/de\/everdrives-flashcarts\/lynx-gamedrive.html\" target=\"_blank\">Lynx Gamedrive<\/a><br>AgaCart (no longer available)<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonbox.de\/de\/lcd-upgrades\/lynx-ii-lcd-umbau-mcwill-von-uns-durchgefuhrt-ohne-vga.html\" target=\"_blank\">LYNX LCD Replacement Screen and TV Output<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/bennvenn.myshopify.com\/products\/elcheaposd-lynx-pre-order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BennVenn ElCheapoSD-Lynx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Games<\/strong><br>F\u00fcr den Lynx sind offiziell 71 Spiele erschienen \u2013 drei weitere Titel wurden nach der Einstellung des Systems noch von Telegames ver\u00f6ffentlicht. Einige Cartridges gibt es unterschiedliche Varianten &#8211; flat, riged oder curved. Die ersten komplett glatten (flat) Cartridges wurden durch die Variante mit den zwei waagrechten Balken auf der R\u00fcckseite (riged &#8211; geriffelt) und den acht &#8222;L\u00f6chern&#8220; auf der Vorderseite ersetzt. Diese Form war aber nicht gut zum &#8222;Stapeln&#8220; geeignet und wurde daher durch die endg\u00fcltige Version mit der gebogenen Kante (curved) ersetzt. Hier ein paar der Top-Spiele:<br>&#8211; Klax<br>&#8211; Joust<br>&#8211; Rampart<br>&#8211; California Games<br>&#8211; Blue Lightning<br>&#8211; Checkerd Flag&#8216;<br>&#8211; S.T.U.N. Runner<br>&#8211; Chips Challenge<br>&#8211; Lemmings<br>&#8211; Batman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"22354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ms.-Pacman-Vorderansicht.jpg\" alt=\"Ms. Pacman\" class=\"wp-image-22354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ms.-Pacman-Vorderansicht.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ms.-Pacman-Vorderansicht-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ms.-Pacman-Vorderansicht-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"22355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rampage-Vorderansicht.jpg\" alt=\"Rampage\" class=\"wp-image-22355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rampage-Vorderansicht.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rampage-Vorderansicht-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rampage-Vorderansicht-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"22351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battlezone-Vorderansicht.jpg\" alt=\"Battlezone\" class=\"wp-image-22351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battlezone-Vorderansicht.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battlezone-Vorderansicht-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Battlezone-Vorderansicht-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"22352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desert-Strike-Vorderansicht.jpg\" alt=\"Desert Strike\" class=\"wp-image-22352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desert-Strike-Vorderansicht.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desert-Strike-Vorderansicht-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Desert-Strike-Vorderansicht-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" data-id=\"22353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lemmings-Vorderansicht.jpg\" alt=\"Lemmings\" class=\"wp-image-22353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lemmings-Vorderansicht.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lemmings-Vorderansicht-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lemmings-Vorderansicht-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Da ich einige Spiele besitze, die noch originalverpackt sind, habe ich im AtariAge-Forum nachgefragt ob sich von der Art der Verpackung auf die Form der Cartridge schlie\u00dfen l\u00e4sst. Die umfangreiche Nachricht des Nutzers &#8222;LynxHandyCaster&#8220; habe ich \u00fcbersetzt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Blue Lightning (PA2020):<br>large box: flat or ribbed<br>small box with gray vertical band: flat, ribbed, or curved<br>small box without gray vertical band: curved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Electrocop (PA2021):<br>large box: flat or corrugated<br>small box with gray vertical band: flat, corrugated, or curved<br>small box without gray vertical band: curved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Gates of Zendocon (PA2023):<br>large box: flat or corrugated<br>small box with gray vertical band: flat, corrugated, or curved<br>small box without gray vertical band: curved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Gauntlet: The Third Encounter (PA2024):<br>small box with gray vertical band: flat, ribbed, or curved<br>small box without gray vertical band: curved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">California Games (PA2025):<br>the cartridge supplied with the Lynx can be flat, ribbed, or curved<br>small box without the gray vertical band: curved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Chips Challenge (PA2028):<br>small carton with gray vertical band: flat, ribbed, or curved<br>small carton without gray vertical band: curved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it is difficult to determine whether a *Blue Lightning*, *Electrocop*, or *Gates of Zendocon* box is large or small when viewing photos online\u2014especially on eBay\u2014if the description doesn't specify the box size. Here is a tip on how to tell the difference: simply count the rows of \"Lynx X\"s in the vertical gray stripe on the right side of the box; 10 and a half Xs indicate a large box, while 7 and a half Xs indicate a small box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Homebrew<\/strong><br>For several years now, the homebrew scene for the Lynx has been active again. Great new games are released regularly. In fact, there was even a software competition in 2019 featuring some promising entries. <br><br><strong>Game Shops<\/strong><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/songbird-productions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Songbird<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yastuna-games.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yastuna Games<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/k-retro.com\/27-physical-release\" target=\"_blank\">Atari Gamer<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.polyplay.xyz\/Assembloids-Limited-Edition-Lynx\" target=\"_blank\">polyplay<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Im Jahr 2013 &#8211; damals habe ich mit dem Blog begonnen &#8211; hatte ich bereits einen Artikel zum Thema Atari Lynx verfasst. 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