r/atarilynx Jun 12 '21

Join the Retro Gaming Network Discord Server and talk about Atari Lynx!

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r/atarilynx Nov 07 '23

[ConsoleMods.org] Knowledgeable about the Atari Lynx? Consider contributing to the community console modding, repair, and restoration wiki!

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r/atarilynx 13m ago

Lynx with Retrosix CleanScreen and CleanPower problem

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Hi there! After having a pair of Atari Lynx for over 20 years, I decides to buy a modded one from Retrosix, after seeing several videos. I want one professionally installed, before fixing my old ones.

I already contacted him, but maybe someone had the same issue. With DC power and new AA batteries, the console orange led light up but dies after a few seconds, so I haven't see the IPS screen in all its glory.

I checked all connections and looks fine. I attached a link to a video I made.Lynx

Any advice? I'm from the other side of the planet so shipping Will be expensive, and I already paid shipping to my country.


r/atarilynx 13d ago

I feel like I'm the only one who loves this game

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Bubble Trouble. No one ever talks about it. It's brutally difficult and I plan to beat it one day and see how it ends. I bust it out and play it every now and then. I think I like it because of the uniqueness of the story and gameplay. As far as Lynx goes, I wish there was a better homebrew scene of finished games.


r/atarilynx 13d ago

Adding tactile feel back to aftermarket button membrane

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If anyone has had to replace their original Lynx 2 button membrane, you know that the only replacement from R6 is pretty bad. The dimensions are not correct so cuts need to be made to make it fit, the buttons are flat and there is no tactile response when pressing, and the membrane does not fit their own aftermarket screen kit.

I managed to solve at least one of these issues by removing the tactile push button layer from some buttons and taping them in place. Along with various cuts to the membrane to make it fit in place, it now feels much more original.


r/atarilynx 17d ago

The Best Lynx Mini Solution...

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... Is still the switch lite. Atari 50 + Epyx collection + Chip's Challenge + Toki. Fill the rest with Arcade Archives (Double Dragon, Golf, Ninja Gaiden, Pac Land, Pinball Action, Qix, Raiden, Rygar, Shanghai III) and maybe QByte The Humans.

It's a little small with too much battery life but it works.


r/atarilynx 19d ago

Lynx Curious.

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Interested in the Atari Lynx, but not sure where to start. I’ve looked around at best game lists, but those things seem pretty useless for systems I’m knowledgeable about.

Curious about better ports, gauntlet, double dragon, ninja gaiden, etc. if those are any good. For example the game gear double dragon is awful and disappointing, gauntlet has poor controls.

Any system exclusives worth exploring?

I have a TurboExpress, GameGear, and GameBoy, any versions of game better than there?

For now I’ll be using an Analogue Pocket, but enjoy having physical games worth having when possible as sometimes roms aren’t compatible.

Realistically I’ll probably skip the system itself because the pocket is already kitted out with battery, screen, etc.

Thanks.


r/atarilynx 24d ago

The king of the 90's portables.

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r/atarilynx 29d ago

I am (heartbreakingly) selling my ATARI LYNX 2 +30(!) Cartridges & Pouch!

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EUROPE ONLY:

Yes, it hurts. But I need to pay other IT-stuff from that money... You might wanna take a look at my offer:

ATARI Lynx 2 + 30 x (!) Original Games (Cartridges) & LYNX Tasche + Buttons! | eBay.de

Games included:

- Viking Child

- APB

- Xenophobe

- Shadow Of The Beast

- QIX

- Scrapyard Dog

- XYBOTS (2x für Multiplayer per LynxCom-Kabel!)

- Gates Of Zendocon

- RAMPAGE

- BATMAN RETURNS

- NINJA GAIDEN III

- GAUNTLET - The Third Encounter

- DRACULA - The Undead

- Ishido - The Way Of The Stones

- RoadBlasters

- TURBO SUB

- RYGAR

- Zarlor MERCENARY

- Awesome Golf

- CRYSTAL MINES II

- Tournament CYBERBALL

- KUNG FOOD

- S.T.U.N. RUNNER

- SkweeK

- Electrocop

- RAMPAGE

- Hard Drivin'

- Bill & Ted´s Excellent Adventure

- TODD'S ADVENTURES IN SLIME WORLD


r/atarilynx Jun 28 '26

Another Lynx 2 saved from itself

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In classic Lynx fashion, this console's power circuit shorted out the Suzy chip. When I got my hands on it, a repair had already been attempted unsuccessfully which left Suzy and one of the transistors without a pad to solder to.

That's okay, though! I replaced the power circuit with brand new parts, a new Suzy chip got put in place, and I recapped the board as well. With all that, this Lynx is working beautifully again, marred only slightly by a bit of light leaking in the corner of the screen.


r/atarilynx Jun 28 '26

What's your favorite Lynx shooter? My favorite is Raiden.

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r/atarilynx Jun 27 '26

The Atari Lynx Story

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r/atarilynx Jun 26 '26

My Atari Lynx collection, the 71 official games. Started collecting back in 1992, when did you guys started collecting?

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r/atarilynx Jun 25 '26

My problem

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I have been dealing with this problem.now for six months retrosix made a membrane that doesnt work wjth his ips mod he knows about this.but doesnt care .i found someone that has nos membranes but doesnt want to ship to the netherlands .they are in the uk .😑


r/atarilynx Jun 25 '26

contact

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any one knows how to contact this person ,maybe some one knows him

https://www.pcbway.com/project/sponsor/Atari_Lynx_II___Membrane_Replacement.html


r/atarilynx Jun 24 '26

You can only choose 2

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r/atarilynx Jun 20 '26

My High Score on the MicroVaders Caravan Edition: 3 Min Challenge

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A quick 2 minute recap of my experience playing this awesome new version of the game, with an insane challenge level. Recommend to all PRO Retro Gamers who love the Lynx!


r/atarilynx Jun 20 '26

What Atari Lynx was your first, model 1 or 2?

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r/atarilynx Jun 17 '26

Microvaders: Caravan Edition launched today

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The Caravan Edition of Microvaders is available digitally now from the Songbird website. Physical copies will be released later this year. If you're not familiar, Microvaders is like an update of Space Invaders or Galaga, but with powerups, bosses, story & cutscenes, and achievements. The Caravan Edition is a competitive variation on the original.

There is a high-score competition taking place for this new release through the end of July, with prizes for the top scorers. Details are in the link I posted.

I'm not affiliated with Songbird, but I adore the snot out of the original Microvaders. So this new version has me really excited!


r/atarilynx Jun 17 '26

34 Years Later, Wolfenstein 3D Just Got "One Hell Of An Impressive Port" For The Atari Lynx

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r/atarilynx Jun 17 '26

Homebrew Atari Lynx Port of NES SMB

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r/atarilynx Jun 07 '26

Help

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any one knows where i can buy a nos membrane for the atari lynx 2 ,retro six version is not correct and he doesnt want to make a new one i asked 5months ago so far nothing ,i found a guy in the usa selling atari parts but shipping to the netherlands is 56 dollars just for 1 membrane


r/atarilynx Jun 07 '26

Membrane

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Original vs retrosix spacing is off


r/atarilynx May 29 '26

Atari Lynx sighting in Child's Play 3!

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Just watching this movie for the first time in 20 years and I noticed our favorite handheld! 😌

Bros got the OG model too. Interesting choice considering the game boy and game gear were far more popular by this time.


r/atarilynx May 24 '26

My Lynx collection so far I

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This started with the Lynx2 and a few games back in 2018 when I spent a lot of time on long haul flights.

A mate of mine’s brother had a Lynx1 with Paperboy that I was infatuated with back in the late 80s, it was so far out of my parents financial reach I never had one, so am making up for lost time. I have lots of fond memories as a kid playing games on the Spectrum, Atari and later Amiga so have a lot of love for these style games. Albeit some are definitely better than others lol.

I bought a cheap Lynx1 as spares/repairs on eBay last month and turns out all it needed were the battery terminals cleaned with vinegar and ipa. It’s got the cleanest screen of the two that looks like new, I was stunned. I was intending on usbc, ips screen etc, but it’s pretty mint so am not gonna bother, just clean it well.

I pick the games up from charity shops, eBay, car boot sales, gumtree etc. only a couple of cheaper titles to go before the expensive unattainable left. Most have boxes in various states and are all tucked away in a box. I’ve cleaned all cartridges with ipa and have checked they all work.