Atari 2600 Paddle TV Game Gets It Right?

Thanks to IGN Pocket for its hands-on reviews of the latest JAKKS classic 'TV game' devices, including the Ms.Pacman-starring Namco device and an unlicensed 'Classic Arcade Pinball' game combo, but, more importantly, the previously mentioned, much-awaited Atari Paddle 'TV game' ("...a fantastic follow-up to the company's Atari Joystick plug-and-play controller released two years ago.") There's also a retro expert's review on the Atari Age forums which indicates the Digital Eclipse-developed 2600 conversions are "a 180 degree turn around from the sloppy job of the [original DC Studios-produced joystick], and it's definitely something to put on your want/wish list." Finally, disappointed fans are addressed regarding the lack of Kaboom! on the 11-game compilation, explaining: "If it was an Activision Paddle Games Collection, then Kaboom would be included, but this was Atari owned titles only."

Comments

No 4-player...

[Saige]

I just have to say that I think they've missed the boat on at least one important thing.

The lack of being able to play 4 player games.

The best game on the set is Warlords, at least in 4 player mode. I still have seen few games that are as fun with 4 players as the original Warlords, and this set does not allow 4 player play.

It would be like a Street Fighter compilation that was exact in every detail - but only allowed single player play.