The Atari Flashback 12 Gold HD is AtGames’ licensed mini console styled after the original wood-grain Atari 2600, with 130 games built in. AtGames names classics such as Adventure, Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Space Invaders, Frogger and Yars’ Revenge, paddle games such as Kaboom! and Super Breakout, and Activision titles such as Pitfall!, River Raid and Chopper Command. It connects to a modern TV over HDMI at 720p, every game can be saved, loaded and rewound, and the box includes wired Atari joysticks and paddle controllers.
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What comes in the box
AtGames lists the contents of the Atari Flashback 12 Gold as the console, two wired Atari joysticks with paddle controllers, an HDMI cable and a Micro USB power adapter. Apart from a TV with a free HDMI input, nothing else is needed: the 130 games are stored on the console itself, so there are no cartridges to buy or games to download. Setup is plug and play: connect the HDMI cable to the TV, plug in the power, connect the controllers and switch on. AtGames also recommends updating the console firmware through its update site for a better experience.
130 built-in Atari-era games
The Atari Flashback 12 Gold carries 130 games. On its product page AtGames highlights Adventure, Asteroids, Centipede, Chopper Command, Frogger, Missile Command, Pitfall!, Space Invaders, Yars’ Revenge, Kaboom!, Super Breakout and River Raid, and says the list includes many other titles without naming them all on that page. These are short, one-button games from the late 1970s and early 1980s: easy to learn in a minute, and hard to master when you start chasing high scores against a friend or your own record.
Joysticks and paddles
Paddle games were built around a rotating dial, and they never feel right on a joystick. That is the main reason to choose the Atari Flashback 12 Gold over a joystick-only retro box if Kaboom!, Super Breakout and similar dial games are on your list. AtGames lists the controllers as wired, so there are no batteries to charge and nothing to pair, but players sit within cable reach of the console. Place the console on a low table or TV unit in front of the sofa rather than high on a shelf.
720p HDMI with save, load and rewind
Video output on the Atari Flashback 12 Gold is HDMI at 720p, and the HDMI cable is included. A 720p signal scales up cleanly on a Full HD or 4K TV, and blocky Atari graphics do not need more resolution than that; the console does not output 1080p or 4K. AtGames lists save, load and rewind for all games, which changes the experience compared with the original hardware: you can stop a long Pitfall! run and return later, or rewind a few seconds after a crash in River Raid instead of starting over.
A family console for two players
For a family evening the Atari Flashback 12 Gold works well as a two-player machine: one person on each joystick for head-to-head games, or both paddles for the dial games. Children who have never seen an Atari pick up these one-button games in minutes, and parents who grew up with the 2600 get the original look on the shelf. Power comes in through a Micro USB socket with the included adapter; AtGames does not publish the adapter’s voltage or plug type, and as this is a US-market product, a plug adapter may be needed for UAE sockets.
Who This Is Not For
Skip the Atari Flashback 12 Gold if you want wireless controllers: AtGames lists them as wired. AtGames does not list support for original Atari cartridges, and you cannot add games beyond the 130 built in. Output tops out at 720p. AtGames does not state how many paddle controllers are included on its product page. It is strictly an Atari-era machine, so anyone expecting arcade, NES or modern games will not find them here.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Atari Flashback 12 Gold brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Gaming Consoles range, or see the official AtGames Atari Flashback 12 Gold page.
Atari Flashback 12 Gold Specifications
- Model: AtGames Atari Flashback 12 Gold HD (AR3080)
- Built-in games: 130, including Adventure, Asteroids, Centipede, Chopper Command, Frogger, Missile Command, Pitfall!, Space Invaders, Yars’ Revenge, Kaboom!, Super Breakout and River Raid
- Controllers: 2 wired Atari joysticks and paddle controllers
- Video output: HDMI, 720p
- Game features: Save, load and rewind on all games
- Power: Micro USB, adapter included (voltage and plug type not published)
- In the box: Console, 2 wired joysticks and paddle controllers, HDMI cable, Micro USB power adapter
- Design: Mini console styled after the Atari 2600
- Market version: US
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Atari Flashback 12 Gold FAQ
How many games are on the Atari Flashback 12 Gold?
130 built-in games, including Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Kaboom! and Pitfall!.
Are the controllers wireless?
No. AtGames lists two wired Atari joysticks and paddle controllers.
Does it support 1080p or 4K?
No. Output is HDMI at 720p, which your TV scales to fit the screen.
Can I save my progress?
Yes. AtGames lists save, load and rewind for all games.
Can I add more games?
No. The 130 games are built in, and AtGames does not list cartridge support.
Is an HDMI cable included?
Yes. The HDMI cable and a Micro USB power adapter are in the box.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine AtGames Atari Flashback 12 Gold HD, brand-new in its retail box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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