The Atari Flashback 12 Gold HD is AtGames’ licensed retro console in the shape of the wood-grain Atari 2600, with 130 games built in. AtGames names Atari 2600 classics such as Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command, paddle games including Kaboom! and Super Breakout, and Activision titles such as Pitfall! and River Raid. It connects to a modern TV over HDMI at 720p, every game can be saved, loaded and rewound, and the box includes two wired Atari joysticks and two paddle controllers.
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What the Atari Flashback 12 Gold Includes
In the box you get the console, two wired Atari-style joysticks, the paddle controllers, an HDMI cable and a Micro USB power adapter. Nothing else is needed except a TV with a free HDMI input: the 130 games are stored on the console, so there are no cartridges or downloads.
The console copies the look of the original: wood-grain front, ribbed black top, and the familiar row of switches. AtGames’ layout diagram shows Power, Game Select, Game Reset and left and right Difficulty switches on the console, with the HDMI output, Micro USB power socket and the two controller ports at the back.
130 Built-in Games, Including Paddle Classics
The Atari Flashback 12 Gold carries 130 games. AtGames highlights Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command from the Atari 2600 library, Activision’s Pitfall! and River Raid, and paddle games such as Kaboom! and Super Breakout. The full 130-title list is printed on AtGames’ own game-list graphic shown in the gallery.
Paddle games were built around a rotating dial, and they never feel right on a joystick. Having two real paddle controllers in the box is the main reason to choose the Atari Flashback 12 Gold over a joystick-only retro console if Kaboom!, Super Breakout or similar dial games are on your list.
Wired Joysticks and Paddles
Both joysticks and both paddles are wired, not wireless; AtGames lists them as two wired Atari joysticks and paddle controllers. The joystick has the classic single fire button, plus extra Rewind, Start, Select and Menu buttons on its base, so you can open the menu or rewind a mistake without walking to the console.
Wired controllers mean no batteries and no pairing, but players sit within cable reach of the console. Plan the setup so the console sits on a low table or TV unit in front of the sofa rather than high on a wall shelf.
720p HDMI, Save, Load and Rewind
Video output is HDMI at 720p, and AtGames includes the HDMI cable. A 720p signal scales up cleanly on a Full HD or 4K TV, and the blocky Atari graphics do not need more resolution than that. The Atari Flashback 12 Gold does not output 1080p or 4K.
Every game supports save, load and rewind. That changes the experience compared with the original 1970s and 1980s hardware: you can stop a long Pitfall! run and come back to it, or rewind a few seconds after a crash in River Raid instead of starting over. AtGames also recommends updating the console firmware for a better experience, through its firmware update site.
Power and Setup
Power comes in through a Micro USB socket, and AtGames includes the adapter. AtGames’ US product page does not state the adapter’s plug type or input voltage range. Setup is plug and play: connect HDMI to the TV, connect power, plug in the controllers and switch on.
For a family evening, the Atari Flashback 12 Gold works well as a two-player console: one person on each joystick for games such as Combat, or both paddles for the dial games. Children who have never seen an Atari pick up these one-button games in minutes.
Who This Is Not For
Skip the Atari Flashback 12 Gold if you want wireless controllers: everything in the box is wired. It does not play original Atari cartridges, and you cannot add games beyond the 130 built in. Output tops out at 720p. It is also strictly a retro machine; anyone expecting arcade, NES or modern games will find only Atari-era titles here.
Order the Atari Flashback 12 Gold in the UAE
Totot supplies the AtGames Atari Flashback 12 Gold HD new in its retail box. Delivery anywhere in the UAE takes up to 3 business days and is free on orders from AED 300; you can pay cash on delivery or use Tabby or Tamara instalments. If the console is defective or not what you ordered, return it within 14 days, and tell us about any shipping damage within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: AtGames Atari Flashback 12 Gold HD, AR3080
- Built-in games: 130, including Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Kaboom!, Super Breakout, Pitfall! and River Raid
- Controllers: 2 wired Atari joysticks and 2 paddle controllers
- Joystick buttons: Fire button plus Rewind, Start, Select and Menu
- Console switches: Power, Game Select, Game Reset, left and right Difficulty
- Video output: HDMI, 720p
- Game features: Save, load and rewind on all games
- Power: Micro USB, adapter included
- In the box: Console, 2 wired joysticks, paddle controllers, HDMI cable, Micro USB power adapter
- Cartridge slot: None
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications and the game highlights are taken from AtGames’ official product page for the Atari Flashback 12 Gold. Full details are published on the AtGames Atari Flashback 12 Gold page.
FAQ
How many games are on the Atari Flashback 12 Gold?
130 built-in games, including Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Kaboom!, Super Breakout, Pitfall! and River Raid.
Are the controllers wireless?
No. AtGames includes 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.
Does it play original Atari cartridges?
No. It has no cartridge slot; the 130 games are built in.
Is an HDMI cable included?
Yes. The HDMI cable and a Micro USB power adapter are in the box.
How long does delivery take in the UAE?
Up to 3 business days to any emirate, free on orders from AED 300; the current fee appears at checkout.
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