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Arcade to Lynx

Comparing the arcade to the Lynx versions
by Gregory D. George

March 12, 2007

Ya know, I always thought the Lynx did a spectacular job of replicating it's arcade conversions. But when you take a look at them side-by-side, you can see just how great the Lynx conversions are! Ok, there is some detail missing in games like Ninja Gaiden but otherwise, the Lynx is amazing!

	A.P.B.
	Arcade	Lynx

	Asteroids
	Arcade	Lynx

	Battlezone
	Arcade	Lynx

	Blockout
	Arcade	Lynx

	Centipede
	Arcade	Lynx Unfinished Proto

	Double Dragon
	Arcade	Lynx

	Gauntlet
	Arcade	Lynx 'Gauntlet 3'

	Hard Drivin'
	Arcade	Lynx

	Hydra
	Arcade	Lynx

	Joust
	Arcade	Lynx

	KLAX
	Arcade	Lynx

	Missile Command
	Arcade	Lynx

	Ms. Pac-Man
	Arcade	Lynx

	Ninja Gaiden
	Arcade	Lynx

	Pac-Land
	Arcade	Lynx

	Paperboy
	Arcade	Lynx

	Pit Fighter
	Arcade	Lynx

	Pong
	Arcade	Lynx 'Ponx' Homebrew

	Qix
	Arcade	Lynx

	Raiden
	Arcade	Lynx

	Rampage
	Arcade	Lynx

	Rampart
	Arcade	Lynx

	Roadblasters
	Arcade	Lynx

	Road Riot
	Arcade	Lynx

	Robotron 2084
	Arcade	Lynx

	Rygar
	Arcade	Lynx

	S.T.U.N. Runner
	Arcade	Lynx

	Steel Talons
	Arcade	Lynx

	Super Off-Road
	Arcade	Lynx

	Toki
	Arcade	Lynx

	Tournament Cyberball
	Arcade	Lynx

	Xybots
	Arcade	Lynx

	Xenophobe
	Arcade	Lynx

Reader Comments for Arcade to Lynx

My hidden shame by Atarifever on 2007-03-12 21:52:35

As a loyal Atararian it is my shame that I don't own Atari's awesome little handheld. This spread makes that seem even more painful. You notice the differences; I'm just amazed how great those conversions look on a handheld that is 15 or so years old.

Does...? by Darryl B. on 2007-03-13 00:02:48

Ahhhh, no biggie, I don't have one either ;) However, does the Lynx also have a 'regular' port of Battlezone included in the cartridge? Because I see it's got some extras on the screen: shield, ammo, fuel...

It's basically the same by Gregory D. George on 2007-03-13 00:19:16

Battlezone 2000 (or Plus mode as I call it) is basically the same as the arcade. The only real difference (I can tell) is the ability to select different tanks. But the gameplay itself is identical.

Now, the hidden game is a different matter entirely. It's totally different from any Battlezone game you'd expect.

Lynx owns by Trip Cannon on 2007-03-13 13:59:26

Which is why I own a Lynx... :)

Battlezone time by Brad P. on 2007-03-13 23:27:37

Forgot about the hidden game! It's time to power up the Lynx!

Xybots idea! by Rick L. on 2007-03-28 21:18:24

Great job! I love my Lynx too!

BTW after looking at the Xybots screen shot I got a great idea!
That game would totally work great on the nintendo DS!

Well... by JayP on 2007-03-30 12:40:07

It depends on the game. Paperboy and Rygar make the Lynx look magical. Then games like Hard Drivin' wonder about humanity. Such pain in that game...

My nephew showed off his DS to me and I happened to have my Lynx (owned since new) close. After a round of Zarlor, I told him that handheld was as old as he was... little punk!!

Still have it... by Jedira on 2007-04-22 20:32:45

Still have it... I know it used up batteries but I was using rechargable batteries back there.. hee hee... other way is to use adapt plug. I never forget when one girl thought Lynx wasn't same as Sega until I flashed it to her. She was surprised. So don't bad label Lynx.

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