Atari Paddle Controller with 13 TV Games

by Toymax

Product Features

• Just plug the Atari controller into your TV and play these classic Atari games.
• Fans of early Atari games will love the "paddle" replica controller, inspired by the Atari 2600.
• Compact, lightweight controller plugs into any TV with an ATV input jack.
• Games include: Super Breakout, Casino, Warlords, Steeple Chase, Nightdriver, Breakout, Canyon Bomber, Demon to Demand, Video Olympics, Pong, Arcade Warlords, Circus Atari and Streetracer.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001GBRO6
• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 8.8 x 9.5 inches ; 15.7 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,181 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Another line up of your favorite childhood classics from Atari! Do you remember the paddle? The Atari Paddle is a plug and play controller that contains classic and beloved Atari games. No system, just one Atari 2600 Paddle replica! Play alone or challenge a friend Old School. Includes these games and more:

• Breakout
• Canyon Bomber
• Casino
• Circus Atari
• Demons to Diamonds
• Night Driver
• Steeplechase
• Street Racer
• Super Breakout
• Warlords

Product Description

Just plug the Atari controller into your TV and play these classic Atari games. Fans of early Atari games will love the "paddle" replica controller, inspired by the Atari 2600. Compact, lightweight controller plugs into any TV with an ATV input jack.

Games include:

• Super Breakout
• Casino
• Warlords
• Steeple Chase
• Nightdriver
• Breakout
• Canyon Bomber
• Demon to Demand
• Video Olympics
• Pong
• Arcade Warlords
• Circus Atari
• Streetracer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 11 games and one Paddle! Jakks does it again!, August 22, 2004

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Brett D. Cullum (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Atari Paddle Controller with 13 TV Games (Video Game)

I thought this paddle edition of the Jakks retro Atari games was an improvement over their joystick edition. It's easier to control the game options thanks to a lot of interactivity on-screen that lets you know difficulty settings and such. And this one includes arcade versions of Pong and Warlords to boot! I found the control pretty easy to use, though not as great as I remember Atari paddles working (but I was so much younger then, and possibly better eye-hand coordination). This is a great collection of Atari games including Night Driver, Street Racer, Video Olympics (Pong), Warlords (Atari and arcade versions!), Steeple Chase, Circus Atari (also found on the joystick one), Demons to Diamonds, Breakout, Super Breakout, Casino, and Canyon Bomber. Nice mix of driving, tennis, arcade shooters, and breakout style games (pretty much what you want from a paddle!).

There is a two-player edition available that makes Pong a better game. But the computer is not unbeatable, and there are several settings to all of the games that make them what they always were - simple to play classics. I've enjoyed every edition of the TV GAMES so far (Atari, Activision and Namco -- no, I don't have Spongebob or Blue's Clues). The nice thing is they are portable and load quickly. I like not having to unpack and fire up my video game console every time I want a quick diversion. Overall this is a great addition to my growing collection of retro games.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Missed the point of paddle controllers, July 9, 2004

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Kimba W. Lion "kimbawlion.com" (the East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Atari Paddle Controller with 13 TV Games (Video Game)

I am a fan of Jakks' Namco TV games, but they messed up with this one. The point of having a paddle (knob) controller is to have smooth control over your position on screen. With this unit, the paddle does not move smoothly on screen; it jumps from position to position as you turn the knob. Circus Atari was actually a much better game than what you get here; in this version you only get 8 discrete positions to play from, a limitation which often prevents you from achieving anything.

The other games don't suffer quite as much from this deficiency in Jakks' design, so there is still some fun to be had. You get many options for each game, such as difficulty and play variations. You even get arcade versions of Pong and Warlords.

Overall, this little unit worth having even though it is not as good as the original games. In what were originally two-player games, the computer's skill level is set very nicely. But I probably would have been happier if I had waited to get Jakks' other paddle TV game, which does let you play against another person.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect if you want to go back in time, December 30, 2007

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Jenny or Jon "Savings=Jenny and Geeky=Jon" (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Atari Paddle Controller with 13 TV Games (Video Game)

I actually have the 2 player version, which I'd recommend over the 1 player if you can find it. (Reason being that a number of the games - Warlords and Street Racer in particular, need 2 people competition to be real fun.)

The controller itself is sized like the real thing. The main controller has the batteries, and, as such, is a bit bigger/heavier/longer on the end, but the grip and paddle at the button end feels the same as my old one in the basement does. Unlike another reviewer, mine had smooth motion with no stops or jerkiness.

But, the best thing about this is the game selection and the addition of the Arcade Warlords. Here we go with a game by game breakdown...

* Super Breakout
Great game. They hadn't figured out all of the tricks that Arkanoid eventually added, but there are enough neat variations here to be a lot of fun. We used to play the "advancing bricks" version a lot as kids.

* Casino
Throwaway game that works on 1 button.

* Warlords
The classic party game. Still is fun on 1 player, but really needs competition for the most enjoyment.

* Steeple Chase
Although I appreciate the historical significance, Steeple Chase is just bad.

* Nightdriver
Well, it's not Pole Position (which was joystick based for the 2600). But, it was all we had. Would have been great to get Indy 500 on here, but that was a racing controller game.

* Breakout
Good, but pretty much stick with Super Breakout, which was the better game.

* Canyon Bomber
A classic 1 button game. Much more fun than Steeplechase, but unnecessary in this collection.

* Demon to Demand
That should be Demons to Diamonds. And, for the life of me, I can't figure out how the heck to play this. I believe this was supposed to be a kids title when Atari originally released it.

* Video Olympics
Again, a game for competition between 2 players. Fun with 2, but just 87 variations of Pong if it's by yourself.

* Pong (Arcade and Atari)
Fun with 2. But, 1 player? Not as fun.

* Arcade Warlords
The "wow" bonus of this game. 2600 warlords was fun, but limited AI made it odd for 1 person. Arcade warlords was simply one of the best games ever. It's really enjoyable to play 1 player.

* Circus Atari
One of my favorite games of all time. Love it. One of the most faithful arcade conversions on the Atari.

* Streetracer
Lots of people dog this game. And, for a 1 player game, it's kind of ludicrous and boring. HOWEVER, when you play against a person (like my rat bastard little brother!), it's a ton of fun.

So, that's about it. I refuse to reduce my rating of this game because of the lame games on it. Because, honestly, the good games on it are MORE than worth the price.

Finally, get the 2 player version if you can find it. The 1 player is fun, but finding a partner makes these games a blast.