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Atari Lynx

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Lynx 1 - 1989

Lynx 1
World's first hand-held colour video game system.

Lynx II - 1989

Lynx II
Smaller and lighter than the original. Power LED, longer battery life, headphones support stereo. Can experience "blinking pixel syndrome".

Specs

CPU
  • 'Mikey' 16-bit CMOS chip running at 16MHz. [sound, video, cpu]
  • 'Suzy' 16-bit CMOS tuning at 16MHz. [blitter, math coprocessor]
Memory DRAM: 64K 120ns
Display
  • 3.5" diagonal LCD display.
  • 16 of 4096 colour palette.
  • 160 x 102 resolution.
Sound
  • 4 channel sound. 8-bit DAC each channel (32 bits).
  • Stereo with panning (mono for original Lynx)
Ports
  • Headphones - mini-DIN
  • 3.5mm stereo; wired for mono on the original
  • ComLynx -multiple unit communications
  • 9V DC, 1A Power
  • Game card slot
  • 6XAA Battery holder

Accessories

  • AC adaptor
  • ComLynx cable
    Multiplayer device. Both machines will require a copy of the game.
  • Sun Shield
    Shades the Lynx screen from sunlight for outdoor play.
  • Cigarette lighter adaptor
  • Battery pack
    Holds six batteries, and can be attached with a belt clip. Provides power for up to 20 playing hours.
  • Carrying pouch
    Holds the Lynx, several games and a ComLynx cable