Rick Dangerous Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I was just wondering, being new to the Lynx scene. This may be a dumb question, but it often is discussed with other systems such as the NES Toaster Vs. Toploader pros/cons, etc. I thought this was a good article from BITD, but there must be more to know from true Lynxmasters... http://www.ataritimes.com/index.php?ArticleIDX=294 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Yes, the Lynx 1 is cool =) Lynx 2 has stereo and a slightly better display imho, but there's something cool about the mad size of the original Lynx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Sure! Wait 30 minutes until the Lynx I eats through its batteries and swap your cart to the Lynx II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlynxalot Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have seen fewer lynx 1s with greatly damaged screens and suffering from internal voltage regulation problems than lynx 2s. See:http://atariage.com/forums/topic/99383-lynx-2-repair-help-needed-only-blank-screen/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_afternoon Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) I think it lies better in the hands than the Lynx 2. Other than that, the cartridge slot and that auto shut-off are the only disadvantages that I can see. It is a lovely piece of hardware I wish they were not so rare. Edited May 10, 2014 by Atari_afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey1334 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I've never owned a Lynx 1 but the more I hear about it the less interest I have for it. I love my Lynx II though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I have both and pretty much only play the Lynx II because it is lighter and has the stereo sound. The only time I use the original is for multiplayer games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolfman Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I really like the design of the Lynx I...its so 80ies Apart from that its great to have a "handheld" for big persons like me (big hands). Plus the buttons are waaaay better built into the housing on the first version - I managed to break the board holding the entire buttons to the front by just playing Toki on my Lynx 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPokey Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) I had both but when Lynx I died I have never thought of buying a "new" one. Now I have two Lynx MKIIs and am not planning to move back to MKI It's just tooooo big and feels weird when playing. Plus, the cart slot is a laugh Edited July 25, 2014 by iPokey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_J64bit Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 After I get my Lynx II up and running the Lynx I is going to be used just for multiplayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 So multiple people have now said they use their Lynx I's for multiplayer. Is their a reason for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Removing the games without the curved lip/edge from a Lynx I is torture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I generally find many of the modern handhelds too small for my hands (I'm 6'4"), but I never thought the Lynx II felt too small for me. Since I have a complete Lynx game collection I will likely eventually pick up a Lynx I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Lynx 1 is so cool to have in the collection if lynx 2 is your go to lynx. It's good to swap between them once in a while. But yeah 2 provides a much more comfortable experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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