nshollingsworth Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hi guys, I have made the decision that the lynx is the way to go for portable gaming, and I was wondering which model is the best. I'm not so worried about batteries (I'll probably get the external battery anyways) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadPricey Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 You need to hold both to see which one feels best. I love the Lynx I, the style and feel just seems nicer. I use my Lynx II the most though, it has one of McWill's lcd mods fitted. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Either model sporting McWill's LCD mod is best =D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitari Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 2 is an improved design as far as I'm concerned. It's more symmetrical and easier to hold. But I have mcwill mods in both variety so I recommend this if you can stretch to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshollingsworth Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 K thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 The II, for several reasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lNFERNO Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I have both of them models: Lynx 1 have a better image quality (sharper screen), very loud sound by its speaker, I have better feeling with controls, it is the first one, no pocket! a classic system. Lynx II are more compact, Stereo sound output for the headphones, it is faster and more convenient to change cartridge games (no problems with extra space of the homebrew). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_afternoon Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 The Lynx II is "better" (a little less energy consumption, smaller dimension, better cartridge slot, all in all, the technically updated model), but the Lynx I has more style and I always love playing on a Lynx I when i get the chance. Model I is harder to obtain I´m afraid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshollingsworth Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 thak you all for replying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trew Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Lynx II has the option to turn off the backlight to save battery when not in using too. I also prefer how the Lynx II looks, but each to their own etc. The right answer, is to buy both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Lynx II is best. It's 2016 so batteries should be of no concern. Use high capacity rechargeable Ni–MH batteries which will even give longer run times than throw away alkalines. If you don't want any downtime, buy two sets...it's not like they cost much more than a set of useless Duracells which will end up in landfill after 4 hours of use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I prefer the Lynx II. The batteries are not a concern. I use lithium batteries and those last a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 The Lynx 2 is superior in most ways, but the Lynx 1 has louder sound (despite lack of stereo sound via headphones that you get on the Lynx 2), but there's just something cool about the Lynx 1 style. I say get both, why settle for 1 when you have have 2 =D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlynxalot Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Huge fan of the first model. Among other things I find the dpad to be a lot better compared to my lynx 2, but maybe my lynx 2 was just used too much before I got it. I also prefer the looks of the Lynx 1 - and for all who might criticize the lynx 1 for being larger than the lynx 2, the lynx 2 design never appealed to me that much since it was a LOT fatter than the lynx 1. I would equate the experience of holding the lynx 2, to the experience of holding a giant hamburger from one of those chain restaurants (apple bees, chilis, TGI Fridays, etc), of course, perhaps holding the lynx 1 could be equated to holding a thin submarine sandwich Love this caricature Edited March 22, 2016 by sirlynxalot 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Laser Lynx Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Nice! Where did you find that drawing / who made it? I've seen quite a few members stating over the years that the Lynx I seems to be a higher quality build, and I agree. However personally I think they fixed quite a few design issues on Lynx II. My wrists always start hurting playing on Lynx I because the whole design is bent a bit inwards as we clearly can see in this wonderful caricature, also the D-pad is is too far in unless you have long fingers. Anyways both models have pros and cons but pretty awesome unique design. They both look freakin' amazing! I'd recommend getting both, but you could probably buy the one that you prefer visually first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlynxalot Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 This is the source/artist for the exxagerated lynx 1 image. I want to squeeze it, it could easily be a pillow. Lynx plushies anyone?http://amazingtrout.deviantart.com/art/Atari-Lynx-191833185You might like these by the same artist as well:Can you tell what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdoi Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Nice drawing ! But I didn't know that game gear was known as voracious with battery. I thought that game gear and lynx were similar with battery life. But it's may be just for the caricature. When will the artist will draw lynx II ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshollingsworth Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 this one is the best amazingtrout.deviantart.com/art/Nintendo-Entertainment-System-189684077 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshollingsworth Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 This on is my favorite of their drawings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 So that NES deck is willingly giving out blow jobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoface2 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Lynx II are more compact, Stereo sound output for the headphones, it is faster ... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I don't think I can see any difference between the two displays... I think the I has a cooler design, but the II is more comfortable to hold for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lNFERNO Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 ??? Simply you don't need to open the cover for change cartridges. The cover on Lynx 1 it's hard to open (this is slow process and negative) if we compare both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshollingsworth Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 This is the source/artist for the exxagerated lynx 1 image. I want to squeeze it, it could easily be a pillow. Lynx plushies anyone? http://amazingtrout.deviantart.com/art/Atari-Lynx-191833185 You might like these by the same artist as well: Can you tell what this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshollingsworth Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 I went ahead and got the model one. I then had the misfortune of playing the gates of zendocon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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