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Who didn't spend a road trip as a child playing Space Invaders on a tiny LED screen with nothing but bleeps and blips for music? Handheld games were a hit in the 70's and 80's, and they're still big today. Play all new versions of your favorite classics like Pac-Man, Defender, and Frogger. Some of them are even small enough to fit on your keychain!

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Color FX II Classic Arcade Game: Pacman

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It's old school meets new technology with the handheld Color FX II: Pacman game, a miniaturized makeover of the classic arcade favorite. It would be a tempting overstatement to suggest that, in the intervening 20-plus years, the color LCD graphics of this new format have surpassed those of the quarter-gobbling original, but the Color FX II (powered by four AA batteries, not included) does provide a faithful re-creation of the traditional Pacman pursuit.

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Color FX II Classic Arcade Games: Missile Command

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It's old school meets new technology with the handheld Color FX II: Missile Command game, a miniaturized makeover of the classic arcade favorite. It would be a tempting overstatement to suggest that, in the intervening 20-plus years, the color LCD graphics of this new format have surpassed those of the quarter-gobbling original, but the Color FX II (powered by four AA batteries, not included) does provide a faithful re-creation of the high-flying archetype. Players still advance to the next of five levels as they attempt to defend their four cities, and score points by lining up enemy weapons in the crosshairs and firing.

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Color FX II Classic Arcade Games: Ms. Pac-Man

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It's old school meets new technology with the handheld Color FX II: Ms. Pacman game, a miniaturized makeover of the classic arcade favorite. It would be a tempting overstatement to suggest that, in the intervening 20-plus years, the color LCD graphics of this new format have surpassed those of the quarter-gobbling original, but the Color FX II (powered by four AA batteries, not included) does provide a faithful re-creation of the traditional Ms. Pacman pursuit. Players still direct that rose-colored cutie through the maze as she chomps as many dots as possible while eluding the green ghosts. The FX II, with its slick, translucent mauve chassis, features optional arcade sounds; although, with six control buttons, it's a bit of a shame that the Ms. Pacman navigation function--in all four directions--has been shoe-horned onto one button smaller than your thumb. And, depending on the brightness of your room, the display tends to be a little on the dark side. But, quibbles aside, whether you're nostalgic for or curious about arcade history, there's a lot to like in this original palm pilot.

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Frogger

Frogger Electronic Handheld Game

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An all-new hand-held version of the arcade classic.

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Fun Time Games - Frogger

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The point of this electronic frog-hopping game is to travel across a highway and river without croaking. By squeezing the mechanical frog legs together, players can leap their frog across the screen. The first challenge is a congested highway. Be sure to look both ways--one wrong move, and Frogger is instant roadkill. Once the leaping amphibian makes it across the highway, it has to cross the river by hopping onto floating logs and lily pads. Jump too soon (or too late) and poor Froggy sinks with a pathetic gurgling noise.
This is a one-trick game that gets more challenging with each successful journey. Like many electronic toys, Frogger is addictive and makes a great car, airplane, or restaurant toy. --Hannah Reynolds

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Mattel Classic Football

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We're back after 20+ years Mattel still has the only electronic Football game that everyone remembers and loves. Plays and looks just like the original Mattel football game from the 1970's. Red led segments allow you a move back and forth across the field as the quarterback and then run for a first down or event the winning touchdown. Unit contains a sounds on/off button, sleep mode and a try me!

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Tiger Head to Head Soccer

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Play electronic soccer against a friend or vie with a computer opponent in this innovative handheld game from Tiger. Two players face each other over a bird's-eye view of soccer action. Play is controlled with a roller ball and two buttons per player. A dot-matrix display shows the action, complete with instant replays, as you shoot, pass, slide tackle, or go for a header.

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