I have a few model 2’s but no 1’s. Looking to trade for a working unit. This one has been recapped and thoroughly gone through. Overall it is in near perfect condition and looks and sounds great.

When repairing and modding do you just leave off the copper and steel shield on the front and back of the unit? It is easier to test, inspect and repair without it being there. I believe it is obsolete RF shielding but wanted to ask the experts.

Just recently bought an Atari lynx II model and wanted a decent case since the slimmer official case is quite rare and expensive and the other suit case Looking one doesn't look that great and is pretty big.

Does anyone know of a 3rd party solution or maybe a modern handheld equivalent since the switch, steam deck, Rog ally and Lenovo legion go are bigger than the massive(for the time) lynx?

Anyone got a super asteroids missile command Lynx cart they are willing to sell at a reasonable price? Don’t need boxed, as long as cart is in good condition.

I know there's colored buttons for the neo geo pocket, game gear, and gameboys just wondering if anyone has found buttons for the lynx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404845722880

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So I’m worried about damaging the pins on my handheld leaving in my cartidge game. Has anyone else done this and is there any cons to it?

The answer is “Tecmo”, I know. 🙂

But did anyone ever notice the the sticker on the cart of Rygar actually says “Temco”?

I guess that is a typo? Unless the purposefully changed their name for this Lynx release somehow?

Since my bad experience with Retrosix, I looked up their reputation, and discovered they'd scammed many people (there's quite a few threads on Reddit about Retrosix and their shady practices). I think this should serve as a warning when it comes to their so called customer service.

Here's the review I left on Trustpilot...

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The guy wasn't capable of fixing my Atari Lynx to a reasonable standard. Originally, I paid £163 for the repair, but then he wanted another £60 for a "board swap", which I also paid. When it was sent back to me, whilst taking it out of the box, the screw fell out of the back of my Lynx, & when I turned it on, I found the screen misaligned & worn out (I had paid for another screen, but this was worse than the one that was already in it). The guy on Discord claimed the repair had been done by someone else there, & agreed it was "beyond unacceptable". He said to send it back (which was at my expense), but then after a few weeks proceeded to make excuses for not doing the job I paid for, telling me the threads of my shell had broken (which was in their care), trying to palm me off with another misaligned screen, which had lines on it ("The screen is what it is", he said), & wanted me to accept another shell that wasn't in the condition mine was. Overall, they had it for over two months.He outright told lies; complained on the Discord forum that he had paid for postage three times, which is absolutely not true, as I paid the first time for postage there & back again (evidenced in my confirmation email that I paid for return postage), & the second time for it to be sent there (paid by card at the post office - so again, this is evidenced). There was no third time. He obviously couldn't do the job and offered to "refund the £50", out of the £223 I had paid out. That, apparently, was for the screen that I wouldn't now be needing (my original screen did work too, although with imperfections, hence I wanted another - but not another that also had imperfections and looked misaligned). He also claimed the console I sent in was a "dead console", however this was not true. It just wasn't reading cartridges, flashing "Insert Game" on the screen. At one point, he said, and I quote, "If we knew the level of importance to exactly the same level detail to your original dead console we would of charged probably £200+". Except I never wanted nor paid for another shell, & I certainly didn't want a worse shell (smudged & with paint missing on the edge) after he's broke my pristine shell. So that, as well as not wanting a dodgy / misaligned screen is at a "level of importance" that should cost more money than usual, apparently! However, it was when I replied by pointing out, "I did pay over £200. £163.48 for a recap, screen, power repair kid+ another £60 for the board swap. That was £223.48. Plus extra postage. So in all, the money I paid out was over £200+. And that was paid out so my Lynx could be returned working, with a decent original screen", that he backed out. He'd ran of excuses! As for the offer of a refund, what about the money for the board that I had paid for too? What about the pristine shell of my Atari Lynx that had broken in his care? Let alone the rest of the money. I requested the Lynx be returned, & said I would take it up with a Paypal dispute so I could get a refund. I was told he would keep my console (so I can't send it to a decent repair service as they've essentially stolen it) & I have absolutely nothing to show for the £223 (plus extra postage) I spent on the repair. My Atari Lynx that had the shell broken in their care, which he said he is keeping, is of course, my property. He then blocked me from being able to communicate further on the Discord thread he was hosting. So knowing he had my money and my Atari Lynx, I asked my friend who thankfully was also on the forum to grab screenshots of the entire exchange.

What I have said here is evidenced on 45 screenshots of the entire exchange, & I have raised a dispute with PayPal. I will also be contacting Trading standards. I am also considering taking this to small claims court (using the evidence I’ve provided to Trustpilot and PayPal and also what he’s said and uploaded on the PayPal Dispute too).

Update 1: PayPal investigators looked at all the evidence & I won the PayPal dispute for £163. Retrosix uploaded false evidence; a photo of a Lynx shell that wasn't mine & in worse condition (scratched, marked), yet he claimed it was mine, in what appeared to be an attempt to mislead the PayPal investigators. He put his arguments forward, which were easily pulled apart. I'm happy to provide Trustpilot with that evidence too, if required.

Update 2: Unsurprisingly, I won also the second PayPal dispute for the extra £60.

Edit: He wants this review removed and flagged it for “Harmful and illegal content” (he's tried twice already). Trustpilot contacted me for evidence to support what I’ve written in order for it to remain up. That, of course, was not a problem hence you’re reading it now.

My advice? AVOID! But if you do use this place make sure you pay via PayPal. If you're not happy with shoddy work, be sure to screenshot the exchange. And take photos of your console before you send.

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/retrosix.co.uk

Many of you have been asking about Lynx 2 screen lenses since they get scratched up and cracked, well we've made a reproduction part. Just the first initial batch for now - https://k-retro.com/atari-lynx-replacement-parts/392-replacement-screen-lens-atari-lynx-2-1.html

https://preview.redd.it/61ra8chfjslc1.jpg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12eca863dd68843e0de8fe6fdee1a6139e84f1c8

Do the Lynx V1 and V2 use the same screen.

If not, is there any commonality - ie can the V2 screen itself be swapped over to the V1 display controller board?

Thanks for the help.

I noticed this was damaged when recapping a Lynx II and I can not find anything about it online. Can someone point me in the right direction please?

Hi,

I recently bought a lynx 2 from a local auction. They were testing it and suddenly the backlight shut off. I still bought it since I like to tinker. However, I can only find problems relating to black (blank) screens.

I have sound but the screen is completely dark. No backlight. If I tilt the screen and shine a light straight on it, I can see the game screen. When I test the backlight button while holding this position , the screen does go completely dark. So the button seems to work but not the light? Contrast wheel also works when holding this position.

So my questions are: -would it be the light bulb that needs changing? Is that possible? Google is leaving me dark

• Or is my screen almost dead and I just need to replace it? But then why no backlight?
• would recapping the board solve this problem?

Thanks!

PS: I’m based in Europe so any replacement parts in the US are a no go for me ( way to high to ship + customs)

https://youtu.be/TKvOerR-xmI?si=ybIGB9DDURNOIOp3

See the trail links in the description.