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[adfot1]

Hi everyone, i just have started my Lynx collection, i've been concentrating on my consoles for a few years now. My heart is with Atari though, as my first ever machine was a lynx with California games aged 10. I'm doing Ok got a Lynx 1 and 2 & 19 games some boxed. Just a couple of questions for the experts out there. Firstly is the Lynx regioned as some of my boxed US games dont work, I have 1 US Lynx and a Australian one...?... Also is the rarist game out there Lemmings out of the 130 available... i'm hoping it is as still around for 50$ .... Also i'm really after the big case (not the little one for Lynx 2) the larger one wich you can put adapter etc. I can't find that damm case anywhere. Any other things i should watch out for as a Lynx newbie, though it is my favourite handheld ever my collection is just in its infancy and i am determined to complete it by the end of the year.

Adam

[Atari_afternoon]

I´d say a power plug is important, or good NiMH rechargeables if you want to be more mobile and not a bed- or sofa.gamer . I alternate between these two (between power plug and NiMH!).

Lemmings you can get pretty cheap from Holland´s Atari Shop. I think I paid 10 or 15 Euros.

When I registered anew here less than 4 months ago with a very similarly titled new thread, some very friendly forum people came and offered me doubles from their collections, too

About the carrying case, I know no other source than professional ebay dealers. Personally, I use a DVD-carrying case for the Lynx and a shoebox (yes...) for the cartridges, having 2 each in a Gameboy cartridge box (and the 3 games I play least in a GameGear one) . Was thinking of the Songbird wallet-like Lynx card holder for a while though.

I bought/traded/swapped games from people/traders/collectors from the UK, US, Netherlands, Greece, France and Germany. There is no regional code or an NTSC/PAL-thingy or similar.

Do under no circumstance ignore the homebrew games the three I have belong to my favourites! Took a while of review-reading and mouth-watering to a$$-kick myself but I wouldn´t want to miss Alpine Games or Lynxopoly.

Edited by Atari_afternoon, Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:30 PM.

[adfot1]

Cheers mate, thanks for the tips i will find my Lynx Carrying Case (Model # PAG3350) if its the last thing i do. I'm over here in Australia so things are a little harder to find... I'm a shoebox guy as well

[Atari_afternoon]

Here they are always in the 25-40 Euro region...and ordering from abroad adds much postage so I haven´t gotten an official Lynx case yet, despite everyone who has one being absolutely happy about it. Maybe you are lucky and some Australian collectors are reading this and make you a good offer with shipping via PM, like I had it then when I posted my wish-list.

[Havok69]

Definitely get the case - I have one and I love it!

Best Electronics has the large carrying case for $14.95 brand new. Here's their website:

http://www.best-electronics-ca.com

Yes - it is probably the worst website you will ever visit. Best to call or email an order.

If they're out, B & C ComputerVisions has it as well for $19.95. Here's their website:

http://myatari.com

Good luck! Let me know if you find Lemmings; that one might be tough to find for a reasonable price...

[The_Laird]

Hi there, I am a massive Lynx fan and yes everyone is right there is no regional lock-out on Lynx's. I would guess your carts just need a good clean.

I have a spare loose Lemmings and a spare Kit Case I would be willing to let go if you are interested. Shipping to Oz is no problem, I have done it many times before.

[Atari_afternoon]

The_Laird, if adfot1 doesn´t take the kit case, I will

[adfot1]

Thanks The_Laird will have them both.............

[adfot1]

Thanks Atari Afternoon and The Laird for all your help...great result