Way back in 1989, when Atari was in its pomp, the Lynx was launched! Granted, it wasn't exactly a looker - but unlike Nintendo's Gameboy, the huge grey plastic brick boasted a swish colour screen.

Not only that but there was also the slightly superfluous ability to flip the console and controls so left-handers could play too. Wonder why this never caught on??!?!

Unfortunately - thanks to a pretty poor games catalogue and its tendency to sap batteries in an instant - it was pretty much a flop and sales were dismal. Even its redesign a few years later did little to reignite interest. Nevertheless, the system did have some decent titles... Here are five of my favourites. (Photo credit: Falvarez)



Every handheld console needs a flagship puzzle title and Chip's Challenge was perfect for the Lynx. Guide the little guy around a series of mazes, picking up coloured keys to open doors, avoid the monsters and collect the microchips.


California Games was one of the Lynx's greats. Pick from various sports, including surfing, skating and BMX and ensure you don't wipeout while picking up a monster score!



Looking back at Pit Fighter now it looks absolutely appalling - but back in 1990 it was revolutionary with its digitized characters. Pick from three characters - each with different attributes and fight styles - and kick and punch your way through a series of bad guys. A fun beat-em-up back in the day.



Ever fancied taking on the role of a giant monster, scampering up the side of a building and ripping off the walls in search of people to eat? Well, Rampage is for you! The measure of its success was perhaps that it was ported to just about every computer and console known to man.



APB - All Points Bulletin. You're Officer Bob... and your asked to drive about the place, completing tasks within the time limit. Basic driving with awkward controls but still good for a giggle.

Agree/disagree? Are any other Lynx games lodged in your memory?