Giving the Jakks Atari Paddle a Spin

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Jakks Pacific released the Atari Paddle in 2004, combining paddle games and plug-and-play consoles.
The Atari Paddle differs from original Atari paddles by having only one controller and additional buttons.
The device includes both one-player and two-player versions, with some games requiring CPU players.
The Atari Paddle does not run original Atari 2600 games or hardware, as evidenced by graphical differences.
The hardware is speculated to be based on NES-on-a-chip (NOAC) but likely uses a Winbond W55x-family microcontroller.
Digital Eclipse Vancouver developed the Atari Paddle, using 'partial emulation' of original 6502 code.
The device includes games like Warlords, Breakout, and Video Olympics, with some graphical inconsistencies.
Controls from the original Atari 2600 console are moved to software menus in the Atari Paddle.
The Atari Paddle is considered a fun novelty but not a must-have for retro gaming enthusiasts.

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