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This listing is for one of kind video game ssytem. The Vectrex was a Videogame system of the 1980 that complete with Atari 2600 and Colecovision. Very hard to find item. Vectrex Video game system only. No Video Games are included. Here is some history on the system
The Vectrex is an 8-bit video game console that was developed by Western Technologies/Smith Engineering. It was licensed and distributed first by General Consumer Electric (GCE), and then by Milton Bradley Company after their purchase of GCE. It was released in November 1982 at a retail price of $199. As the video game market declined and then crashed, the Vectrex exited the market in early 1984.
Unlike other video game consoles, which connected to televisions and rendered raster graphics, the Vectrex has an integrated vector monitor which displays vector graphics. The monochrome Vectrex uses screen overlays to give the illusion of color. At the time, many of the most popular arcade games used vector displays, and GCE was looking to set themselves apart from the pack by selling high-quality versions of games such as Space Wars and Armor Attack.
Vectrex comes with a built in game, the Asteroids-like Minestorm. Two peripherals were also available for the Vectrex, a light pen and a 3D imager.
Western Technologies/Smith Engineering briefly considered designing a handheld version of the device in 1988. However, the impending release of the Nintendo Game Boy made such a project too risky. In the mid-1990s, Smith Engineering released the duplication of the Vectrex system image and cartridges for non-commercial uses and has been pleased to see that it has still-thriving developer and user communities.
- Retro and Vintage Video game system
- Made in the early 1980's
- Great for collectors
- Vectrex video game ssytem only (Vectrex games are sold seperately)
- Hard to find item
Vectrex Video Game System (Vectrex Video Game system only) Reviews
Vectrex Video Game System (Vectrex Video Game system only) Reviews
| 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:  VECTREX: Vector Video Game System, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Vectrex Video Game System (Vectrex Video Game system only) (Office Product) Skip to the bottom paragraph for the review.The Vectrex is an 8-bit video game console that was developed by Western Technologies/Smith Engineering. It was licensed and distributed first by General Consumer Electric (GCE), and then by Milton Bradley after their purchase of GCE. It was released in November 1982 at a retail price of $199 ($430 compensated for inflation); as Milton Bradley took over international marketing the price dropped to $150 and then $100 shortly before the video game crash of 1983. The Vectrex exited the market in early 1984. Unlike other non-portable video game consoles, which connected to televisions and rendered raster graphics, the Vectrex has an integrated vector monitor which displays vector graphics. The monochrome Vectrex uses plastic screen overlays to generate color and various static graphics and decorations. At the time, many of the most popular arcade games used vector displays, and GCE was looking to set themselves apart from the... Read more better than ps3, By jefferson metcalf (cleveland) - See all my reviews This review is from: Vectrex Video Game System (Vectrex Video Game system only) (Office Product) It's so much fun. The monitor displays only white vectors on a black background, like the original arcade Asteroids. The Vectrex is much faster and sharper than non-vector consoles of the time(1983). Vectrex is the only dedicated vector graphics console.Each original game was packaged with it's own screen "overlay", a translucent plastic card that tinted the vectors various colors, (a system not unlike many vector graphics arcade cabinets such as Battlezone and Asteroids Deluxe). The screen overlays are an essential part of the experience for me. Not all vectrex players feel this way though. Look around for pictures and videos of the Vectrex in action. I'd say that if what you see makes you want your own Vectrex, you will not be disappointed when you get one. Although the Vectrex was only manufactured for a year or so, ending production almost 30 years ago, THERE ARE STILL PEOPLE PRODUCING NEW GAMES. Some of these games are among the best on the... Read more 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Incredible!!!, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Vectrex Video Game System (Vectrex Video Game system only) (Office Product) This is an incredible like new item, in better than expected condition and the seller is very accomodating and honest. This is my son's favorite Christmas gift of all time. |
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