One of the ultimate collectors items the Vectrex is a vector graphics
based system. it has a 9 x 11 inch black and white screen and comes with
a built-in Asteroids clone called Minestorm. Games came with plastic
overlays that slide over the screen to cut down on flicker and give an illusion of color.
Also included is a self-centering, joystick with 4 buttons on the right. It uses
an analog /potentiometer system allowing differing degrees of directional input.
Games such as Minstorm are absolute classics and are still fun to play today. The
vector graphic display make this system stand out from every other home console ever made
Specs
| CPU |
Motorola 68A09 (1.6 MHz 6809) |
| Memory |
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| Display |
Vector-Based Screen: 9" B&W (no TV support)
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| Sound |
- 8-bit Sound
- CPU: General Instruments AY-3-8192
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Games
3D Imager
Uses a removable spinning disk one came with each 3D game. These
had it's own special colour wheel which was inserted inside the glasses.
Using a complicated timing mechanism, the wearer would be immersed
in 3D colour vector graphics.
Games:
3D Minstorm
3D Pole Position
3D Narrow Escape
3d Crazy Coaster
Light Pen
Allows you to draw in the screen.
Supported by:
Art Master (shipped with Light Pen)
Animaction
Melody Master
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