The Vectrex
The Vectrex Arcade System
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Introducing the system chosen 2 to 1 over Atari and the Intellivision. For real arcade gameplay!
Exclusive built-in screen for real arcade play. No TV set is needed. A revolutionary breakthrough. Only Vectrex delivers fantastic real arcade sights, sounds and challenges. Unlike Atari and Intellivision, Vectrex has a real arcade screen and sound system, built in. No TV set is needed. Real arcade controls too: a 360-degree self-centering joystick and four action buttons put power-packed fun at your fingertips.
An arcade full of favorites. The fast paced fun Mine Storm built into the Vectrex console. And for more real arcade variety, plug Vectrex cartridges like Bezerk, Scramble, Rip off, and Armor Attack. Or choose exciting new Vectrex games like Clean Sweep, Hyperchase, Cosmic Chasm and many many more. With still more on the way...
Compare the Vectrex Arcade System with any ordinary home video game system. You'll discover why most Atari and Intellivision players say Vectrex plays more like real arcade games than their own systems.
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Vectrex: The Unique Vector-Graphics Console
Released in 1982 by GCE (later distributed by Milton Bradley), the Vectrex was a one-of-a-kind home gaming console that stood out from its contemporaries. Unlike traditional consoles that connected to a television, the Vectrex featured a built-in monochrome CRT screen, displaying crisp vector-based graphics similar to arcade games like Asteroids and Tempest.
The system came with an integrated analog joystick and buttons, neatly stored in a compartment below the screen. To add color and enhance visuals, each game used plastic screen overlays, which created an illusion of different colors and backgrounds. While limited in resolution, the sharp, bright vector graphics made for a distinctive arcade-like experience that no other home console at the time could replicate.
The Vectrex launched with built-in software, Mine Storm, a fast-paced space shooter, and supported a small but memorable library of arcade-inspired titles such as Scramble, Star Castle, and Spike. An optional 3D Imager attachment even introduced early stereoscopic 3D effects, making the Vectrex one of the most innovative systems of its era.
Unfortunately, due to the video game crash of 1983, the Vectrex was discontinued by 1984, despite its impressive technology. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, cherished for its unique display, arcade-perfect vector graphics, and innovative design.
