BinaryStar

UK developer Jim Bagley has a version programmed for real arcade hardware (World Cup 90 boardset) but I don't think it has seen a proper release yet. It has been playable at a few UK shows though. He previously ported Manic Miner to Pac Man hardware.

Update : Due to a bit of a mix-up (nothing to do with me), the UK/EU cart shells have been delayed slightly. They should arrive with me around the 1st of May.

A friend of mine has an Adventurevision - they are impressive machines imo. The 'cartridge' housing is pretty interesting - it's just a two-part shell which clicks into place around the rom chip itself, the rom is not soldered to a PCB of any kind so its more like a socketed ROM thats plugs to the console, rather than a 'proper' cart.

They are the original grey/black colour. I'm not a fan of the transparent shells.

I have a 'regular' Vectrex cart a friend 3d printed for me from the thingyverse model. It works reasonably well but is a little brittle. Definitely no comparison to the mold-injected ones. I'd imagine Richards design is a bit more sturdy. The main problem with the Vec cart is the model available for 3d printing was really designed for injection molding and could use a little more support in its 3d printed form.

Outrun 2 / Outrun SP - C2C are fantastic games but imo look much better on the original Xbox, the draw distance is stunning. Segas Afterburner update (on arcade/xbox 360 etc) was good too, though not quite as nice an update as Outrun 2.

Yeah, just about every game takes inspiration at least in part from another. Everyone has parents...games are no different. There are fresh spins on old ideas quite often but rarely a truly original new idea.

Took me a while but I finally came back to Death Race (or 'Death Chase' as I've renamed it for my version). It will soon be finished and released on cartridge for Vectrex alongside 'NOX' - a version of Ataris sprint. Video here :

Ah, that's a result of a non-centered joystick as I'm using analog controls for the stick. I'll increase the deadzone a bit more next time.

Hehe yeah I believe my earlier game "Nagoya Attack" had the honour of being the first Vectrex game with music and sfx. Hint : For high scores, use a spinner in Port 2

"Hex", a little game I knocked up yesterday. It uses joystick/buttons or a spinner/atari driving controller in port 2. Press 4 on the Vectrex joystick to start. Video : Free ROM attached. HEXa2.BIN <edit> Updated binary with ability to continue (within 4 'levels' of where you left off)

Hi retroillucid, I'm afraid the order has gone to manufacturing now. US/Canada orders were handled by Sean Kelly. I think around 1,100 shells are going to the US. I have ordered a stock of 3000 shells for europe but they are mostly allocated already. Once stock is in hand, I'll get back to you if there are a spare 100 shells but if you were to buy those you'd have to pay shipping from UK->US I'm afraid. I'm selling them at cost to developers so no discounts are possible/necessary.

Me too, they look great Richard. Much easier print than http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49302

Yes, standard shells, same as 99% of Vectrex carts out there. Richard, yes VecMulti is a superb flashcart. Sorry we can't offer shells but its out of our control. If you are 3D printing them it's going to be quite a marathon print session.

The owner of the mold produces his own multicart.

Attention Vectrex developers (or future developers/builders of repro carts etc)! I am currently looking into a group-buy for Vectrex cartridge shells. We are looking to get the best possible price on them so if you are interested in ordering shells can you please post here with your name, the number of shells you require (lets say a minimum of 100 units per developer) and your location. I am afraid we cannot supply shells to flash cart/multicart builders. *edit* Please also indicate if you require PCBs too (eeprom type - the use 32k or 64k chips like the PCBs Jon Dondzila used to supply) Thanks, Chris

Another vote for the PAL Commodore 64 release. Awesome conversion, got a lot of play in my house back in the day.

At about 2 frames per second.

Off the top of my head : Best : Galaga '88/'91 (PC Engine) Gaplus (C64) Worst : Double Dragon (2600) Double Dragon (C64)

A bit unbalanced at the moment I admit ,hehe. You can definately get higher than level 4 though, you just need to time your shots well 16 levels at the moment, then it loops.

I posted a Vectrex WIP beta here : http://atariage.com/forums/topic/213588-vectrex-nagoya-attack-wip/ Inspired by Taitos Minivader test board.

A beta version of one of a few Vectrex games I'm working on at the moment. Feedback appreicated. It's a little rough around the edges at the mo and could do with optimisation and some balancing of the levels but it should be playable enough. Single life survival game inspired by Taitos Minivader tester board. Video : NA_BETA1.BIN

I have a playable Death Race programmed on Vectrex now No horizontal option as yet but I may add that in later. Expect a free download rom and (expanded version) cart release in the not-too-distant future.

Proper pinball is always going to be expensive to buy/produce (due to the amount of indivual parts used - typically thousands) so I dont think you will ever see tabletop machines as you described but I'd love to see one. I also dont really think a market exists for such a thing to be honest. People who play pinball casually (in bars etc) are probably quite happy playing 'The Pinball Arcade' on their iPads/PS3s/etc and the hardcore own one or more real tables. If you want one bad enough, you'll find space. I have a pinball machine in my place and I have a lot less room than you!

I have an 'Astro Shooter' and its little brother the 'Atomic Arcade Pinball'. Astro shooter/american pinball is the best out there that I've seen/played (at least there are a few shots that are tricky and provide big score) but if you have the space I'd recommend skipping buying one of these and save up for a proper machine if you want pinball.