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On 1/17/2024 at 7:43 PM, Skeleboy said:
Thanks for the kind words
but I don't intend to program for the Vectrex, just to emulate its visuals on a PC game! I've put Vector Patrol as an example because its visuals are really appealing and would fit a platformer game (something like Super Mario Bros) perfectly. I wanted other examples since I want my game to look like something you'd actually see on Vectrex, else it might look too fake to those that know the console well. I don't actually plan to follow to a tee every limitation in the programming or the visuals either, just enough to make it look somewhat genuine, hence why visual reference (paired with deeper knowledge of the console's limitations) would be appreciated.
That said, the project is paused for a while, but I'll make sure to check the Vextreme discord whenever I need to go into deeper research over the console, thanks for the recommendation!Oh, well that changes things I suppose
I don't know your skill level, but for some inspiration have a look at how far you might be able to take the insanity:
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Lol... I'll add that to my many titles... "just another Reddit user"
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My advice to you is to not set your goals so high for your first vectrex project. Vector Patrol and VecFever's emulated port of Vector Kong are pretty much unobtainable goals for mere mortals. These are like Vectrex god level developer goals.
Get your feet wet making the simplest things you can first, and keep going if you are having fun.There are many other Vectrex platformer style games but really unnecessary to even go looking at different ones. I'd start working out how to design and draw things, and scroll level data on screen. Make sure you understand how to optimize your code after you spend some time making a simple MVP of something that's relatively fun to play. Then you can start adding more and more details. But less it more... try to create the most expression with the least detail. They say to not worry about optimization early on, but if you don't want to re-write the code too many times which can be dispiriting, it's worth giving some thought to it as you go.
I want to work on a Geometry Dash clone some day. It doesn't have to be visually insane like Vector Patrol to be fun, but for you as an artist, you might be more tempted to get fancy with the spices. Hopefully you have some character animation chops and can add a ton of charm with a few vector strokes
If you want more help or encouragement, feel free to join the VEXTREME discord
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Check the video description for more details
#open-source #vectrex
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How to turn your XMAS tree into a Vectrex game!!! #vectrex #retrogaming #gaming #christmas
https://youtube.com/shorts/UJEWz_p42ZcDownload the game at my website: https://www.PlayVectrex.com/games
💙 Happy Holidays everyone! 💙
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I guess I should clarify that while I personally wouldn't pay that much for that auction, it's really not that unreasonable that it went so high. I do value my time, and that is years of sticker design and waiting for deals so I could print them, all for sale in one auction.. not to mention the other bonus items I included. The buyer likely didn't know this, but still my opinion on value or worth if you like. I will say the thing that is missing from just running the Test Cart on a multicart is that it's not a dedicated cart for a specialized purpose (which can be handy, esp. if your joystick is broken), but also many collectors bought them
which wasn't my intention. I intend to keep them for sale at the $18 (free US shipping) price for a long time, so you don't have to buy the other $50 option that's PCB only. Other folks are offering Test Carts as well, and Chris Binarystar's Test Cart is really great!
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Hey folks!
Yeah, I was surprised that auctioned test cart I put up there went so high as well. The "special" thing about it was that it included all of the current random freebies I include in packages (usually 1 per package). I normally don't sell those things, and they are all things I've spent a lot of time designing and getting printed. So while I personally wouldn't value it that high, someone else apparently did. I included some other extra bonus items in the package as well (since the usual bonus items were already there!).
More Test Carts will hit eBay soon at the fixed price of $18... and if anyone is really willing to pay the $15-$19 for worldwide shipping, I guess I will include that as an option this time around
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On 11/24/2022 at 7:58 AM, mikesk8 said:
btw. does it work on PiTrex as well? I have finally got my PiTrex today
but still need to find Pi 
It should work on any flash based multicart since it's a native 32k binary. It also supports high score save via PB6 and a DS2431+ with 3.3k pull up resistor, so you can make a dedicated cart
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On 12/22/2021 at 2:57 PM, Vectrexer said:
Maybe more shill bidding by some WATA crew in performance of fake pricing statistics generation? Hope not.
Wata ya know, my first thoughts as well. Somebody that wants to buy up all of the 3D Narrow Escapes, sells their own and buys it back for some ridiculous price. They are out the eBay fees... but probably a good deal if you are trying to get everyone to start liquidating their collections.
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5 hours ago, Mayhem said:
Correction apart from one aspect: yes, you do have to dump it yourself. How they prove that, I have no idea though.
Agreed, otherwise whoever you got the binary from would be distributing it, illegally.
BTW: Here's a picture of the new v1.2 Cart Dumper adapter (TL866II+ programmer sold separately)
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13 hours ago, jgkspsx said:
@playvectrex had made some recently- maybe he still has some?
(speaking of which… I think I was supposed to get one from the conference last year? ?)
Hi! Everyone that contacted me was sent whatever they signed up for. I sent out a TON of free stuff
If you think I didn't ship you something, please email me with the paypal address you would have used to pay for shipping/items and I'll take a look.My email can be found on my website https://www.playvectrex.com Thanks!
39 minutes ago, KayBee said:Thank you again @jgkspsx I'll ask.
I do have these, and they are slightly updated from the above video, but work the same way. They require a TL866II+ EPROM programmer to read the cart data via the adapter. Price is $25.
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Turkey Hero has been updated a few times now with a bunch of new things added: https://playvectrex.com/games/turkeyhero_v097.zip
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Hey all! If anyone is looking for controllers for the Vectorlink, here are my top picks with a little review for each! Check back from time to time as I'll keep updating this list ? Also, if you have experience with a controller that's not on the list that you really like a lot... please let me know so I can add it!
There's a decent Black Friday deal on the Blacked out 8BitDo Pro2 controller today!
? Compatible Controllers ? https://playvectrex.com/vectech/vectorlink/controllers
? Vectorlink Arcade Stick Mod ? https://playvectrex.com/vectech/vectorlink/arcadestick -
This is your 1 hour reminder before the sale starts at 11am CST / 4pm UTC. If you are interested in purchasing, please read the User Manual and know what controllers and modes are supported with Vectorlink. Thanks!
https://playvectrex.com/.../vectorlink-user-manual-r3.pdfAlso, once inventory for the first run is gone... you will be redirected to a back-in-stock notification. Please do sign up so I know how many more to make! ❤
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Introducing "Vectorlink": The Ultimate Vectrex Controller System!
See it in action here!
https://youtu.be/0jkDIhEILic
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? Vectorlink User Manual? https://playvectrex.com/vectech/vectorlink/vectorlink-user-manual-r3.pdf
? Purchase Vectorlink ? https://playvectrex.com/vecstore/vectorlink
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Vectorlink is a joystick adapter designed by Brett Walach of https://www.PlayVectrex.com in 2021 that allows many different types of high quality off-the-shelf wireless or wired controllers to be used with the Vectrex. It consists of a base adapter that has a connector that is the same one found on a Nintendo WiiMote. This enables the Vectorlink to connect to countless controllers out there. It was primarily designed to work with the 8BitDo SNES/NES Classic Bluetooth Retro Receiver (aka BT Dongle) and the 8BitDo Arcade Stick, but as you’ll see it works with so much more!
Besides offering wireless digital and wired analog support for the Vectrex, the Vectorlink offers some premium features you’ve likely never seen on a controller before.- Individual button autofire rates are programmed in-game by pressing the button at the desired rate!
- Manual shots can be taken very precisely even when autofire is enabled!
- 8 controls can be mapped to up to 8 buttons without any special software!
- Analog sticks and accelerometer can be passed through a Dynamic Filter that is adjustable by the player, giving enhanced stability and control!
The BT Dongle will pair wirelessly with many controllers: 8BitDo Arcade Stick and older N30 Arcade Stick, 8BitDo Lite, 8BitDo Zero 2, Xbox Series X Elite 2, WiiMote, Wii U Pro, and Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. It is also supported by most of the current and older generation 8BitDo bluetooth controllers, which are very high quality, inexpensive and readily obtainable
controllers. It also pairs with Xbox Series One, PS3 DualShock, PS4 DualShock and Pro, and the Switch Pro!
The BT Dongle uses Bluetooth Classic 2.1 and as such has a very low latency. You won't notice any lag on the Vectrex, since the Vectrex typically polls the controller every 20ms, and the Vectorlink updates the controller data 8 times as fast (2.5ms). The BT Dongle also receives the data twice as fast (10ms). Some of the controllers available come with a 2.4GHz RF dongle which is even faster.
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Vector War XI is upon us! #vw11 #vectorwar11
https://vectorgaming.proboards.com/thread/2563/vectrex-tournament-vector-30th-2021
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The FREE sale is over, thanks all!
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I'm also adding this as an option:
Vectrex Cartridge Dumper adapters are now for sale, and the only way to currently get them is at a discount of $10 OFF! (i.e. $15 instead of $25)
This offer is good for today only. I have a limited supply as well and will update this post when they are all sold.
Please check out the details here on how to order one: www.playvectrex.com/vectrexfreestuff/
Don't know what this is?? See my youtube demo here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFcWr0XlpS0
NOTE: you can still get the Vectrex LED board for free if you wish or $10 OFF this Cart Dumper adapter board. If you're already getting the free LED board, and would like the dumper as well, please DM me for your options.
NOTE: When checking out with your purchase, you will be subject to a terms of purchase where you will be required to agree that you will only use this adapter for your own personal use and will not share binaries with others.
Please DM me if you have any questions.
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Last day for free Vectrex LED boards, if you are interested please email me (in the link above) or DM me here before midnight
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4 hours ago, 128Kgames said:
FYI the confirmation email never comes...
It can take a little while, 5 or 10 minutes. Maybe check your spam folder for good measure. There is also a confirmation in the browser too that you could screenshot, if you saw that
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Hi friends! For this week only (Feb 22 - 26th), I'm giving away FREE Vectrex LED boards!
These are RGB selectable LED boards that are designed to be soldered onto the bottom of your Vectrex cartridge to light it up. They work best with translucent cases of course ?
Check out a video of their operation here.
There's also free swag and a chance to win multiple prizes up to $500 cash!
? All of the details on how to get one are here: https://www.playvectrex.com/vectrexledfree
Please be patient with me if there is high demand... I will process your message and it WILL ship!
Every shipment also gets some random free vinyl stickers!
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If you'd like to build a verified open-source Vectrex PCB Cartridge design, you can find my design files and ordering instructions here: https://github.com/technobly/vectrex-cartridge
It supports 32/64KB EPROMs/ROMs and optional DS2430/DS2431+ 1-wire memory devices. It also has an optional RGB LED you can populate. Measurements are also documented if you just want some guidance on making your own.
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My highest is 271, but my son (14) currently has me beat with 336!
but still need to find Pi 
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Feb 2024 - Mine Storm
in Vectrex High Score Club
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Cool! Here's my first score for Mine Storm II - 358480. Played this on VEXTREME flash multicart with an original controller, with a mini ball top joystick knob. I have a 30 minute video of this as well if anybody needs to see it