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    Just bought a Vectrex. Is there anything I should know about this system?

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    On 4/20/2022 at 6:52 AM, jgkspsx said:

    The most important thing to know as an owner is that you shouldn’t use the power/volume switch - just leave it switched on and plug it in or unplug it. I got a short switched extension cable.

     

    Dude, good point. I cut the cable and put a switch in between, because I got annoyed by the subtle buzz when its off. will only use this switch from now on

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    VecFever

    in Vectrex

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    4 hours ago, Dieter Laser said:

    Since I still get asked frequently for one and after years of not offering any I have decided for once to build a few for others of the latest VF -the Mark II- which in this incarnation uses 128MB; so if you are interested in one do contact me.

     

     

     

    Now I'm receiving messages for orders…

    This is a quote from Thomas' site guys, I'm not selling any VecFever cards

     

    Just read on his webpage:

    https://www.vecfever.com/2021/03/13/vecfever-mark-ii-128mb/

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    VecFever

    in Vectrex

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    Since I still get asked frequently for one and after years of not offering any I have decided for once to build a few for others of the latest VF -the Mark II- which in this incarnation uses 128MB; so if you are interested in one do contact me.

     

     

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    VecFever

    in Vectrex

    Posted · Edited by Dieter Laser

    don't buy one for these horrendous prices guys. just wait. thomas is a one man factory. that takes some time

    i got one last june. i would never pay more than what thomas wants for it. it's ridiculous

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    Vectrex fans unite!…

    in Vectrex

    Posted · Edited by Dieter Laser

    6 hours ago, Albert said:

    So, you basically started this conversation to try and get people to talk about Vectrex on Discord and abandon AtariAge?

     

    6 hours ago, Thomas Jentzsch said:

    I am neither on Facebook nor Discord (etc. pp.), because I value my privacy and do not provide my data to companies who will use it to manipulate me.

     

    Well, I also wish more people would use this subform. Like I said, I like messageboards. I'm also on the Vector gaming messageboard. Doesn't have to be Discord as long as it's not Facebook, but I'm starting to repeat myself ?

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    Vectrex fans unite!…

    in Vectrex

    Posted · Edited by Dieter Laser

    On 2/25/2021 at 3:17 AM, jgkspsx said:

    I mean, the problem is that the people have to move there too. I am on a bunch of Discords including Vectrex ones and AA, and I just never check them, because I don't have time for IRC anymore. Asynchronous communication is best for me.

    Asynchronous communication is a solid point. But that can be done with Discord too with an announcement channel for example. It shouldn't really be about trying to keep up with everything that happens on there. I remember trying to do that with my RSS feed in the beginning, but then got used to just let the information fly by which kinda cured my OCD ;)

     

    The channel thing on Discord makes it feel like a curated messageboard (always loved messageboards) with the ability to exchange ideas and get answers quickly. And I actually met some people on there with similar interests that I'm talking to more frequently. Which is especially good at times of a WW Pandemic. For example, I got a Vectorblade PCB from a kind user and didn't have to wait for it. I'm also sharing stuff I did and get good feedback

     

    I'm on a few Discords, but the ones related to gaming are:

     

    Rockin' the Classics to get good info about Hackchi and modifying my classic snes mini, with the makers involved 

    The official Unity Discord if I need help or inspiration with the Unity engine, with the makers involved

    VEXTREME where I got the Vectorblade PCB, with lotsa DIYers

    Retro Game Handhelds made me a specialist about handheld Retro Game Devices and emulation. Always up to date, with the makers involved

    Duke4 for everything BUILD engine related, since I love my Duke Nukem, Blood, Shadow Warrior, Redneck Rampage modding/porting                          

     

    I just think it's a great place and it's used by lots of interesting groups. So it would be cool (for me at least) to have everything at the same place

     

    On 2/25/2021 at 3:05 PM, ls650 said:

    Explain.

     

    I would rather have someone explain, why they are still on Facebook. I can kinda understand, why it might be hard to move but I'm glad I left some years ago. The only two things which would make me register again are: stupid Oculus Devices will need it after 2021 and the Vectrex Group which is why I started this thread. So please everyone get off Facebook so I don't have to come back. OK tanks! :3 

     

    Maybe I'm not missing anything from the group, since I'm mostly interested in DIY stuff and tinkering, but I can't even say, because I can't look at the group posts. I can just see that it's definitely the biggest Vectrex group on the internet. On Facebook. Bummer

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    Vectrex Budget Games FuryUnlimited

    in Vectrex

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    I just got a message from George that you might find interesting: 

     

    Hello, and thank you for purchasing Budget Games in the past! Just a quick note to let you know that Budget Games will no longer be sold after January 31st. Please purchase as many games as you want until the end of this month. No limits! Duplicate titles are ok too!
      
      
    Tracking number will be provided within 2-4 weeks.
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