Ian Primus Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 The Vectrex has been on my "to find" list for a long time. I found one on eBay and decided not to wait any longer - so I bought it. Working, complete with controller and a couple carts. So - something to get excited about! Hopefully it shows up soon. Any recommendations as to the best games to look for? -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICH666 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 The Vectrex has been on my "to find" list for a long time. I found one on eBay and decided not to wait any longer - so I bought it. Working, complete with controller and a couple carts. So - something to get excited about! Hopefully it shows up soon. Any recommendations as to the best games to look for? -Ian Berzerk, Pole Position, a Vib Ribbon homebrew is in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Fortress of Narzod, Minestorm and Scramble are without a doubt the best of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brojamfootball Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 The Vectrex has been on my "to find" list for a long time. I found one on eBay and decided not to wait any longer - so I bought it. Working, complete with controller and a couple carts. So - something to get excited about! Hopefully it shows up soon. Any recommendations as to the best games to look for? -Ian Very good video here should head you in the right direction. I forgot how fantastic the graphics are on that machine. Aside from lack of color, it really does some fluid motion and 3D effects that outclass all the other systems that were out at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Vectrex is an awesome system! I am thinking about to get one as well........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+moycon Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) I don't know if they still sell them, but I have a thing called a Vecflash cart, best investment ever if you own a Vectrex. You can keep a bunch of Vec roms on the cart and play them on you Vectrex!! Its like having a multicart you can change the games on!! Great stuff. Edited February 27, 2009 by moycon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Primus Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 I don't know if they still sell them, but I have a thing called a Vecflash cart, best investment ever if you own a Vectrex. You can keep a bunch of Vec roms on the cart and play them on you Vectrex!! Its like having a multicart you can change the games on!! Great stuff. That is pretty cool. But, for stuff like that, I typically prefer to make my own. I found the pinout of the Vectrex cartridge slot - so making up my own cart/mulitcart should be pretty simple. That, and I spent enough money on the Vectrex that I'm probably not going to be able to afford any expensive toys for a while... While we're on the subject - what are the most common Vectrex carts? I need to look for those as well, for donor carts to make my own. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Starfire Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Nice one! I just got mine last week! They are really cheap on ebay over here in the UK at the moment. Minestorm is great, also got Scramble and berzerk, both solid fun games(I however prefer 2600 Berzerk). it a great console and there is nothing else like it. Best, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I don't know if they still sell them, but I have a thing called a Vecflash cart \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Congrats on your new Vectrex!Those things are cool!I had my hands on TWO Vectrex systems 2 months ago.I passed on buying one,too expensive.They were at a gaming store and the guy wanted $150 each,too much money IMO. Edited February 27, 2009 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Primus Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Congrats on your new Vectrex!Those things are cool!I had my hands on TWO Vectrex systems 2 months ago.I passed on buying one,too expensive.They were at a gaming store and the guy wanted $150 each,too much money IMO. Yeah, that probably is too much for one. Mine was pretty expensive, came out to being around $95 after shipping. But, it comes with games, and it's in working order with a working controller. But, I figured, I've always wanted one, so I'll go ahead and splurge. Of course, that means I won't have a lot of extra cash for a while, but that's OK. I'll just play MineStorm instead of eating I'm really excited - I can't wait until it gets here. I've been doing some hunting online for more carts, but haven't turned up any great deals. I'm primarily looking for loose carts. If anyone has any dupes.... I'll probably post a Wanted: in Marketplace eventually. Now, see, I really want to play this thing - I still say that the USPS could make a fortune if they came up with a "Temporal Postal Service", that delivers packages before they're mailed. <grin> -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 recommendations as to the best games to look for? You must get a VecFlash from Richard H. http://www.vectrex.biz/ That's all you'll need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 recommendations as to the best games to look for? You must get a VecFlash from Richard H. http://www.vectrex.biz/ That's all you'll need "Price - $80 (inc shipping anywhere)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have one but have never gotten around to getting a controller for it (I got it cheap at a flea without one). I guess I should get around to that, if the console even still works! I was impressed as heck when I turned it on for the first time and saw the built-in game demo mode. Really cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Primus Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 You must get a VecFlash from Richard H. http://www.vectrex.biz/ That's all you'll need "Price - $80 (inc shipping anywhere)" It's cool, but quite expensive - and I definitely don't have the cash now that I spent all that money on the Vectrex itself. Also, I wouldn't even be able to use it, since I have no computer that will run the special downloader program (haven't used Windows at home in years...). Besides, building dedicated carts or a multicart is simple - I can make my own pretty easily. I just need to find some donor carts. But, I must admit, the VecFlash is a nice bit of hardware. Just, not what I personally am looking for right now. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Vectrex is an awesome system! I am thinking about to get one as well........ I think you should! They are Awesome little machines... Homebrews are Always the best. And then I can start trading you my Vec stuff for your Atari... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Primus Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have one but have never gotten around to getting a controller for it (I got it cheap at a flea without one). I guess I should get around to that, if the console even still works! I was impressed as heck when I turned it on for the first time and saw the built-in game demo mode. Really cool stuff. From what I've read, converting a Genesis controller or similar is a pretty simple hack - it doesn't sound like the analog nature of the original controller is used by very many games. Of course, the controller that came with it is quite neat looking. I wonder why so many Vectrexes turn up with no controller? It's not like they would have worked on machines other than a Vectrex. And since they clip right onto the front, you'd think the two would stay together. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turd Furgason Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 kudos on getting the Vectrex....it's one of the last pieces to my pzzle as well......i try to find everything myslf without resorting to epay.....but i have never even sniffed one....i might have to go to the dark side sooner or later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I know were someone can pick up 2 in Cleveland Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_c Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 store or private owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 A store. Just saw them last Saturday, Im sure they are still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_c Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 hmmm. i want to guess they are in the Coventry area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 The VecFlash is WELL WORTH the money, as is any of the programmable Multi/Flash/Cuttle carts that are currently available for other systems. A while back someone was selling something called "Vectrex Wraps" to dress up the Vextrex console. I put mine on a while back, here are the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 You must get a VecFlash from Richard H. http://www.vectrex.biz/ That's all you'll need "Price - $80 (inc shipping anywhere)" It's cool, but quite expensive - and I definitely don't have the cash now that I spent all that money on the Vectrex itself. Also, I wouldn't even be able to use it, since I have no computer that will run the special downloader program (haven't used Windows at home in years...). Besides, building dedicated carts or a multicart is simple - I can make my own pretty easily. I just need to find some donor carts. But, I must admit, the VecFlash is a nice bit of hardware. Just, not what I personally am looking for right now. It is worth every penny. I have one of these and is it a brilliant design. Richard did a great job on these carts (he visits AA quite often too). --Selgus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 The VecFlash is WELL WORTH the money, as is any of the programmable Multi/Flash/Cuttle carts that are currently available for other systems. A while back someone was selling something called "Vectrex Wraps" to dress up the Vextrex console. I put mine on a while back, here are the pictures. NICE! Ive been wanting one of those wraps for years.....I should just make my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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