VectorGamer Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I finally won a Vectrex eBay auction w/o having to donate a kidney to pay for it. Problem is, I'm still going to donate that kidney to buy games... Two games I want off the bat are Star Castle (surprised?) and Rip-Off. Now, with Rip-Off, is it really necessary to have an overlay for that game? Any other games that "feel" right without the overlay? I'd be fine with cart only and doing the "nekid lady/wounded warrior" route if it means getting the games for less dough. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160358490918&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_720wt_908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) If you're not particularly attached to the overlays (I don't think they add much), try to find a VecFlash. Not necessarily cheap, but it's a way to play a lot of games for much less than the cost of purchasing all the games separately. I think the manufacturer was selling some here recently so they're possibly still available new. Edited September 3, 2009 by BigO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I got a VecFlash and love it. I believe his screen name on here is RichardH. Here's the website: http://www.vectrex.biz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The VecFlash is awesome. It's great for playing around with new homebrews and such. If you just want all the released games and most of the prototypes, I suggest Sean Kelly's Vectrex Multicart. They pop up for sale now and then on ebay and they're in the $60-$80 range IIRC. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Disappointed - this Vectrex listed as in "fantastic condition" and "tested before shipped" has a bad button #4 on the controller. You may know that this is the fire button in Mine Storm... Tested - I doubt it...I gave the seller a neutral on top of the fact that he shipped it Fed Ex "signature required" which required driving 20 miles to pick the darn thing up. I requested USPS confirmation since I could have picked it up the same night only a few miles down the road. I can understand covering your butt with a signature but work with the buyer a little, too... Now, I'll end up spending more had I won a system that truly was in working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Videogamecollector123 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Disappointed - this Vectrex listed as in "fantastic condition" and "tested before shipped" has a bad button #4 on the controller. You may know that this is the fire button in Mine Storm... Tested - I doubt it...I gave the seller a neutral on top of the fact that he shipped it Fed Ex "signature required" which required driving 20 miles to pick the darn thing up. I requested USPS confirmation since I could have picked it up the same night only a few miles down the road. I can understand covering your butt with a signature but work with the buyer a little, too... Now, I'll end up spending more had I won a system that truly was in working order. Wow, that sucks. Why'd you only leave nuetral? I would have left the worst feedback possible, if he said it was working, and it didn't. Anyway, when you get a working one the best place for you to get games is going to be Atari2600.com they have a lot of vectrex games at good prices that are ussally cheaper then ebay prices(Star Castle is really rare, it doesn't come cheap anywhere, they sell it for about 80 dollars complete though I think.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICH666 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Disappointed - this Vectrex listed as in "fantastic condition" and "tested before shipped" has a bad button #4 on the controller. You may know that this is the fire button in Mine Storm... Just open and clean. Really that's the problem 99% of the time. Just dirty contacts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 I cleaned the contacts based on what that one WWW site documented and it works like a champ. I made amends with the seller and bumped up his feedback to a positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Congrats to the Vectrex, it´s an amazing system! I just have bought one this week ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Videogamecollector123 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I cleaned the contacts based on what that one WWW site documented and it works like a champ. I made amends with the seller and bumped up his feedback to a positive. Oh, awsome. The vectrex is an awsome system, I think you should go to atari2600.com and get Scramble complete, you can also fin plenty of other complete games their Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I picked up Rip-Off at the Gamecore con last Saturday. I love that game, no matter how simplisic it is... I tell you - only one vendor had Vectrex carts with him on Saturday and probably because I emailed him before hand and asked if he was bringing any... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 You need a VecFlash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 You need a VecFlash U got 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthkur Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 You need a VecFlash U got 1? I concur with all of the suggestions for acquiring a VecFlash. It's well worth the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 We have a few Vex games on the Chuckwagon: http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/html/category/11000-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Congratulations!I saw 2 Vectrex at this game shop last year,they wanted $150 each,games extra,too much for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Disappointed - this Vectrex listed as in "fantastic condition" and "tested before shipped" has a bad button #4 on the controller. You may know that this is the fire button in Mine Storm... Tested - I doubt it...I gave the seller a neutral on top of the fact that he shipped it Fed Ex "signature required" which required driving 20 miles to pick the darn thing up. I requested USPS confirmation since I could have picked it up the same night only a few miles down the road. I can understand covering your butt with a signature but work with the buyer a little, too... Now, I'll end up spending more had I won a system that truly was in working order. I'd rather that problem... .all the buttons on the joystick that was in "mint" condition stick and the screen jumps all over the place. I'm totally disappointed in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/VECTREX-MultiGames-CARD-32in1_W0QQitemZ170381073009QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games?hash=item27ab80da71&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 This is maybe your answer to everything! I just purchased oe for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdr0663 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 On 9/11/2009 at 4:47 AM, VectorGamer said: Disappointed - this Vectrex listed as in "fantastic condition" and "tested before shipped" has a bad button #4 on the controller. You may know that this is the fire button in Mine Storm... Tested - I doubt it...I gave the seller a neutral on top of the fact that he shipped it Fed Ex "signature required" which required driving 20 miles to pick the darn thing up. I requested USPS confirmation since I could have picked it up the same night only a few miles down the road. I can understand covering your butt with a signature but work with the buyer a little, too... Now, I'll end up spending more had I won a system that truly was in working order. Don’t let it worry you too much. It’s an easy fix! Use a hairdryer to soften the adhesive on the controller top overlay, and gently prise it up from the sides, propping up with a skewer or similar laid down under the overlay as you go. Remove the screws. The controller comes apart easily. Remove the one screw securing the button PCB. Turn it over, remove the rubber part and you’ll see the contacts. Give it all a good clean (including PCB) with a q-tip dipped in alcohol. I turned the rubber part around so button 1 contact moved to button 4, as button 4 cops a hammering. Then just reassemble in reverse order. Will work fine! Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerpoco Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, pdr0663 said: Don’t let it worry you too much. It’s an easy fix! Use a hairdryer to soften the adhesive on the controller top overlay, and gently prise it up from the sides, propping up with a skewer or similar laid down under the overlay as you go. Remove the screws. The controller comes apart easily. Remove the one screw securing the button PCB. Turn it over, remove the rubber part and you’ll see the contacts. Give it all a good clean (including PCB) with a q-tip dipped in alcohol. I turned the rubber part around so button 1 contact moved to button 4, as button 4 cops a hammering. Then just reassemble in reverse order. Will work fine! Paul Messing with ya. Happy/Proud Vec owner here as well. This thread is prolly dead tho... I actually have a youtube vid of how to safely remove the overlay from the controller, has helped a lot of people. I'm not too techie, you just gotta be overly cautious. Edited April 7, 2021 by Rogerpoco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerpoco Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.