gulag picture radio Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hiya. I just scored a Vectrex and a bunch of games and overlays. I'd really like to pick up one of the multicarts one can get for Vectrex. Sean Kelly still makes his multicart sporadically - any comments on the quality of this cart? There are several people offering multicarts regularly on Ebay, but these often only have a few games, wheras I'd really like the all the games in one fell swoop. Also, isn't there a site that offers reproduction overlays? Any other cool stuff you'd recommend? I'm new to the Vectrex scene (after years of looking for one) so am enthusiastic to pick up some snazzy new vector stuff. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Dude, welcome to the world of Vectrex! Go forth and get yourself a copy of Protector/Y.A.S.I., you'll be glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I've got one of SKs Vectrex Multicarts and it's awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezrabad Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 You may want to consider getting a VecFlash. Here. It's a Flash-able Vectrex Multicart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Max Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I've got a VecFlash, and it's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) One more vote for the VecFlash! Also, Vectrex homebrews are incredibly inexpensive, so there's no reason not to pick up Protector/YASI, or any of the other wonderful Veccy homebrew games! http://www.vectrexcarts.com/ Here, I posted my thoughts on Protector. Alex Herbert is a genius. I was so impressed with the 'about' demo and music in the Protector/YASI cart that I've forced at least three friends to watch it now... and I only first played the game three days ago! I guess I could sum up all my comments with one word and an exclamation point - "WOW!" Edited November 9, 2005 by mojofltr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I have the SK multicart and I highly recommend it. I do not own a VecFlash so I can't give an opinion on that. My guess is that Sean will soon be selling some of the Vectrex multicarts. Last year he sold a huge batch of these right before Christmas. I have a feeling that he will be offering these again right before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) Oops, almost forgot about the VecFlash. I've got one of those as well and it's also highly recommended. Though I do use my SK multicart more. Edited November 9, 2005 by remowilliams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 The advantage of the VecFlash over the SK multicart is that you do not have to OFF/ON the console to switch games. All you do is reset the console in the VecFlash to change game programs. And I do not think that Sean has updated his list of games in about 3+ years. Plus Alex compiled a bunch of original games into two banks of games for the VecFlash. It's kinda like having two mini-multicarts within the VecFlash. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 My main problem with the VecFlash cart is that there's no Mac software, pretty much making it useless for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) My main problem with the VecFlash cart is that there's no Mac software, pretty much making it useless for me. 962775[/snapback] Maybe it would run in Q? Edited November 9, 2005 by Jacob Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifershalo Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 or maybe "the best solution" well at least the one I chose is to have...both the multicart and a vecflash so you can still play the roms that are not on the multicart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Plus Alex compiled a bunch of original games into two banks of games for the VecFlash. It's kinda like having two mini-multicarts within the VecFlash. I missed this somewhere... Did the VecFlash come preinstalled with these? I didn't try the cart out before I programmed it; Have I lost these forever or are there ROMs floating about the internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Plus Alex compiled a bunch of original games into two banks of games for the VecFlash. It's kinda like having two mini-multicarts within the VecFlash. I missed this somewhere... Did the VecFlash come preinstalled with these? I didn't try the cart out before I programmed it; Have I lost these forever or are there ROMs floating about the internet? 962925[/snapback] I must have missed this somewhere as well, but I just downloaded the 4K packs from his website. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 (edited) I just received my order from Mark Shaker! Pics here. Now I'm going to have to check Alex's page for those 4K packs! [edit] I guess I'm lame, but I don't see the 4k packs listed on his site. Edited November 10, 2005 by mojofltr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Here are the 4K Packs My main problem with the VecFlash cart is that there's no Mac software Someone was working on a Mac driver, but it's so long ago I've forgot who it was Unfortunately, I only code for the PC If anyone wants to write a driver, I'll give them a free VecFlash ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Here are the 4K Packs Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Atari Man Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Also, Vectrex homebrews are incredibly inexpensive, so there's no reason not to pick up Protector/YASI, or any of the other wonderful Veccy homebrew games! http://www.vectrexcarts.com/ 962518[/snapback] The only thing I'd steer clear of on that site is Birds of Prey and Rockaroids. No, not that those games stink or anything, but at $10 apiece (plus whatever postage is), you're better off just sending John Dondzila $22 to get Birds of Prey, Rockaroids Remix: Third Rock, Patriots Remix, Vector Vaders Remix, Star Fire Spirits, Repulse, the demos (still playable though) of Abyss and Deadly Discs AND a hidden bonus game on top of all that for the one cartridge of Vecmania! It's definitely worth it, and most of the games are fairly hard, making for pretty decent replay value. Oh, and welcome to the great world of Vectrex homebrewing and all, Gulag P. R.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 The only thing I'd steer clear of on that site is Birds of Prey and Rockaroids. No, not that those games stink or anything, but at $10 apiece (plus whatever postage is), you're better off just sending John Dondzila $22 to get Birds of Prey, Rockaroids Remix: Third Rock, Patriots Remix, Vector Vaders Remix, Star Fire Spirits, Repulse, the demos (still playable though) of Abyss and Deadly Discs AND a hidden bonus game on top of all that for the one cartridge of Vecmania! It's definitely worth it, and most of the games are fairly hard, making for pretty decent replay value. I picked up Rockaroids *and* VecMania, because I like Asteroids, and the version Mark Shaker is selling is significantly different (easier to get to a game of Asteroids, for one thing, since you don't have to go through the menus, and the asteroids don't rotate, which makes it more arcade-like, though I do think the rotating asteroids are cool...). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerthehun Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I love my Vec! I've got an SK multi-cart... Works great - not sure if he's making them anymore. BTW, it took exactly 1 year and 1 day for my multi-cart to arrive, so patience would be a virtue if you go the SK route. (It was quite a suprise when it arrived however - I had given up long ago!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thank you. You just gave me an idea for a new avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Thank you. You just gave me an idea for a new avatar. 968091[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Thank you. You just gave me an idea for a new avatar. 968091[/snapback] Wow, Weird Al looks kinda pissed! JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorleagueguy Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 ...hmmm..looks like Frank Zappa to me.. minorleagueguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 I wonder why nobody has mentioned Thrust yet. Great game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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