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Vectrex
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Also known as GCE Vectrex

The Vectrex is a vector display-based home video game console, the only one ever designed and released for the home market, that was developed by Smith Engineering and manufactured and sold by General Consumer Electronics. It was first released for the North American market in October 1982 and then Europe and Japan in 1983. Originally produced by General Consumer Electronics, it was later licensed to Milton Bradley after they acquired the company. Bandai released the system in Japan under the name , meaning Lightspeed Ship.

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Information appliance.name
Vectrex
Information appliance.logo
250px
Information appliance.image
Vectrex-Console-Set.jpg
Information appliance.caption
A Vectrex and its controller
Information appliance.developer
Smith Engineering
Information appliance.manufacturer
General Consumer Electronics (1982–83)Milton Bradley Company (1983–84)
Information appliance.type
Home video game console
Information appliance.generation
Second generation
Information appliance.discontinued
February 1984
Information appliance.media
ROM cartridge
Information appliance.cpu
Motorola MC68A09 @ 1.5 MHz
Information appliance.memory
1 KB
Information appliance.display
9-inch cathode-ray tube (CRT)
Information appliance.graphics
Vector-based
Information appliance.sound
AY-3-8912
Information appliance.controllers
2 controller ports
Information appliance.weight
6.8kg (15lbs)

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Vectrex
publication date
1983-06-01
discontinuation date
1984-00-00
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13 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Design and technical specifications
  • Peripherals
  • 3-D Imager
  • Light pen
  • Screen overlays
  • Software
  • Reception
  • Legacy
  • Rebirth
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

The Vectrex is a vector display-based home video game console, the only one ever designed and released for the home market, that was developed by Smith Engineering and manufactured and sold by General Consumer Electronics. It was first released for the North American market in October 1982 and then Europe and Japan in 1983. Originally produced by General Consumer Electronics, it was later licensed to Milton Bradley after they acquired the company. Bandai released the system in Japan under the name , meaning Lightspeed Ship.

The Vectrex, in contrast to other video game systems at the time, did not need to be hooked up to a television set; it had an integrated (vertically oriented) monochrome CRT monitor. A detachable wired control pad could be folded into the lower base of the console. Games came with translucent color overlays to place over the screen. Optional peripherals include a pair of 3D goggles known as the "3D Imager" and a light pen for drawing directly on the screen. The Asteroids-inspired Mine Storm was built into the system.

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