GCE · Game Console · 1982
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 Kōsokusen (光速船), meaning Lightspeed Ship.
Display
- Size
- 9 inch
- Type
- Built-in vector CRT monitor
Software
- Built-in game
- Mine Storm (Asteroids-style)
Performance
- CPU
- Motorola MC68A09 @ 1.5 MHz
- Sound
- General Instrument AY-3-8912 PSG (3 channels + noise)
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 1 KB
- ROM
- 8 KB
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