Vectrex on iphone

[dogface]

Can someone please emulate this beautiful MB console?!?

[Dahak]

Interesting idea. This would be a good console to emulate on iOS, because of the general goodwill the Vectrex designers had towards emulation (almost everything for the system is free to use). Some of the roms would probably have to be hacked to remove trademarked titles (Pole Position, Scramble) but some already have alternate versions (Star Trek, Clean Sweep). Almost the entire library could be included in some form with the app, circumventing the lack of side-loading that cripples most non-jailbroken emulators.

Trivia: Vectrex's designers were interested in making a handheld version themselves in the late 80s but ceased when it became apparent that the Gameboy would be so dominant.

[dogface]

Originally Posted by Dahak

Interesting idea. This would be a good console to emulate on iOS, because of the general goodwill the Vectrex designers had towards emulation (almost everything for the system is free to use). Some of the roms would probably have to be hacked to remove trademarked titles (Pole Position, Scramble) but some already have alternate versions (Star Trek, Clean Sweep). Almost the entire library could be included in some form with the app, circumventing the lack of side-loading that cripples most non-jailbroken emulators.

Trivia: Vectrex's designers were interested in making a handheld version themselves in the late 80s but ceased when it became apparent that the Gameboy would be so dominant.

It would be awesome to have a handheld vectrex. Scramble was one of my faves. They could do it similar to Capcom Arcade, but obviously better and include trivia, pics etc.

[headcaseGames]

Love the Vectrex, I picked one up a couple years ago (great condition) for probably ~100$ and a multicart for a little bit more. Any serious oldschool fan should look into picking one up, they are not prohibitively expensive and are a very unique piece of gaming history for real!

I am not sure how I feel about seeing it emulated on touchscreen, while the visuals would be rad it might not "feel" right - but I'd sure be down to see some Vectrex-style inspired games (designed for touch interface) running on the device. Also, you've inspired me
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[Mindfield]

They're pretty expensive by console collector standards, but they're worth it just for the fact that it was unique among home consoles -- never anything like it before or after. When I was still collecting I scored a complete boxed Vectrex unit with 12 boxed games and most of the overlays in great condition for about $180 at an auction. (A real sit-down-and-bid auction held at a second-hand store) Loved that thing, though I was never fussy about the chunky controllers. I'd love to see an emulator for it on iOS though.

[99c_gamer]

I think you really need to have that bright beam CRT display to make it authentic.