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Vectrex Mini revives ancient vectorbeam game console

In an age of blocky pixels, vectorbeam monitors offered sharp arcade action in games such as Asteroids, Tempest and Star Wars ...

There's a retro games console coming that even I didn't expect

One of these was the Vectrex – a home console that came with its own monochrome display, wired-in joypad and overlays that ...
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Retro remake consoles are getting seriously old-school now – meet the Vectrex Mini

It’s becoming clearer now that most old consoles and computers are ripe for a remake. From handhelds to mini versions of things such as the Commodore 64 or Spectrum, everything seems to be making a ...
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After 42 years, someone has finally worked out a way to make a mini version of my favorite '80s console, and it involves an AMOLED screen

Retro I'm thrilled to report the Vectrex Mini is coming to Kickstarter this November, and the price isn't horrendous Retro One of my favorite 8-bit retro consoles is getting an HD remake this month, ...