One cart for many systems. What is it? The BackBit Pro is a universal SD-card-based cartridge capable of interfacing with over 40 different consoles and vintage computers via inexpensive adapters. The existence of this cart may come as a surprise to many, as it seems to have flown under the radar of most people in […]
BDub has previewed a new adapter for the Vectrex that adds impressive stereo audio features. The mod consists of a socket coupler with an audio lead, and is designed to fit between the AY-3-8912 sound chip and the Vectrex logic PCB. There is a commercial seller offering a similar mod, but it is quite expensive […]
Retro computer hardware expert Eric Schlaepfer aka Tube Time just released the full schematics of a Vectrex motherboard replica. The Scopetrex, as he calls it, plugs right into an analog oscilloscope and takes advantage of its vector-based monitor to accurately display Vectrex games. Tube Time designed the Scopetrex PCB layout from scratch after carefully studying […]
In late 2019, SmokeMonster covered a back-then newly-started open source Vectrex rom-cart project by Rattboi and Technobly, labeled Vextreme. The developers got initially inspired by Spritesmod’s unreleased Vectrex Extreme cart and decided to carry on with the original concept and eventually turn it into a mature releasable product. Jason from GameTechUS stepped in and produced […]
Rattboi and Technobly have designed a new open-source Vectrex Flash Cart called the Vextreme, based on Spritesmod’s Vectrex Extreme flash cart, which was generously open-sourced by Spritesmod (GPL3). The PCB design was largely based on pictures posted at Spritesmod, but with a retooled firmware and boot ROM that are easier to build. The cart has […]
Basque on the french auction site “Le Bon Coin” is selling Multi carts he makes for Amstrad GX-4000, MB Vectrex and ColecoVision. Here are some info about them: Each of 3 carts is sold 55€ (without shipping) Each one has the right voltage 😉 The supplier can provide the carts with ZIF support and […]
