This file contains the archives of the rec.games.vectrex NetNews group for the month of May-1996 (This date range is approximate as article dates are determined based on arrival time and not the date in the article header). The Vextrex archives, which include game code, technical specifications, the rec.games.vectrex archive and a host of additional information, is available at: ftp://ftp.csus.edu/pub/vectrex/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.xnet.com!adachi From: adachi@xnet.com (Kris Kasalo) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: HAIR LOSS?..JAPAN'S LEADING TREATMENT MAKES MINOXIDIL OBSOLETE... Date: 1 May 1996 11:39:33 GMT Organization: XNet - A Full Service Internet Provider - (708) 983-6064 Lines: 5 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4m7ihl$hs4@flood.xnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cyclone.xnet.com Now available in the U.S. Pentadecanoic Acid Glyceride and FA-BAO. World's leading treatments for thinning hair from Japan. 2.5X more effective than minoxidil. Featured on CNN, NEWSWEEK, New York Times. Doctor recommended. For free info, please call 1-800-555-8655 + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!ames!news.tulane.edu!usenet From: Jason Hasenbuhler Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Light pens & 3d goggles.. Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 16:37:27 -0700 Organization: Tulane University Lines: 11 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <317EBB37.5F00@rex.cs.tulane.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 129.81.180.229 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; I) Hey with all this talk of light pen and goggle schematics, I was wondering if anyone out there had the means to make new ones? I doubt seriously I could afford to buy an original off of someone, but I'd really like the chance to try out the 3d/ light pen games on my Vectrex. So - if anyone can make these things: how much would you charge and how long do you think it would take you? Thanks, Jay + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!info.ucla.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!milo.mcs.anl.gov!hera!hoffberg From: hoffberg@hera.aps.anl.gov (Mike Hoffberg) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: vectrex ship icon Date: 1 May 1996 19:01:42 GMT Organization: Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago Illinois Lines: 32 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4m8cem$j7a@milo.mcs.anl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: hera.aps.anl.gov Here is an icon that can be used for the vectrex emulator. MIKE begin 744 ship.ico M ! $ (" 0 #H @ %@ "@ @ 0 $ ! ( M " " @( @ ( @ " @ M@(" ,# P /\ /\ #__P#_ _P#_ /__ #___\ M M M M < M '< <' ' ' ' '=P M !W<' =P!P ' M< =P '< M !P '< !P M M M M M M ! end -- Michael Hoffberg /.\ Argonne god of a bitch hoffberg@aps.anl.gov // \\ National spelled backwards mike@anl.gov //_O_\\ Lab is dog - anonymous Standard Disclaimer Applies /__| |__\ (yes, it is still there) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!tns.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!netcom.net.uk!netcom.com!lunatic From: lunatic@netcom.com (Lunatic Johnathan Bruce E'Sex) Subject: Re: light pen Message-ID: Keywords: light pen, hardware, schematic Organization: DOG San Francisco / LunaTechnology References: <4lg9gi$7qu@lastactionhero.rs.itd.umich.edu> <4m5mkp$87h@news.csus.edu> <4ma21s$6fc@lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk> Distribution: inet Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 23:28:21 GMT Lines: 31 Sender: lunatic@netcom19.netcom.com In article <4ma21s$6fc@lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk> ard12@eng.cam.ac.uk (A.R. Duell) writes: >sandhoff@csus.edu (John F. Sandhoff) writes: >>As far as cables, I've found a LIMITED source of SEGA extension cables >>that can be used to either extend the controller, or chop off one end >>and use to build your own light pen or goggles. I picked up a few to >>play with building some light pens with. Are these cables pretty common, >>or have they become hard to come by (they cost me a couple bucks each; > >They seem to be very hard to find in the UK at the moment - the last lot I >bought cost \pounds 4.95 (about $8, I guess) each, and that was bout 2 >years ago. I've taken to buying the cheapest sega controllers I can find >and raiding them for the cables. > >Warning : The colours of the wires in these cables is _NOT_ standardised. >Check out the wiring with an ohmmeter before using one. If you can't find a decent cable with DB-9 connector anywhere else, you can always go to GoodWill/Salvation Army/Savers/other secondhand thrift shop (not sure what typical shops are, outside of U.S.) and see if you can find an old Atari or compatible joystick. The plastic on the connector will probably need to be trimmed a bit. See the text file I wrote years ago on how to convert an Atari joystick for use with some Vectrex 2-player games, in the Vectrex archives, for more detail. -- _______ ______/ , -= Lunatic Johnathan Bruce E'Sex (: _____/ / _ ___ _ @netcom.com ____/ //__ (_| |\| /-\ | ][ {_ @genie.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!warwick!lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk!Algo!nmp20 From: Nathan Page Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: light pen Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 11:39:14 -0900 Organization: University of Cambridge, England Lines: 13 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <3183B6BE.C15@eskimo.com> <4lg9gi$7qu@lastactionhero.rs.itd.umich.edu> <4m5mkp$87h@news.csus.edu> <4ma21s$6fc@lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: algo.acad.cai.cam.ac.uk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Sender: nmp20@nntp-serv.cam.ac.uk In-Reply-To: <4ma21s$6fc@lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk> On 2 May 1996, A.R. Duell wrote: > They seem to be very hard to find in the UK at the moment - the last lot I > bought cost \pounds 4.95 (about $8, I guess) each, and that was bout 2 > years ago. I've taken to buying the cheapest sega controllers I can find > and raiding them for the cables. Have you tried Tandy? They aren't out on display, but of the two Tandys that I visit, both had fair numbers of these cables at 1-99 each (three months ago). I bought most of them for myself. :-) Nathan nmp20@cai.cam.ac.uk + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.ottawa.istar.net!istar.net!news2.toronto.istar.net!ftn.net!news.visinet.ca!usenet From: Jyakobi@visinet.ca Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.3do,rec.games.video.advocacy,rec.games.video.arcade,rec.games.video.arcade.collecting Subject: CyberChat // CyberChat // CyberChat // CyberChat // CyberChat Date: 3 May 1996 01:15:40 GMT Organization: VisiNet Internet Services Lines: 18 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mbmns$ol@kenya.visinet.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: s12-ts0.visinet.ca X-Newsreader: SPRY News 3.03 (SPRY, Inc.) Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:4684 rec.games.video.3do:80836 rec.games.video.advocacy:38932 rec.games.video.arcade:115641 rec.games.video.arcade.collecting:28153 Tired experiencing untimely delays when chatting on the Internet? 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Call CyberChat now! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!druid.borland.com!news.sprintlink.net!rain.fr!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!usenet.cis.ufl.edu!caen!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.idt.net!news.ios.com!news2.ios.com!usenet From: Wendy Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: InfoBabe's Gamble Date: Mon, 29 Apr 1996 18:18:31 -0700 Organization: Wendy's Cyberthoughts Lines: 127 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <31856A67.4878@aol.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp-2.ts-5.la.idt.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.01Gold (Win95; I) InfoBabe's Gamble Infobabe was not above using her good looks. Men had always looked at her with hunger in their eyes. That is when she saw their eyes. They were usually looking at her long legs, tiny waist, and top heavy boobs that were busting out of her tight knit tops with bare midriffs. She dressed that way on purpose. Well, she liked it when men looked at her and did nice things for her. She knew if she played her cards right, she could be an anchorwoman in front of the camera someday. With her good looks to back her up and get her out of tight spots, the girl like to take chances. Our young and luscious Infobabe needed a story. Just graduated from the Dept. Of Journalism at USC, this was her first job. Of course she was a feminist and a super achiever. She planned to lead the life of a glamorous, globe trotting journalist, find romance, marry the editor, adopt two children from a third world country, and generally be a femme fatale. Good looking and willing to work hard, she wanted to make a lot of money. She had to get a big scoop with her first story. Maybe win the Pulitzer Prize. It could happen! Maybe she could do a Pulitzer Prize winning story about sex on the internet. What about the Hollywood stars that the President was always inviting to the White House? Some of them are already on the internet. The President, the White House and both Houses of Congress have web sites. And, she had heard about Latoya Jackson's new internet sex service. Maybe this was her big story. After using a search engine, she found the home page for Latoya Jackson's Live Sex Show at http://gramercy.ios.com/~genen9/showall.html That was the celebrity Latoya Jackson, sister of Michael Jackson. This young Infobabe could use a story about the famous sexy star Latoya. She needed an inside angle, and there was a way. She would get a job with the internet sex service. She knew a famous feminist used the same tactic to penetrate Playboy during the '60s. Our foxy Infobabe set up a job interview, and dressed to impress. She got a lot of looks and few whistles when she went out on the street. The cab driver got a great look up her micro- miniskirt when she slid onto the back seat. She knew he was looking up her dress in the rear view mirror, but her dress was too short to do anything about it. So, she just giggled a little. At the job interview the receptionist told her to take off her little jacket and go in to see Mr. Big. It was cool in the air conditioning and her nipples poked out the front of her knit top. Mr. Big looked her up and down, and then walked around her. He told her to sit on the low couch. She did sit, and did not bother to cover anything. After all, she really wanted the story and the job. Mr. Big introduced her to Mr. Censor who came straight from the White House. Then, Mr. Big informed her that the job would be stripping in front of a TV camera connected to the internet. She would be in a booth with a computer keyboard. People would call into Latoya Jackson's Live Sex Show and tell our luscious little Infobabe what to do. Then she would do it. They would see her do it, live and instantaneously on their computer screens. With so many people watching the pay was great, the work would be fun, and it did not cost the internet viewer very much. She decided to take the job, but first there was a test. Mr. big wanted to see how she would perform. Would she be pleasing? Was she sexy? Did she look as good naked as she did half naked on the couch with her g-string panties showing and her nipples poking out? Would Mr. Censor object to her performance? Mr. Censor produced a V-Chip. He told her what it was and gave her the V-Chip. Somehow the V-Chip was going to stop crime, gangs, welfare, unwed mothers, alcoholics, drugs, and keep jobs from going overseas. Most of all the V-Chip would make sure the President got reelected. Well, she liked that big handsome hunk of a President. Better still, she knew the President liked women. I mean he didn't just pretend he liked them. He made love to them every chance he got. She would give him some good copy! She did not understand all the technical mumbo-jumbo that Mr. Censor spouted, but she wanted to pass the test. She wanted to get the job, help the President, and win the Pulitzer. She did not have any pockets in her skimpy outfit, so she took the V-Chip and stuck it down the front of her little g-string panties. Then, she looked up at Mr. Big. She could see that the lump in the handsome Mr. Big's pants had gotten bigger. Even Mr. Censor's lump had gotten bigger. She wondered if Mr. Censor kept V-Chips down the front of his pants too. She wondered just how far this test would go. How far did she want it to go? Should she dance first? Rub up against Mr. Big? Or, just start with a big move and reach up under her micro-miniskirt and pull her panties down the very first thing? She was a gambler, and she was losing her professional perspective. Her panties were getting wet just from thinking about it. If she removed her panties first, the V-Chip would fall out. What the heck, she thought, the moisture can't be doing that V-Chip any good. "Oh, one more thing," Mr. Big said, "that little red light means the TV camera will be showing your screen test to thousands of internet men and women. You don't mind do you?" She could just barely nod her head that it was ok. Her face flushed, her chest heaved up and down as she breathed hard. Her nipples got a little larger and her panties got wetter. This was so much more exciting than she had expected. Now, she was committed to the story and the job. She just knew she would be good at it. She could be a great reporter, a sexy star and help the President control the future! Her legs trembled a little, as she stretched and ran her hands involuntarily over her body, from her neck, over her full breasts lingering over her nipples, and down to the V between her legs. Infobabe's screen test had begun, and she wants you to go to the home page of Latoya's Live Sex Show at http://gramercy.ios.com/~genen9/showall.html to watch and tell her what to do. (Pssst...You must be over 18.) Copywrite Wendy 1996 + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!psgrain!news.uoregon.edu!uoregon!arclight.uoregon.edu!gatech!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!msunews!news From: lockha12@pilot.msu.edu (Jack Lockhart) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.marketplace,rec.games.video.classic,alt.games.video.classic Subject: Auction Update 5/2 - Vectrex and 14 Carts Date: 2 May 1996 16:19:30 GMT Organization: Michigan State University Lines: 37 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4manai$dtf@msunews.cl.msu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: 102he-pc-16.cl.msu.edu X-MSUnetID: lockha12 X-Authenticated-User: lockha12 X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.2 Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:4686 rec.games.video.marketplace:65793 rec.games.video.classic:47564 alt.games.video.classic:10853 The auction continues on my Vectrex in great condition with one controller (controller is taped up a bit but works fine) and the following games: Mine Storm (built in) Hyperchase Scramble Cosmic Chasm Berzerk Spike Blitz Space Wars Polar Rescue Fortress of Narzod Star Trek Pole Position Heads Up Star Castle Web Wars Includes overlays for all games except Mine Storm. No instructions though, sorry. The current bid is $190 by KevinD (thanks) The auction will end at midnight tomorrow. This is the last update that I will be able to post to the Usenet. Tomorrow I will be checking my e-mail every hour from 8-midnight. I will be able to send instant updates, but only to those who have bidded previously. I will also not accept any new bidders after 8pm tomorrow. Friday I will be taking the machine to the post office to determine the exact shipping amount(s) for the winner. Thank You :) Jack Lockhart (lockha12@pilot.msu.edu or 21922jhl@msu.edu) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!boulder!brain!drjohnso From: drjohnso@brain.UCCS.edu (David R Johnson) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: "When I say I want NEW Vectrex games..." revisited Date: 2 May 1996 23:21:42 GMT Organization: University of Colorado at Boulder Lines: 28 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mbg26$7qa@lace.colorado.edu> References: <4la09v$2vb@hole.sdsu.edu> <4lbpd8$56f@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4lqpsf$odb@crl8.crl.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: brain.uccs.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : Okay, okay, look: if we want to define the first video game as the first game : to be commercially released in some way, that's Computer Space. If we want to : define it as the first game-like computer program, well, I think there was a : Pong-like tennis game that preceeds Space War, and that would be it. I'm using : "Phoenix: the Rise & Fall of Home Video Games" as my source here. Sound right? I can't verify the source of this, although I am pretty sure this was in a copy of Electronic Games - the first "video game" (following the standard of some form of electronics entertainment with blips moving on the screen, even if this only takes place in a high-tech lab) was a Pong-type game with analog circuits wherein a blip was displayed on an ociloscope (spelling?). The blip bounced back and forth across a court seen from a side perspective (i.e. the ground was a horizontal line and the "net" was a short vertical ine extending up from this). Unlike Pong there were no paddles visible, and by pushing the "action button" you would automatically hit the ball back towards the opposite side of the screen. The novelty lay in the timing - by pushing the button at different times the ball (blip) would follow different paths. This was set up for a tour or demo for a lab back in about 1955 or so. Again, I can't vouch for the source entirely, but I do remember reading this in a legitimate "classic games" publication. Any further details or info would be appreciated. -- -D. "Share and enjoy." (drjohnso@brain.uccs.edu) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!news.eecs.nwu.edu!newsfeed.acns.nwu.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: Fri, 03 May 1996 01:58:43 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 13 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >Just have to let everyone know that I just received this game today! It >is such a joy of a game that I....I'm....Speechless. Seriously this game >is definitely worth any price. >Cant wait to see John D's next title!!! Still tossing around the idea of "Minestorm 96". Basically a hybrid of Minestorm and Sinistar. Planning on it to be 16K with another hidden game. Right now waiting on more Eproms so I can get the next batch of Patriots in the mail. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!tns.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!newshub.csu.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ucsbuxb.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!news From: jasonbar@nut.ucsb.edu (Jason D. Bardis) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: 5 May 1996 21:19:24 -0700 Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara Lines: 55 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mjukc$53e@nut.ucsb.edu> References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: nut.ucsb.edu Howdy Gotta add my $0.02 here, too. I got Patriots yesterday (waitin' for my Vector Vaders--John said he's short on cart cases, but shoudlbe along any day now--based on how good Patriots is, I'm eager to see VV!). I'm quite impressed w/ the game. Very very nicely done. Gameplay's excellent, and the missiles and all just look really keen in vector graphics. The icing on the cake, though was that both the cartridge label and the game's actual title screen proclaim my copy is serial # 6, and, of course, John put my name in the title screen too! However, I was a bit disappointed to note that John's sold so few copies of Pats--I guess I'm an early orderer, but I hope this isn't indicative of the number of games he's going to sell, esp. since he's making them available to the multi- cart fellas (true, yes?). I encourage everybody to not be a cheapskate and send John the reasonable $20 (incl. shipping) cost for the game, packaged nicely in a Genesis box, w/ docs and color cover (though, John, the styrofoam "frame" to make the little Vectrex cart fit in the Genesis cart-sized box was broken when it arrived...). The game itself is very polished and has several nice touches, like the fact that your 2 missile silos turn whenever your crosshair moves, so that they're always pointing at the crosshair, and when you lose a silo, there's a swell little animation of it spinning and fading out. Screen flicker can be a bit bad when the screen's full, but I actually think it's sort of a cool effect... Here are a few constructive criticisms (not complaints or bugs, just things I'd like to see John implement in the future). Your basic friendly feedback... -Analog joystick control would really enhance gameplay--push the stick a little and the crosshair moves slowly, push it far and it moves fast. As it is, button 1 controls the crosshair speed, cycling it through 4 or so different speeds--I always miss and hit button 2 and pause the game, disorienting me--it's a bit awkward. -Overlay!!! Man, even though I have exactly a total of 0 overlays for my Vectrex (anybody got spares...?) and I'm used to playing in boring B&W, I couldn't help thinking how neat a color overlay would look. All in all, a fine piece of software--waiting on John's 3rd effort! -Jason -- Jason Bardis(jasonbar@bolt.ucsb.edu,www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~jasonbar) The Simpsons.3DO.cycling.AbFab.PWEI.LEGO.Duckman.Tit Wrench.G-Force autocrosses/rallyes.Atari.mechanical engineering.Ministry.Tempest.NIN The Jitterbug.Bill Gibson.Robotics.Tim Burton.The Cult.fried cheese + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!library.ucla.edu!info.ucla.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: 1 May 1996 19:59:32 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 12 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Just have to let everyone know that I just received this game today! It is such a joy of a game that I....I'm....Speechless. Seriously this game is definitely worth any price. I will be doing a review sometime soon (Want to play it a little more!). I just found the hidden game (it is great as well). Dont worry I wont spoil it for you. I will give reassureance as it isn't that hard to find.... Cant wait to see John D's next title!!! -Mike The way games were meant is summed up in one word...Vectrex! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!arclight.uoregon.edu!enews.sgi.com!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: 3d imager and light pen construction Date: 4 May 1996 13:24:22 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 5 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mg3s6$82d@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Would it be possible to make either of these items. If so how? If anybody has any ideas can you please post them! Thanks Mike + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!arclight.uoregon.edu!enews.sgi.com!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Color vectrex Date: 4 May 1996 13:27:43 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 6 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mg42g$857@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hey hows the color vectrex thing working out? How much will this thing cost when it is completed? Not much else to say, but keep up the good work! Thanks Mike + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!news1.inlink.com!news1.i1.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Zanen Kit is Coming!!! YES!! Date: 3 May 1996 23:55:52 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 15 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mekg8$prp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hello, Well, Arbury Jones has come through for all of us Vectrex owners!! He is now working on the Zanen kit for the Vectrex, and should have them ready to ship within the next 2 weeks. In case you didn't see the previous posts, Zanen Electronics makes "get well" kits for arcade game monitors. These kits can make a "sick" or "tired" monitor like new again, and Zanen's reputation in the arcade industry is legendary. The price has not been set yet, but I'm guessing it should be under $15, including UPS shipping. I will post the price and ordering information as soon as I have the info from Arbury. Thanks, Michael Kelley + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!achap.demon.co.uk!ant From: Anthony Chapman Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 19:08:20 +0100 Organization: Big Ant, BOYEEEE! Lines: 14 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: achap.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: achap.demon.co.uk MIME-Version: 1.0 In article , Bill Marrs spews forth : > >Sinistar! ...if you can do that voice, I'll be your first customer. :-) "RUN, COWARD!" or is that "RON, HOWARD!" BIG Ant Chapman. "Dogfood is as dogfood does; Whole countries are dying for us, you know." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.sojourn.com!condor.ic.net!news From: dano@ic.net (Dan Mowczan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: A Vectrex Auction -- initial posting Date: 5 May 1996 19:30:44 GMT Organization: ICNet, your link to the Internet Lines: 82 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mivl4$2hq@condor.ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p123.ply1.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Vectrex Auction --------------- I'm not collecting vectrex anymore. Neat system, but I have other things to concentrate on. 1. Cash is preferred. I just spent a whole lot of money and I sure would like to recover some. Feel free to ask for or check out my wantlists at ftp://ic.net/users/dano/wantlists. 2. BUYING FROM DANO IS EASY. No more bid numbers, just UserIDs. The only think I ask is you attempt to always place bids from the same user accounts. Also, I encourage you to bid with an Alias. Simply state "Please call me xxxyz" and I'll do it, but also make sure you state this in each bid post. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2a. Please observe the following bid increments. Amount Increment --------------- --------- $1.00 - $19.00 $1 $20.00 - $49.00 $2 $50.00 + $5 3. GETTING WHAT YOU WON FROM DANO IS EASY. I ship either USPS or UPS at my discretion. Shipping rates are as follows. Winnings Cost Reason ------------------- ----- --------------------------------- A couple carts $2.50 Padded Envelope Several carts $4.25 Box and packing material Console $10.00 Heavy item. These rates apply to US bidders. Bidders outside the country MUST tell me they are international and give their address up front. 4. LAST MINUTE BIDDING WITH DANO IS HARD. I will have a 1/2/sold portion of the auction for popular items at my discretion. 5. Auction ends 5/14/96. This is when the 1/2/sold portion will start. Absolute end of the auction is indefinite. Item Notes Bid Who ------------------------ -------------------------- ------ ------- Vectrex System Incl. Minestorm overlay, 50.00 2 Joysticks. One of the joysticks tends to point downward instead of centering properly. Armor Attack Includes Overlay 10.00 Berzerk Includes Overlay 10.00 Blitz! Includes Overlay 10.00 Clean Sweep Includes Overlay 10.00 Cosmic Chasm Includes Overlay 10.00 Overlay has a crack Fortress of Nazrod Includes Overlay 10.00 Heads Up Includes Overlay 10.00 Hyperchase Includes Overlay 10.00 Ripoff Includes Overlay 10.00 Scramble Includes Overlay 10.00 Space Wars Includes Overlay 10.00 Spike Includes Overlay 10.00 Star Castle Includes Overlay 10.00 Starhawk Includes Overlay 10.00 Star Trek Includes Overlay 10.00 Condition note: Most games are very clean and nice, and all but the Cosmic Chasm overlay are in great shape also. A few carts, Space Wars and to a lesser extent Cosmic Chasm, are missing a small strip of label on the edge. -- ---------dano@ic.net, Antique Computer and Video Game Collector---------- 2600: 432 7800: 52 Lynx: 22 Intv: 126 Vect: 16 | For want lists, 5200: 50 8bit: 37 Jag: 15 ColV: 41 Pong: 4 | finger dano@ic.net -----Want to sell your old Computer/Video game equipment? Write me!----- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!gatech!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!hunter.premier.net!insync!uuneo.neosoft.com!news.sesqui.net!rice!usenet From: SPIKE the Percussionist Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: 6 May 1996 18:15:56 GMT Organization: *#(^%#)%!)(&$ Lines: 18 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mlfks$i2j@larry.rice.edu> References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: speyek.bioc.rice.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Macintosh; I; 68K) X-URL: news:DqvwLy.8AE@atria.com > >: Still tossing around the idea of "Minestorm 96". >: Basically a hybrid of Minestorm and Sinistar. > >Sinistar! ...if you can do that voice, I'll be your first customer. :-) you should give it a better name though. since it's a hybrid........sinistorm SPIKE the Percussionist ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + http://es.rice.edu/~speyek/SPIKE.HTML + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!pubxfer.news.psi.net!usenet From: Keith Kuzujanakis Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots - get this game! Date: Mon, 06 May 1996 13:03:09 -0700 Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 14 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <318E5AFD.16AE@dayton.dncx.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.243.130.9 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; U) Listen people, If you own a Vectrex, this is a must have game! This game is as good or better than anything previously released for the system. I downloaded the Patriots video file from the author's web page before I received my copy of the game, and it put my expectations high. Let me tell you, you won't be disapointed in it! I also picked up Vector Vaders and although it is a good game, Patriots is in a whole new ballpark! This game delivers that high-speed arcade action that fits my tastes just perfectly. Thanks John, for a great new game! Keith + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!gatech!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ucsbuxb.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!news From: jasonbar@nut.ucsb.edu (Jason D. Bardis) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart wanted! Date: 6 May 1996 08:48:07 -0700 Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara Lines: 23 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ml6vn$jpe@nut.ucsb.edu> References: <4ml4rm$no7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nut.ucsb.edu macguitar@aol.com (Mac Guitar) writes: >Does anyone know Sean Kelly's address or #, so I can order the latest >multicart for the Vectrex? Pretty sure it's skelly@xnet.com >Does anyone know if Patriots will be on it?? Sorry to dig into you, but I think that's _so lame_. It's one thing to make a multi-cart of games from a big, faceless (and out of business) corporation, but John Dondzila _just_ finished Patriots a week or two ago, and I really think you should buy his version--you get a box, manual, and customized title page. Come on, do y'all still have that pirating/copying mentality from the days of the Apple II, Atari 800, & C=64? -Jason -- Jason Bardis(jasonbar@bolt.ucsb.edu,www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~jasonbar) The Simpsons.3DO.cycling.AbFab.PWEI.LEGO.Duckman.Tit Wrench.G-Force autocrosses/rallyes.Atari.mechanical engineering.Ministry.Tempest.NIN The Jitterbug.Bill Gibson.Robotics.Tim Burton.The Cult.fried cheese + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!news.tulane.edu!news.engr.subr.edu!mr.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!lerc.nasa.gov!purdue!news.bu.edu!transfer.stratus.com!news3.near.net!atria.com!propane!bill From: bill@atria.com (Bill Marrs) Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Message-ID: Sender: news@atria.com Nntp-Posting-Host: propane.atria.com Organization: Atria Software, Inc. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> Distribution: inet Date: Sat, 4 May 1996 14:08:22 GMT Lines: 32 pcjohn@crisp.net wrote: : >Just have to let everyone know that I just received this game today! It : >is such a joy of a game that I....I'm....Speechless. Seriously this game : >is definitely worth any price. I agree, I got mine 2 days ago. It's certainly one of the best Vectrex games ever. It's a true missile command game, plus there are quite a few details in the game that really show careful thought was put into its design and implementation. (e.g. pause button, control of the speed of the crosshairs, level speed-up when you have no defenses left (it's nasty but it's the right thing to do), extra cities when you are full get saved until you need them, etc...) It's little details like this that can really make the difference in a game. Even the box and instructions were nicely done! Congratulations John, you've done a great job! : >Cant wait to see John D's next title!!! I still haven't found the secret game yet, I must be an idiot but I don't have a clue! : Still tossing around the idea of "Minestorm 96". : Basically a hybrid of Minestorm and Sinistar. Sinistar! ...if you can do that voice, I'll be your first customer. :-) -- Bill Marrs mailto:bill@atria.com http://www.apocalypse.org/pub/u/bill/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!warwick!lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk!ard12 From: ard12@eng.cam.ac.uk (A.R. Duell) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: light pen Date: 2 May 1996 10:16:28 GMT Organization: University of Cambridge, England Lines: 30 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ma21s$6fc@lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk> References: <3183B6BE.C15@eskimo.com> <4lg9gi$7qu@lastactionhero.rs.itd.umich.edu> <4m5mkp$87h@news.csus.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: club.eng.cam.ac.uk Keywords: light pen, hardware, schematic sandhoff@csus.edu (John F. Sandhoff) writes: >phototransistor to shape the signal. (really, honest, I WILL post the >schematic some day...). For those that want to experiment, Tony Duell Yes, I'd love to see the schematic of the original light pen. I suspect it would be next-to-trivial to reproduce. >As far as cables, I've found a LIMITED source of SEGA extension cables >that can be used to either extend the controller, or chop off one end >and use to build your own light pen or goggles. I picked up a few to >play with building some light pens with. Are these cables pretty common, >or have they become hard to come by (they cost me a couple bucks each; They seem to be very hard to find in the UK at the moment - the last lot I bought cost \pounds 4.95 (about $8, I guess) each, and that was bout 2 years ago. I've taken to buying the cheapest sega controllers I can find and raiding them for the cables. Warning : The colours of the wires in these cables is _NOT_ standardised. Check out the wiring with an ohmmeter before using one. >the downside is that if anyone wanted some, packaging and postage within >the US would probably double the expense). >-- John -- -tony ard12@eng.cam.ac.uk The gates in my computer are AND,OR and NOT, not Bill + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: To those who ordered Patriots .... Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 02:09:36 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 26 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mmc61$e9f@newton.crisp.net> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Here's an update for anyone who ordered Patriots. I received double the amount of orders than Vaders in the first week. I build the units out of parts from 4 main suppliers. Out of those 4, 2 orders were backordered and just showed up. The mini-cart cases have still not showed up. Please, I say again, please do not patronize Radio Shack. They are the most worthless company and I can't see why they are still are in business. They certainly don't have answers to my questions. BAck to those cases. I have found a suitable replacement for the mini-cart case. It's a bit bigger but just as rugged. I will be picking them up by hand tomorrow night and will immediately get production underway again. I know we're only talking a week delay here, but everything ran so smooth with Vector Vaders, I never expected this with Patriots. Bottom line .... If you've ordered Patriots (or Vector Vaders), it will be in the mail, on route to you by Saturday (5/11). Again, I apologize for the delay. John Dondzila + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!arclight.uoregon.edu!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 02:02:25 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 40 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mmbok$duj@newton.crisp.net> References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> <4mjukc$53e@nut.ucsb.edu> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >The game itself is very polished and has several nice touches, like the >fact that your 2 missile silos turn whenever your crosshair moves, so that >they're always pointing at the crosshair, and when you lose a silo, there's >a swell little animation of it spinning and fading out. Screen flicker >can be a bit bad when the screen's full, but I actually think it's sort >of a cool effect... Can't be helped. Sad to say, the Vectrex doesn't have the fastest CPU in the world, and that's what happens when you draw too many vectors at once. >-Analog joystick control would really enhance gameplay--push the stick a >little and the crosshair moves slowly, push it far and it moves fast. >As it is, button 1 controls the crosshair speed, cycling it through 4 or >so different speeds--I always miss and hit button 2 and pause the game, >disorienting me--it's a bit awkward. I originally had analog input for the controller. But, it was really, really, really bad. The pots in that joystick are way too small and the analog reading was very, very bumping. Accurate targeting was impossible. Believe me, it was. Any doubts about analog control on a Vectrex, then try out hyperchase. The hidden game also originally had analog control and I removed it. It was just too awkward and I felt it crippled both games. >-Overlay!!! Man, even though I have exactly a total of 0 overlays for >my Vectrex (anybody got spares...?) and I'm used to playing in boring >B&W, I couldn't help thinking how neat a color overlay would look. One of my customers designed an overlay for Vector VAders. It is fantastic ! I don't know if he plans to market it though. >All in all, a fine piece of software--waiting on John's 3rd effort! I've decided to do a third and final game later this year. No definite ideas for a title or date though. John D + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!gatech!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.crl.com!crl2.crl.com!not-for-mail From: btomlin@crl.com (Bruce Tomlin) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: light pen Date: 3 May 1996 09:11:07 -0700 Organization: San Antonio, TX Lines: 9 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mdb6r$g8b@crl2.crl.com> References: <4lg9gi$7qu@lastactionhero.rs.itd.umich.edu> <4m5mkp$87h@news.csus.edu> <4ma21s$6fc@lyra.csx.cam.ac.uk> Reply-To: btomlin@aol.com NNTP-Posting-Host: crl2.crl.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Lunatic Johnathan Bruce E'Sex (lunatic@netcom.com) wrote in rec.games.vectrex: > If you can't find a decent cable with DB-9 connector anywhere else, >you can always go to GoodWill/Salvation Army/Savers/other secondhand >thrift shop (not sure what typical shops are, outside of U.S.) and see >if you can find an old Atari or compatible joystick. The plastic on Nope. Most of them not only have a mere seven wires, but you can see that there aren't even pins in the end of the connector. It has to be a Sega-compatible controller. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.cc.emory.edu!cssun.mathcs.emory.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!server2.ols.net!usenet From: stuntboy@ols.net (Chris Georgoulias) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex,rec.games.video.marketplace Subject: FS: Vectrex Games Date: Sat, 04 May 1996 05:00:40 GMT Organization: Online South Lines: 41 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mehcu$sjv@server2.ols.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: 205.139.152.57 X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Xref: csus.edu rec.games.vectrex:4706 rec.games.video.marketplace:66072 ATTENTION VECTREX COLLECTORS The following items are from my personal collection. This sale is geared towards collectors who want items that are in excellent shape and are after boxes with plastic inserts and manuals. Unless otherwise noted, all overlays are in the original white paper sleeve and are in excellent shape. All boxes are still crisp and glossy just like the day I bought them. The price stickers are still affixed. Buyer pays shipping. Priority goes to those who order multiple items. Please send all replies to Chris Georgoulias Loose Games Fortress of Narzod (NO BOX, scratched overlay, torn manual) $25 Boxed Games (crisp boxes w/insert, manual, and overlay w/ paper sleeve) Star Trek $22 Clean Sweep $22 Scramble $22 Berzerk $22 Bedlam (overlay is scratched) $22 Rip Off $22 Solar Quest $23 Blitz $23 Starhawk $26 Hyperchase $26 Heads Up $30 Cosmic Chasm $32 Spike $36 Thanks..... -chris + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!news.rmii.com!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!nntp.teleport.com!netaxs.com!not-for-mail From: heller@cdnow.com (A. Karl Heller) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: FIRE: WTB vectrex & 3d imager. Date: 3 May 1996 23:49:09 GMT Organization: CDnow - The World's Largest Online Music Store http://cdnow.com Lines: 16 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4me61l$dfh@netaxs.com> Reply-To: heller@cdnow.com NNTP-Posting-Host: daria.cdnow.com X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 950515BETA PL0] Due to a fire which totaled everything.. I am trying to replace the following: 1 Good/mint vectrex with overlay and stick 2 NEW vectrex sticks 1 in the box 3d imager with discs/cart If anybody has these things for sale at a fixed price or something... Let me know so I can try to get some money for it from the insurance people. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | A. Karl Heller | Official Penn-State Engineering Thoughts: | | heller@cdnow.com | You are confused; but this is your normal state. | | http://cdnow.com | Why can't you be unique and original like everybody else?| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!tns.sdsu.edu!ucsnews!sol.ctr.columbia.edu!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.sprintlink.net!new-news.sprintlink.net!buffnet2.buffnet.net!news From: catcher@buffnet.net (Mike Cherven) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Q: How to test all 4 ctrllr buttons? Date: Tue, 07 May 96 05:39:45 GMT Organization: The Dark Side BBS Lines: 20 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mmn85$g64@buffnet2.buffnet.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dppp29.buffnet.net X-Newsreader: News Xpress 2.0 Beta #0 Hi! I picked up a couple of Vec controllers at the flea today. Anyone know of any vec games that use all 4 buttons so I can test them completely? I have mine up in the attic at the moment, and I have 8 games, maybe one of them will do it. Speaking of which, assuming they work so I can replace my old one with a better one, I'll have 2 controllers up for trade offers if anyone is interested. One has been taken apart, you can see some scratching at the seam, and denting where the label was pulled back to access the screws. The other is really beat, as the horizontal spring is broken, and some goofball cut a square hole in the plastic apparently to try to access the insides to fix it. It does work though. Thanx! ....Mike *Tradelist* 1991 Hallmark Enterprise Ornament, classic carts, Vinyl Picture Discs, Kitchen sink. See my web page at: http://www.buffnet.net/~catcher/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!sunlight.bat.bellsouth.net!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!ucsbuxb.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!news From: jasonbar@nut.ucsb.edu (Jason D. Bardis) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vectrex Zanen Kit is Coming!!! YES!! Date: 5 May 1996 11:23:07 -0700 Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara Lines: 16 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mirmb$n8b@nut.ucsb.edu> References: <4mekg8$prp@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nut.ucsb.edu mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) writes: > Well, Arbury Jones has come through for all of us Vectrex owners!! He >is now working on the Zanen kit for the Vectrex, and should have them >ready to ship within the next 2 weeks. Yes!!! What, exactly, will it do? Get rid of the buzzing...sharpen the picture...? -Jason -- Jason Bardis(jasonbar@bolt.ucsb.edu,www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~jasonbar) The Simpsons.3DO.cycling.AbFab.PWEI.LEGO.Duckman.Tit Wrench.G-Force autocrosses/rallyes.Atari.mechanical engineering.Ministry.Tempest.NIN The Jitterbug.Bill Gibson.Robotics.Tim Burton.The Cult.fried cheese + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!news.dra.com!news.mid.net!newsfeed.ksu.ksu.edu!news.physics.uiowa.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: macguitar@aol.com (Mac Guitar) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Multicart wanted! Date: 6 May 1996 11:11:50 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 8 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ml4rm$no7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: macguitar@aol.com (Mac Guitar) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Does anyone know Sean Kelly's address or #, so I can order the latest multicart for the Vectrex? Does anyone know if Patriots will be on it?? Thanks! Michael + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!tns.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!newshub.csu.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.sojourn.com!condor.ic.net!news From: dano@ic.net (Dan Mowczan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex update Date: 8 May 1996 02:20:42 GMT Organization: ICNet, your link to the Internet Lines: 77 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mp0dq$pcm@condor.ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p079.ply1.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Vectrex Auction --------------- I'm not collecting vectrex anymore. Neat system, but I have other things to concentrate on. 1. Cash is preferred. I just spent a whole lot of money and I sure would like to recover some. Feel free to ask for or check out my wantlists at ftp://ic.net/users/dano/wantlists. 2. BUYING FROM DANO IS EASY. No more bid numbers, just UserIDs. The only think I ask is you attempt to always place bids from the same user accounts. Also, I encourage you to bid with an Alias. Simply state "Please call me xxxyz" and I'll do it, but also make sure you state this in each bid post. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2a. Please observe the following bid increments. Amount Increment --------------- --------- $1.00 - $19.00 $1 $20.00 - $49.00 $2 $50.00 + $5 3. GETTING WHAT YOU WON FROM DANO IS EASY. I ship either USPS or UPS at my discretion. Shipping rates are as follows. Winnings Cost Reason ------------------- ----- --------------------------------- A couple carts $2.50 Padded Envelope Several carts $4.25 Box and packing material Console $10.00 Heavy item. These rates apply to US bidders. Bidders outside the country MUST tell me they are international and give their address up front. 4. LAST MINUTE BIDDING WITH DANO IS HARD. I will have a 1/2/sold portion of the auction for popular items at my discretion. 5. Auction ends 5/14/96. This is when the 1/2/sold portion will start. Absolute end of the auction is indefinite. Item Notes Bid Who ------------------------ -------------------------- ------ ------- Vectrex System Incl. Minestorm overlay, 65.00 Craig 2 Joysticks. One of the joysticks tends to point downward instead of centering properly. Armor Attack Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Berzerk Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Blitz! Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Clean Sweep Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Cosmic Chasm Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Overlay has a crack Fortress of Nazrod Includes Overlay 10.00 Heads Up Includes Overlay 10.00 Hyperchase Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Ripoff Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Scramble Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Space Wars Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Spike Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Star Castle Includes Overlay 10.00 Twhy Starhawk Includes Overlay 10.00 Star Trek Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge -- ---------dano@ic.net, Antique Computer and Video Game Collector---------- 2600: 432 7800: 52 Lynx: 22 Intv: 126 Vect: 16 | For want lists, 5200: 50 8bit: 37 Jag: 15 ColV: 41 Pong: 4 | finger dano@ic.net -----Want to sell your old Computer/Video game equipment? Write me!----- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!imci3!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!ncar!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!lll-winken.llnl.gov!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!corn.cso.niu.edu!not-for-mail From: z931205@corn.cso.niu.edu (David Kim) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Programming Vectrex games Date: 7 May 1996 22:37:32 -0500 Organization: Northern Illinois University Lines: 14 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mp4ts$dur@corn.cso.niu.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: corn.cso.niu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Is there any material on the net relating to programming the Vectrex? You know, to write your own games (as John has done.) If so, where can I find it? I lost the address of the Vectrex FTP site. Thanks, Dave -- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!news.ossi.com!pagesat.net!sun.sirius.com!ppp089-sf2.sirius.com!user From: adrian@sirius.com (Adrian Roberts) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: How do I get Patriots & Vector Vaders? Date: Wed, 08 May 1996 18:12:29 -0700 Organization: Sirius Connections Lines: 13 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: ppp089-sf2.sirius.com Haven't checked out this group in a while, and apparently I'm out of it. All this talk about Patriots and Vector Vaders. How can I get them? How much? Who do I send a check to? Someone, please let me know! xoxoxo...Adrian ----------------- adrian@sirius.com ----------------- hair color this week: Bleach Blonde ----------------- CD of the moment: Scheer-"Infliction" ----------------- Nostalgia is a weapon. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!decwrl!enews.sgi.com!sgigate.sgi.com!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!news.texas.net!dnet02-27.sat.texas.net!user From: wolfgang@texas.net (wolfgang) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart wanted! Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 01:11:20 -0600 Organization: Texas Networking, Inc. Lines: 7 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <4ml4rm$no7@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4ml6vn$jpe@nut.ucsb.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dnet02-27.sat.texas.net X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b22.0+ In article <4ml6vn$jpe@nut.ucsb.edu>, jasonbar@nut.ucsb.edu (Jason D. Bardis) wrote: > Come on, do y'all still have that pirating/copying > mentality from the days of the Apple II, Atari 800, & C=64? . . . and days of Vectrex? Yes, as a matter of fact we do. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!newshub.sdsu.edu!rohan!leeg From: leeg@rohan.sdsu.edu (lee) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: 8 May 1996 06:36:49 GMT Organization: San Diego State University Lines: 16 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mpfe1$m2u@hole.sdsu.edu> References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> <4mjukc$53e@nut.ucsb.edu> <4mmbok$duj@newton.crisp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: rohan.sdsu.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] Bill Marrs (bill@atria.com) wrote: : pcjohn@crisp.net wrote: : : I've decided to do a third and final game later this year. No definite : : ideas for a title or date though. : Final? :-( : Why stop now? Not enough business? I'll support....I've lost your address but I'll take a copy of both games ($20 ea?) if John or someone can send me an email. Yes, I have a multi-cart and can send it back for reprogramming but let's support our beloved console. It's kind of cool telling people that new games are still being made. If enough support is given, maybe John will continue? Gaymond Lee + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!news1.inlink.com!news.flinet.com!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.ultranet.com!bigboote.WPI.EDU!news3.near.net!atria.com!propane!bill From: bill@atria.com (Bill Marrs) Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Message-ID: Sender: news@atria.com Nntp-Posting-Host: propane.atria.com Organization: Atria Software, Inc. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <4mbq1j$uf@newton.crisp.net> <4mjukc$53e@nut.ucsb.edu> <4mmbok$duj@newton.crisp.net> Distribution: inet Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 20:57:34 GMT Lines: 11 pcjohn@crisp.net wrote: : I've decided to do a third and final game later this year. No definite : ideas for a title or date though. Final? :-( Why stop now? -- Bill Marrs mailto:bill@atria.com http://www.apocalypse.org/pub/u/bill/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.dacom.co.kr!nntp.coast.net!fu-berlin.de!cs.tu-berlin.de!karolus From: karolus@cs.tu-berlin.de (achim stIndT) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: FS: (DE) bare Vectrex, controller in bad shape Date: 09 May 1996 22:17:57 GMT Organization: Technical University of Berlin Lines: 10 Message-ID: <4mtne8$70e@news.cs.tu-berlin.de> NNTP-Posting-Host: kubismus.cs.tu-berlin.de Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Here is a Vectrex in quite good shape. It has a low hum, and one minor scratch. No carts, no overlay. The controller however is in bad shape: Joystick does recenter only horizontal, buttons are only working when strongly pressed, the label is missing and the plastic case has been treated with a screwdriver (it seems, the previous owner tried to force it open, before discovering the screws under the label) Requesting 50 german marks plus p&p obo. Achim + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!sdd.hp.com!hp-pcd!hplabs!hplntx!hplb!hpwin055.uksr!wrsquire From: wrsquire@br.itc.hp.com (#Roger Squire ) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: vectrex ship icon Date: 8 May 1996 17:44:56 GMT Organization: Hewlett-Packard Lines: 51 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4mqmio$kvl@hpwin055.uksr.hp.com> References: <4m8cem$j7a@milo.mcs.anl.gov> NNTP-Posting-Host: troll.br.itc.hp.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Mike Hoffberg (hoffberg@hera.aps.anl.gov) wrote: : Here is an icon that can be used for the vectrex emulator. : MIKE : begin 744 ship.ico : M ! $ (" 0 #H @ %@ "@ @ 0 $ ! ( : M " " @( @ ( @ " @ : M@(" ,# P /\ /\ #__P#_ _P#_ /__ #___\ : M : M : M : M < : M '< <' ' ' ' '=P : M !W<' =P!P ' : M< =P '< : M !P '< !P : M : M : M : M : M : M : ! : : end : -- : Michael Hoffberg /.\ Argonne god of a bitch : hoffberg@aps.anl.gov // \\ National spelled backwards : mike@anl.gov //_O_\\ Lab is dog - anonymous : Standard Disclaimer Applies /__| |__\ (yes, it is still there) -- Regards --Roger ******************************************************************************** * *************** __ ************** * W.Roger Squire, ************ / / ************ * Technical Specialist, ********** / / ********* * Hewlett Packard. ******** / /___ ______ ******* * Finance Remarketing Europe ******* / __ // __ / ****** * Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, Berks. UK ******* / / / // /_/ / ****** * ******** /_/ /_// ____/ ******* * Tel : +44-1-344-763823 ********* / / ********* * Fax : +44-1-344-763821 *********** / / *********** * email : wrsquire@troll.br.itc.hp.com ************* /_/ **************** ******************************************************************************** + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!tns.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!tezcat.com!news.ner.bbnplanet.net!prod.mpi.com!news3.near.net!atria.com!propane!bill From: bill@atria.com (Bill Marrs) Subject: Re: How do I get Patriots & Vector Vaders? Message-ID: Sender: news@atria.com Nntp-Posting-Host: propane.atria.com Organization: Atria Software, Inc. X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] References: <4mrpqm$185@news.us.net> Distribution: inet Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 18:08:10 GMT Lines: 8 See John Dondzila's WWW page on his "1996 VECTREX CREATIONS": http://www.texel.com/home/pcjohn/vectrex.html or, send him email directly at: pcjohn@crisp.net -- Bill Marrs mailto:bill@atria.com http://www.apocalypse.org/pub/u/bill/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!decwrl!genmagic!sgigate.sgi.com!news.msfc.nasa.gov!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!lexis-nexis!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: 7 May 1996 12:39:54 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mnucq$nih@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4mmbok$duj@newton.crisp.net> Reply-To: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Final game? No please say it aint so. Is this a final game for '96 or forever?? No please say it aint so. Well if its a final game forever I hope you change your mind. If its a final game for '96 I hope you change mind. Both Vector Vaders and Patriots are extremely great games and it will be a sad loss if you decide to quit. Well if you do decide to quit I would just like to say tahnks for the very well done software! Thanks -Mike + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!spool.mu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!crchh327.rich.bnr.ca!woodcock From: woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: 9 May 1996 21:42:39 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research; Richardson, Texas, USA Lines: 26 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mtosf$igg@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <31916dd0.196024@news.zone.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: carphc21.rich.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] EricTremblay (tremblet@zone.ca) wrote: : I agree to say that Patriots is a great game. Vey nice sounds and : graphics. The best so far on the Vectrex !... I have to agree. I have basically decided that this is the best game available for the Vectrex among all the titles. The game really came out nicely, even the sound effects (which, BTW, are a thinly veiled copy of the 2600 sound suite; no need to reinvent the wheel!) The game is SUPERB. : It's hard for me to admit that I might be a complete idiot..., but I : tried almost everything and I didn't find the hidden game. Could : PLEASE someone email me how to access it. I'm really curious... Don't feel bad; I tried for about 1 hour. Things that DON'T WORK: Don't file any bullets; let the game end; score = 0 Don't file any bullets; let the game end; score > 0 Waste all your bullets; let the game end; score = 0 Waste all your bullets; let the game end; score > 0 -- THANX...Gregg day 214.684.7380 night UNLIST/PUBL TEXAS NOT CANADA! woodcock@nortel.com or bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu *CLASSIC VIDEOGAME COLLECTOR BUY/SELL/TRADE NON-COMPUTER (ARCADE/HOME)* "If you quote me on this I'll have to deny it; I won't remember because I have such a bad memory. Not only that, but my memory is *terrible*." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!tns.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!newshub.csu.net!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu!csn!nntp-xfer-1.csn.net!ncar!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!aanews.merit.net!branch.com!condor.ic.net!news From: dano@ic.net (Dan Mowczan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Auction update Date: 10 May 1996 04:13:10 GMT Organization: ICNet, your link to the Internet Lines: 83 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mufom$56d@condor.ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p054.ply1.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII Vectrex Auction --------------- I'm not collecting vectrex anymore. Neat system, but I have other things to concentrate on. 1. Cash is preferred. I just spent a whole lot of money and I sure would like to recover some. Feel free to ask for or check out my wantlists at ftp://ic.net/users/dano/wantlists. 2. BUYING FROM DANO IS EASY. No more bid numbers, just UserIDs. The only think I ask is you attempt to always place bids from the same user accounts. Also, I encourage you to bid with an Alias. Simply state "Please call me xxxyz" and I'll do it, but also make sure you state this in each bid post. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2a. Please observe the following bid increments. Amount Increment --------------- --------- $1.00 - $19.00 $1 $20.00 - $49.00 $2 $50.00 + $5 3. GETTING WHAT YOU WON FROM DANO IS EASY. I ship either USPS or UPS at my discretion. Shipping rates are as follows. Winnings Cost Reason ------------------- ----- --------------------------------- A couple carts $2.50 Padded Envelope Several carts $4.25 Box and packing material Console $10.00 Heavy item. These rates apply to US bidders. Bidders outside the country MUST tell me they are international and give their address up front. 4. LAST MINUTE BIDDING WITH DANO IS HARD. I will have a 1/2/sold portion of the auction for popular items at my discretion. 5. Auction ends 5/14/96. This is when the 1/2/sold portion will start. Absolute end of the auction is indefinite. Item Notes Bid Who ------------------------ -------------------------- ------ ------- Vectrex System Incl. Minestorm overlay, 75.00 Craig 2 Joysticks. One of the joysticks tends to point downward instead of centering properly. Armor Attack Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Berzerk Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Blitz! Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Clean Sweep Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Cosmic Chasm Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Overlay has a crack Fortress of Nazrod Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Heads Up Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Hyperchase Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Ripoff Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Scramble Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Space Wars Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Spike Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Star Castle Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Starhawk Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Star Trek Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Condition note: Most games are very clean and nice, and all but the Cosmic Chasm overlay are in great shape also. A few carts, Space Wars and to a lesser extent Cosmic Chasm, are missing a small strip of label on the edge. -- ---------dano@ic.net, Antique Computer and Video Game Collector---------- 2600: 432 7800: 52 Lynx: 22 Intv: 126 Vect: 16 | For want lists, 5200: 50 8bit: 37 Jag: 15 ColV: 41 Pong: 4 | finger dano@ic.net -----Want to sell your old Computer/Video game equipment? Write me!----- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: To those who ordered Patriots .... Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 02:39:31 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 12 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mrmm4$79@newton.crisp.net> References: <4mmc61$e9f@newton.crisp.net> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 More info .... The boards are done. I just finished mounting 20 of them into their cases. All that's left is final test, stickering packaging and they'll be on their way. John D + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!decwrl!enews.sgi.com!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vectrex Zanen Kit is Coming!!! YES!! Date: 8 May 1996 01:48:54 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mpck6$b9e@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4mirmb$n8b@nut.ucsb.edu> Reply-To: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com "What, exactly, will it do? Get rid of the buzzing...sharpen the picture...?" A Zanen kit will cure many "tired" or "sick" monitor problems. Dim screen, shaky screen, and "breathing" are all symptoms that should be cured by a Zanen Kit in most cases + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news2.acs.oakland.edu!condor.ic.net!news From: dano@ic.net (Dan Mowczan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Auction update Date: 9 May 1996 02:52:20 GMT Organization: ICNet, your link to the Internet Lines: 82 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mrml4$12k@condor.ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p207.ply1.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Vectrex Auction --------------- I'm not collecting vectrex anymore. Neat system, but I have other things to concentrate on. 1. Cash is preferred. I just spent a whole lot of money and I sure would like to recover some. Feel free to ask for or check out my wantlists at ftp://ic.net/users/dano/wantlists. 2. BUYING FROM DANO IS EASY. No more bid numbers, just UserIDs. The only think I ask is you attempt to always place bids from the same user accounts. Also, I encourage you to bid with an Alias. Simply state "Please call me xxxyz" and I'll do it, but also make sure you state this in each bid post. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2a. Please observe the following bid increments. Amount Increment --------------- --------- $1.00 - $19.00 $1 $20.00 - $49.00 $2 $50.00 + $5 3. GETTING WHAT YOU WON FROM DANO IS EASY. I ship either USPS or UPS at my discretion. Shipping rates are as follows. Winnings Cost Reason ------------------- ----- --------------------------------- A couple carts $2.50 Padded Envelope Several carts $4.25 Box and packing material Console $10.00 Heavy item. These rates apply to US bidders. Bidders outside the country MUST tell me they are international and give their address up front. 4. LAST MINUTE BIDDING WITH DANO IS HARD. I will have a 1/2/sold portion of the auction for popular items at my discretion. 5. Auction ends 5/14/96. This is when the 1/2/sold portion will start. Absolute end of the auction is indefinite. Item Notes Bid Who ------------------------ -------------------------- ------ ------- Vectrex System Incl. Minestorm overlay, 70.00 PD 2 Joysticks. One of the joysticks tends to point downward instead of centering properly. Armor Attack Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Berzerk Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Blitz! Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Clean Sweep Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Cosmic Chasm Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Overlay has a crack Fortress of Nazrod Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Heads Up Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Hyperchase Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Ripoff Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Scramble Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Space Wars Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Spike Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Star Castle Includes Overlay 11.00 JeffR Starhawk Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Star Trek Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Condition note: Most games are very clean and nice, and all but the Cosmic Chasm overlay are in great shape also. A few carts, Space Wars and to a lesser extent Cosmic Chasm, are missing a small strip of label on the edge. -- ---------dano@ic.net, Antique Computer and Video Game Collector---------- 2600: 432 7800: 52 Lynx: 22 Intv: 126 Vect: 16 | For want lists, 5200: 50 8bit: 37 Jag: 15 ColV: 41 Pong: 4 | finger dano@ic.net -----Want to sell your old Computer/Video game equipment? Write me!----- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!ennfs.eas.asu.edu!news.asu.edu!nntp.primenet.com!news.cais.net!news.us.net!usenet From: Aron Bacs Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: How do I get Patriots & Vector Vaders? Date: 9 May 1996 03:46:29 GMT Organization: Laser Products / Vision III Imaging, Inc. Lines: 8 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mrpqm$185@news.us.net> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: endcf.laurel.us.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Me too please !!! I would like to order both games. PLEASE foward info to me. aronb@us.net + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!nrchh45.rich.nt.com!news.utdallas.edu!not-for-mail From: cunn1695@utdallas.edu Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Auction update: Vectrex unit, Chase/Chuckwagon Date: 10 May 1996 01:56:53 -0500 Organization: The University of Texas at Dallas Lines: 176 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mupbl$3qi@utdallas.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: infoserv.utdallas.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Here's another auction including Chase the Chuckwagon, and some other rare items. Rules are at the end. 2600 ---- Chase the Chuckwagon 130.00 Pain (small red mark on the end label) Atari Video Cube 45.00 Frogger London Blitz 20.00 Wasp Texas Chainsaw Massacre 28.00 Dave (red and black label, left edge of top label slightly worn from putting it in a cart holder that was too small) Krull (w/inst.) min bid 3.00 Double Dragon 13.00 Mike D. Steller Track (w/inst.) 15.00 wasp Wabbit min bid 5.00 Fast Eddie min bid 3.00 Deadly Duck min bid 3.00 Worm War I (Label half gone) min bid 2.00 Mongul Maniac min bid 4.00 Resue Terra I (w/inst) 28.00 Adrian Cosmic Creeps (wrinkle on end label) min bid 3.00 Skeet Shoot 11.00 Mike D. Title Match Pro Wrestling min bid 4.00 (end label curling) Ganster Alley min bid 3.00 Big Bird's Egg Catch (acti-plaqueish) min bid 3.00 Cookie Monster Munch (acti-plaqueish) min bid 3.00 Alpha Beam with Ernie overlay and kids controller (no game) min bid 3.00 Ocean City Defender 8.00 Mike D. Spitfire Attack min bid 4.00 32 in 1 (Atari) (no end label) 20.00 Mr.M (may have copy of inst.) Sub-Scan (flawless) 10.00 Tgrove Private Eye min bid 4.00 Fantastic Voyage min bid 4.00 Slot Machine min bid 4.00 River Raid (blue label) min bid 4.00 Stargate (small dent in top label) min bid 4.00 Taz min bid 4.00 Coconuts 5.00 wasp Space Chase min bid 2.00 Shark Attack min bid 2.00 Turmoil (edge ware, w/inst.) min bid 2.00 For Sale -------- 2600 Glacier Patrol (Telegames) 7.00 sold out Football (Telegames) 6.00 sold out Universal Chaos (box alful shape) 7.00 sold out International Soccer (box alful) 6.00 Bogey Blaster (box alful) 7.00 sold out Super Challange Baseball (Telegames) 6.00 sold out (boxes a little beat up) Coleco ------ Gust Buster (Sunrise) 17.00 Multixync Nova Blast (w/inst.) 7.00 Shawn S. Bump & Jump (w/inst.) 4.00 multixync For Sale ------- Aqua Attack (interphase, just the cart) 20.00 Beamrider (nis) 6.00 Omega Race (nib) 6.00 Squish Em' (nib) 6.00 7800 ---- Tower Toppler box smashed min bid 4.00 Tandy ----- Demon Attack, Slipheed, Dragon Fire, Tetris, Super Pitfall, Mind Roll, Dungeons of Daggorath, Personal Finance II (Selling together as a set) 20.00 Jack B. Vectrex ------- Vectrex unit min bid 40.00 TLGrooms (soft buzz, spring for the joystick left/right is out, so it doesn't center itself, otherwise great shape) Jaguar ------ Power Drive Rally (nis) min bid 20.00 All auction items except Chase the Chuckwagon (see rules) min bid 425.00 Rules 1. Buyer pays shipping 1.50 first game and .50 each additional game other items vary. 2. Please raise bids by at least: 1.00 for item's under 15.00 2.00 for items between 15.00 and 25.00 3.00 for items between 25.00 and 50.00 5.00 for items over 50.00 3. Auction will run until the 13th at 8:00 pm CST (this won't have a once twice sold format) 4. If someone should want to offer a ton of money for all the item's above except CTCW, I have the right to take that offer over all current bids. I want to leave CTCW out so that everyone has a chance that may want it. Min bid for the rest 425.00, if someone should want to bid that, someone else may bid higher for the items (raise by 10.00 at least) until the deadline. -- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!newshub.sdsu.edu!news1.best.com!pravda.aa.msen.com!spool.mu.edu!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.ottawa.istar.net!istar.net!news1.ottawa.istar.net!news.ottawa.istar.net!news.magi.com!worldlinx.com!news.bellglobal.com!news From: tremblet@zone.ca (EricTremblay) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots... !WoW! what a game!!!!! Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 04:09:12 GMT Organization: Bell Global Solutions Lines: 19 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <31916dd0.196024@news.zone.ca> References: <4m8tt4$qeu@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: zac001p06.zone.ca X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99e/32.227 On 1 May 1996 19:59:32 -0400, spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) wrote: >Just have to let everyone know that I just received this game today! It >is such a joy of a game that I....I'm....Speechless. Seriously this game >is definitely worth any price. I will be doing a review sometime soon >(Want to play it a little more!). I just found the hidden game (it is >great as well). Dont worry I wont spoil it for you. I will give >reassureance as it isn't that hard to find.... > I agree to say that Patriots is a great game. Vey nice sounds and graphics. The best so far on the Vectrex !... It's hard for me to admit that I might be a complete idiot..., but I tried almost everything and I didn't find the hidden game. Could PLEASE someone email me how to access it. I'm really curious... Thanks Eric + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!news.starnet.net!news.dra.com!news.mid.net!news.sdsmt.edu!news.wildstar.net!cancer.vividnet.com!hunter.premier.net!insync!news.io.com!arlut.utexas.edu!geraldo.cc.utexas.edu!tivoli.tivoli.com!oak.tivoli.com!cooper From: Corey Cooper Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart wanted! Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 13:34:20 -0500 Organization: Tivoli Systems Inc., Austin, TX Lines: 47 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: oak.tivoli.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII In-Reply-To: <4ml6vn$jpe@nut.ucsb.edu> Since John released his games into the public domain (correct me here if I'm wrong), I don't think this is lame at all. He offered it to the community, and to multicart makers for inclusion. There is nothing wrong with wanting a multi-cart with these new games on it. I personally plan on obtaining these in one way or another eventually. But being the neat, orderly freak that I am, I would like them on my multi-cart. Multicarts are great for organization and reducing wear-and-tear. Plus, I like the idea of just being able to select what I want to play with a menu. However, I agree that the author should be credited. Perhaps a voluntary registration? Selling price minus actual production cost sounds about right to me. anyway, my two cents. -Corey On 6 May 1996, Jason D. Bardis wrote: : macguitar@aol.com (Mac Guitar) writes: : : >Does anyone know Sean Kelly's address or #, so I can order the latest : >multicart for the Vectrex? : : Pretty sure it's skelly@xnet.com : : : >Does anyone know if Patriots will be on it?? : : Sorry to dig into you, but I think that's _so lame_. It's one thing to : make a multi-cart of games from a big, faceless (and out of business) : corporation, but John Dondzila _just_ finished Patriots a week or two ago, : and I really think you should buy his version--you get a box, manual, and : customized title page. Come on, do y'all still have that pirating/copying : mentality from the days of the Apple II, Atari 800, & C=64? : : -Jason : -- : Jason Bardis(jasonbar@bolt.ucsb.edu,www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~jasonbar) : The Simpsons.3DO.cycling.AbFab.PWEI.LEGO.Duckman.Tit Wrench.G-Force : autocrosses/rallyes.Atari.mechanical engineering.Ministry.Tempest.NIN : The Jitterbug.Bill Gibson.Robotics.Tim Burton.The Cult.fried cheese : : + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!news.sol.net!uwm.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!news.ecn.bgu.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xmission!news.cc.utah.edu!news From: Brian.Lavering@m.cc.utah.edu (Brian Lavering) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Emulators in general Date: Sat, 11 May 1996 08:27:53 GMT Organization: University of Utah Lines: 29 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: ctsasync52.cc.utah.edu X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 Quick question here...As far a computer knowledge goes I'm about a 4/10 but as far as diehard programming goes, I'm about a 2/10.......My questions are as follows 1) Why is it so difficult to program a classic video game emulator for pc's? Believe me, I'm NOT knocking anybody with programs out there (great to reminice the 80's :) ), was just wondering as to why they seem to freeze up on me, run slow as well (Am reading that Vectrex emulators on high grade pentioums running at 33% speed or something like that?) I realize that stand up games in arcades have different hardware, but can't pc chips make up for that? 2) When I found a page for Colecovision games to download, I noticed that they were all 8k, 16k, and 24k long....Is there any significance to the factors of 8k? From what I understand, Colecovision and Sega were /are 16 bit systems but does that have anything to do with the ROM on the cartridges? 3) is the hardware/software for Vectrex really all that different from the non-vector games Atari/Coleco/Comadore/Intellivision, etc? Or maybe they are all just as different? thanks, Brian Lavering Brian.Lavering@m.cc.utah.edu + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!info.ucla.edu!psgrain!solace!news.ifm.liu.se!academy.bastad.se!news From: anderse@academy.bastad.se (Anders Erlandsson) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: vectrex ship icon Date: 11 May 1996 13:22:24 GMT Organization: Connection Bastad Lines: 14 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <415.6704T849T1022@academy.bastad.se> References: <4m8cem$j7a@milo.mcs.anl.gov> <4mqmio$kvl@hpwin055.uksr.hp.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: academy.bastad.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Newsreader: THOR 2.22 (Amiga;TCP/IP) #Roger Squire wrote: >Mike Hoffberg (hoffberg@hera.aps.anl.gov) wrote: >: Here is an icon that can be used for the vectrex emulator. Vextrex emulator? Where? For PC? --------------------------------------------------------------------- anderse@academy.bastad.se Anders Erlandsson HTTP://www.bastad.se/~anderse/index.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!news From: jasonbar@nut.ucsb.edu (Jason D. Bardis) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vectrex Zanen Kit is Coming!!! YES!! Date: 9 May 1996 17:58:06 -0700 Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara Lines: 24 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4mu4au$7i0@nut.ucsb.edu> References: <4mirmb$n8b@nut.ucsb.edu> <4mpck6$b9e@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nut.ucsb.edu >"What, exactly, will it do? Get rid of the buzzing...sharpen the >picture...?" mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) writes: >A Zanen kit will cure many "tired" or "sick" monitor problems. Dim screen, >shaky screen, and "breathing" are all symptoms that should be cured by a >Zanen Kit in most cases Right, I'm semi-familiar w/ the Zanen arcade game kits, but the Vectrex seems to have different common symptoms than Tempest. The biggest problem w/ my Vectrex now is the buzzing. The screen is quite good, except for a small amount of jitter. I'd like to know what _this particular_ kit is going to do before I order it. -Jason -- Jason Bardis(jasonbar@bolt.ucsb.edu,www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~jasonbar) The Simpsons.3DO.cycling.AbFab.PWEI.LEGO.Duckman.Tit Wrench.G-Force autocrosses/rallyes.Atari.mechanical engineering.Ministry.Tempest.NIN The Jitterbug.Bill Gibson.Robotics.Tim Burton.The Cult.fried cheese + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!nntp.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!not-for-mail From: bill houlehan Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Atari 2600 and 7800 Carts for sale (new) Date: 9 May 1996 10:13:01 -0700 Organization: Primenet Lines: 21 Sender: root@primenet.com Message-ID: <4mt92t$6d9@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> X-Posted-By: ip177.mci.primenet.com X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2600 titles available: Space Invaders 2632; Baseball 2640; Football 2668; Phoenix 2673; Ms. Pac Man 2675; Dig Dug 2677; Battlezone 2681; Galaxian 2684; Gravitar 2685; Jungle Hunt 2688; Kangaroo 2689; Joust 2691; Pole Position 2694; Pac Man Jr. 26123; Solaris 26136; Venture 26145; Dark Chambers 26151; Super Football 26154; 7800 titles available: Ace of Aces 7846; Centipede 7801; Asteroids 7802; Dig Dug 7803; Galaga 7805; Joust 7806; Ms. Pac Man 7807; Pole Position 7808; Xevious 7810; Ball Blazer 7815; Basketball 7824; Hat Trick 7829; Winter Games 7831; Baseball 7834; Cracked 7836; Donkey Kong 7848; Donkey Kong Jr. 7849; Tower Toppler 7856; Jinks 7857; Barnyard Blaster 7859; Mania Challenge 7863; Ninja Golf 7870; Meltdown 7875; Midnight Mutants 7889 These are all new and in original Packaging; Your cost is $.80 each FOB- Kansas City, Missouri-- we take visa or master card or we can ship UPS COD (cash or cashier's check) our phone number is 816-531-1177 or our fax is 816-531-6569 We ship in inner packs of 6, if you wanted 15 titles you would have to buy 90 games. Thank YOu. Bill Houlehan + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!nnrp.info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!galaxy.ucr.edu!mtv.acsys.com!news.ece.uc.edu!babbage.ece.uc.edu!news.wildstar.net!cancer.vividnet.com!news2.net99.net!news.cais.net!world1.bawave.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!flesh.fly.net!mvision.com!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!pubxfer.news.psi.net!usenet From: Keith Kuzujanakis Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Monitor problem - need horizontal adjustment! Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 08:37:51 -0700 Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <3192114F.2E9F@dayton.dncx.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.243.130.9 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; U) Hello people... My Vectrex display is set slightly to the left. As a result of this I can barely see what is on the far left side of the display. How do I center the display? Thanks! Keith Kuzujanakis kuzujank@dayton.dncx.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots.... Date: 12 May 1996 14:57:49 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n5cbd$aio@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hey I just have to post this brag here. I have just played one of the best games of patriots I have yet to play. Here is my current high score: Patriots - 131,565 Hidden game - 149 Anybody do any better?? Let me know! Thanks Mike + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.abs.net!rwd!ibanks From: ibanks@rwd.goucher.edu (Irena is Nacho Mama) Subject: trying to complete the collection... Message-ID: Organization: Goucher College X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Date: Sun, 12 May 1996 18:18:26 GMT Lines: 22 Hey all you other VECTREX junkies: (?) Look, here's the rundown...I have almost everything that one can have where the Vectrex is concerned. I am trying to complete the collection. I am lacking about 5 cartridges...that's it. I need to see a complete list of all of the games to be completely sure of the exact five that I am interested in finding/buying. The games that I know I don't have are: SpaceWars Blitz yeah, that's about all that I can remember. If you have any info for me...or any questions pertaining to anything else about Vectrex, please write me... ibanks@goucher.edu Thank You... Irena Banks -- --------------------------------------------- Through talking to people who have been there you gain a rich knowledge unlike any other. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Color Vectrex Date: 12 May 1996 15:02:05 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n5cjd$al5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Just out of curiousity. How is the development of the color vectrex going. Any new progress? When can we expect this? Also a few months ago I had posted the idea of taking an atari racing paddle and converting it for the vectrex. Somebody told me it was already done. If anyone has pinouts to the controller can you please either post them or email me them. Also if anyone has general pinouts for the controllers can you let me know also. Thanks -Mike (Spudman5@aol.com) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!europa.chnt.gtegsc.com!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.nuri.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news-feed.iguide.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.algonet.se!eua.ericsson.se!cnn.exu.ericsson.se!cnn.exu.ericsson.se!netnews From: exuadam@cnn.exu.ericsson.se (Adam Roach) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Emulators in general Date: 13 May 1996 10:01:18 -0500 Organization: little piles, all around my room Lines: 45 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n7iru$ous@b04a24.exu.ericsson.se> References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: b04a24.exu.ericsson.se In article <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu>, Brian Lavering wrote: >Quick question here...As far a computer knowledge goes I'm about a >4/10 but as far as diehard programming goes, I'm about a 2/10.......My >questions are as follows > >1) Why is it so difficult to program a classic video game emulator >for pc's? Believe me, I'm NOT knocking anybody with programs out >there (great to reminice the 80's :) ), was just wondering as to why >they seem to freeze up on me, run slow as well (Am reading that >Vectrex emulators on high grade pentioums running at 33% speed or >something like that?) I realize that stand up games in arcades have >different hardware, but can't pc chips make up for that? Only sort of. See, if you're using interpreted emulation (which I would estimate over 99% of the available emulators do), you have a lot to do for each opcode. Among other things, you have to fetch the opcode, perform whatever operations it may require (which, in a simple case, involves something like an addition, and two logic operations, and three storage operations), calculate timing, handle I/O (which is usually memory mapped in the machines you're referring to, so it involves either special checks each read and write operation or interrupt handling, neither or which is very time efficient), update the screen, read input, and perform whatever other operations are necessary to emulate any special chips. And that's all for just one opcode. With all of that taken into consideration, the best you can hope for, with incredible optimisation and the emulator written completely in assembly, is about ten host machine cycles per each emulated machine cycle. In reality, it's usually somewhere in the range of 10:1 down to 100:1. So, if, for example, you're trying to emulate an Atari 2600 (slightly faster than 1 MHz) on a 33 MHz '486, you're going to have to have some pretty darned good optimisation to get it to run at full speed. -- Adam Roach -- adam.roach@exu.ericsson.se -- Standard Disclaimers, etc. <*> Under a government which imprisons any unjustly, the true place for a just man is also a prison. -- Henry David Thoreau + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc,bofh.dot!uniserve!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!bcarh8ac.bnr.ca!bmdhh222.bnr.ca!psampson From: psampson@nortel.ca (Paul Sampson) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Looking for a Vectrex in the UK ........ Date: 15 May 1996 07:37:03 GMT Organization: Bell Northern Research Lines: 31 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nc1iv$cu7@bmdhh222.bnr.ca> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: bmdhh188.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Phil Morris (pmorrisb@cix.compulink.co.uk) wrote: : As I'm in the UK, what are my chances of finding a useable Vectrex (and : games) over here? : Did this machine ever come out in the UK? Yes, the machine was released in the UK. They are advertised for sale, here, now and again. They are quite desirable, and hence when one is advertised, they are snapped up quickly. Typical prices are anywhere between 40-150UKP, depending on condition, number of games, and whether the seller is auctioning or just offering for sale. I bought the one that was advertised here last week (Hi Steve), after looking for one for about a year. As for game availability, I'm probably going to get a multi-cart, plus the two new games being advertised on r.g.v. Alternative places to look are 'boot sales, or newspaper ads, but I've not had any success finding one for sale through either. Chances are that if you do find one, it'll be cheaper than here. -- |Binatone TV Master/ZX81/Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+2a/+3/QL/2600| |2600Jr/XEGS/65XE/7800/400/800XL/Jaguar/MZ700/CPC464/TI99 4a| |MSX/BBC B/Dragon32/VIC20/C=16/C=+4/C=64/Amiga/Intellivision| |Colecovision/Saturn/3DO/PSX/G7000/NewBrain AD/Atmos/Genesis| |Z88/Electron/ADAM/Vectrex. WANTED Dragon64, ZX80, Atom, ACE| |Paul Sampson, Nortel (Northern Telecom), Just my own views.| + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.claremont.edu!nntp-server.caltech.edu!nntp1.jpl.nasa.gov!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!netnews.nwnet.net!news.u.washington.edu!saul2.u.washington.edu!howald From: William Howald Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Color Vectrex Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 23:18:35 -0700 Organization: University of Washington Lines: 23 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <4n5cjd$al5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: saul2.u.washington.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII NNTP-Posting-User: howald In-Reply-To: <4n5cjd$al5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> On 12 May 1996, Spudman 5 wrote: > Just out of curiousity. How is the development of the color vectrex > going. Any new progress? When can we expect this? Also a few months ago > Thanks > -Mike (Spudman5@aol.com) Thanks for the intrest...Honestly, I'm working on it! The basic operation is simple, (just like a car engine) but to make it PRACTICAL and useful requires more work (The EASY programming of the colors takes up the most board space) If "standard" color palette(s) could be settled upon, I could pre-program the memories, and do away with 2/3 of the i.c.'s!!! But hey, this is the proto board, optimize later (the Decoder has more chips on it than the Vec does...by far!-Uggggghhhh!!) Cost is a factor too... I now estimate $120-160 for the board... Remember, this decodes out colors, but you need a COLOR vector monitor to see them...(I'm designing it for a TEMPEST (Wells/Gardner) monitor) BTW... I MAY, repeat MAY have found a couple subs for the Wells/Gardner flyback! (I work in T.V. repair, so junk flybacks, parts, etc... are availible...) TTFN, Aaron Howald "The Vector Fool-Now fooling with color" + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.claremont.edu!nntp-server.caltech.edu!nntp1.jpl.nasa.gov!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.sojourn.com!condor.ic.net!news From: dano@ic.net (Dan Mowczan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Auction update, 2 days left Date: 14 May 1996 03:01:39 GMT Organization: ICNet, your link to the Internet Lines: 82 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n8t2j$bi8@condor.ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p169.ply1.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Vectrex Auction --------------- I'm not collecting vectrex anymore. Neat system, but I have other things to concentrate on. 1. Cash is preferred. I just spent a whole lot of money and I sure would like to recover some. Feel free to ask for or check out my wantlists at ftp://ic.net/users/dano/wantlists. 2. BUYING FROM DANO IS EASY. No more bid numbers, just UserIDs. The only think I ask is you attempt to always place bids from the same user accounts. Also, I encourage you to bid with an Alias. Simply state "Please call me xxxyz" and I'll do it, but also make sure you state this in each bid post. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2a. Please observe the following bid increments. Amount Increment --------------- --------- $1.00 - $19.00 $1 $20.00 - $49.00 $2 $50.00 + $5 3. GETTING WHAT YOU WON FROM DANO IS EASY. I ship either USPS or UPS at my discretion. Shipping rates are as follows. Winnings Cost Reason ------------------- ----- --------------------------------- A couple carts $2.50 Padded Envelope Several carts $4.25 Box and packing material Console $10.00 Heavy item. These rates apply to US bidders. Bidders outside the country MUST tell me they are international and give their address up front. 4. LAST MINUTE BIDDING WITH DANO IS HARD. I will have a 1/2/sold portion of the auction for popular items at my discretion. 5. Auction ends 5/14/96. This is when the 1/2/sold portion will start. Absolute end of the auction is indefinite. Item Notes Bid Who ------------------------ -------------------------- ------ ------- Vectrex System Incl. Minestorm overlay, 80.00 Flyin 2 Joysticks. One of the joysticks tends to point downward instead of centering properly. Armor Attack Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Berzerk Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Blitz! Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Clean Sweep Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Cosmic Chasm Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Overlay has a crack Fortress of Nazrod Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Heads Up Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Hyperchase Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Ripoff Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Scramble Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Space Wars Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Spike Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Star Castle Includes Overlay 16.00 JeffR Starhawk Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Star Trek Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Condition note: Most games are very clean and nice, and all but the Cosmic Chasm overlay are in great shape also. A few carts, Space Wars and to a lesser extent Cosmic Chasm, are missing a small strip of label on the edge. -- ---------dano@ic.net, Antique Computer and Video Game Collector---------- 2600: 435 7800: 53 Lynx: 22 Intv: 127 Vect: 16 | For want lists, 5200: 51 8bit: 37 Jag: 17 ColV: 41 Pong: 4 | finger dano@ic.net -----Want to sell your old Computer/Video game equipment? Write me!----- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!ucsbuxb.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!nntp.ucsb.edu!news From: jasonbar@nut.ucsb.edu (Jason D. Bardis) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart wanted! Date: 14 May 1996 11:42:13 -0700 Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara Lines: 79 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nak65$9i3@nut.ucsb.edu> References: <4n9ght$5v4@flood.xnet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: nut.ucsb.edu skelly@flood.xnet.com (Sean Kelly) writes: >: : Sorry to dig into you, but I think that's _so lame_. It's one thing to >: : make a multi-cart of games from a big, faceless (and out of business) >: : corporation, but John Dondzila _just_ finished Patriots a week or two ago, >: : and I really think you should buy his version--you get a box, manual, and >: : customized title page. Come on, do y'all still have that pirating/copying >: : mentality from the days of the Apple II, Atari 800, & C=64? >: : >I never caught this posting but saw a reponse on the thread just now so >the "truth" must be known here! No kidding. Nothing I'm saying up there is "false." >Both of John's games (Patriots and Vector Vaders) are included on my >multi-cart, but they have not been "pirated" in any way shape or form. I >have John's permission to include his games on my multi-carts and >CERTAINLY would not have done so without it! Again, no kidding. That wasn't what I was saying at all. I was saying that people still had the _mentality_ of pirating and I see so many posts here asking how to get Patriots on their multicart or how to find a multicart that includes Patriots (in other words, ways to get Patriots "for free" w/out having to buy it from John for a price that's significantly more than any other Vectrex cart would cost @ a thrift store or even probably a net auction). I never implied that you or other multicart guys were "pirating" his work. It's common knowledge that John's games are in the public domain and he knows they're on multicarts. I do read the posts in this group. >Neither John nor I believe it has hurt the sales of his carts in the >least. As is the case with any copy/multi-cart 75% of the people that own >them still actively look for the originals. Since both of John's games >are readily available at a more than fair price, while I don't have any >numbers or anything, I'd imagine most people that have the games on my >multi-cart either have already or plan to purchase the originals from >John. Here's where I disagree w/ you guys. _This_ is the point I was trying to make (whether or not I made it well in my first point is up for debate). I definitely think this _does_ hurtis cart sales. I seem to see at least as many inquiries about multicarts w/ Patriots as I see inquiries about getting an original copy. Most of the collectors here (now, it's my turn to imagine and speculate, just as you did up above) grew up w/ C=64, Atari 8-bit, or Apple II (or whatever) computers. I can also further assume that they played a lot of games on these machines. From there, it's not a far stretch to imagine that many people here have pirated old computer game software. Probably a lot. So much so, that, were somebody to see a "free copy" of Patriots included in a nice big multicart vs. a $20 copy of the same Patriots game, they'd opt for the multicart, thereby stiffing John. >If any of your AREN'T planning on getting them, I'd strongly >suggest doing so! The packaging is nearly as cool as the game in my opinion! I agree w/ you all the way. That's why I'm trying to encourage people to buy the "original" version! >Sorry to dig in to you here Jason, but it probably would have been better >to ask either John or myself about the situation before making such a >"lame" comment. I _knew_ about the situation. You misconstrued my original post. True, I could've been more verbose in that post, but please read it more carefully next time before jumping to conclusions. Thanks -Jason -- Jason Bardis(jasonbar@bolt.ucsb.edu,www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~jasonbar) The Simpsons.3DO.cycling.AbFab.PWEI.LEGO.Duckman.Tit Wrench.G-Force autocrosses/rallyes.Atari.mechanical engineering.Ministry.Tempest.NIN The Jitterbug.Bill Gibson.Robotics.Tim Burton.The Cult.fried cheese + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!usc!chi-news.cic.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: pmorrisb@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Phil Morris") Subject: Looking for a Vectrex in the UK ........ Message-ID: Organization: Compulink Information eXchange Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 19:32:11 GMT X-News-Software: Ameol32 Lines: 8 As I'm in the UK, what are my chances of finding a useable Vectrex (and games) over here? Did this machine ever come out in the UK? Thanks, Phil + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!gatech!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: pmorrisb@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Phil Morris") Subject: Re: Looking for a Vectrex in the UK ........ Message-ID: Organization: Compulink Information eXchange References: <4nc1iv$cu7@bmdhh222.bnr.ca> Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 18:41:18 GMT X-News-Software: Ameol32 Lines: 34 > Phil Morris (pmorrisb@cix.compulink.co.uk) wrote: > : As I'm in the UK, what are my chances of finding a useable Vectrex > (and : games) over here? > > : Did this machine ever come out in the UK? > > Yes, the machine was released in the UK. They are advertised for > sale, here, now and again. They are quite desirable, and hence > when one is advertised, they are snapped up quickly. That figures. > > Typical prices are anywhere between 40-150UKP, depending on > condition, number of games, and whether the seller is auctioning > or just offering for sale. About what I expected. > > I bought the one that was advertised here last week (Hi Steve), > after looking for one for about a year. As for game availability, > I'm probably going to get a multi-cart, plus the two new games > being advertised on r.g.v. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid for it? Also, did you get any games with it? > > Alternative places to look are 'boot sales, or newspaper ads, but > I've not had any success finding one for sale through either. > Chances are that if you do find one, it'll be cheaper than here. I'll look around - many thanks. :-) Phil + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.pdx.oneworld.com!news.orst.edu!v_mail.supra.com!cncmac.supra.com!user From: clay@supra.com (Clay Cowgill) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots web page? Date: Mon, 13 May 1996 11:54:21 -0800 Organization: Diamond Multimedia, Supra Communications Div. Lines: 12 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: cncmac.supra.com Hi everyone-- News here has been spotty lately, so I don't seem to have caught the URL for John's web page with the Patriots video that others have commented on. Can someone please forward it to me? Thanks! -Clay Clayton N. Cowgill Senior Product Development Manager _____________________________________________________________________ /\ Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc. clay@supra.com \/ Communications Division http://www.supra.com/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!news.mel.connect.com.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!news.mira.net.au!vic.news.telstra.net!act.news.telstra.net!news.accc.gov.au!root From: Mark Schramm Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots - What Where How... Date: 14 May 1996 02:00:49 GMT Organization: ACCC Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n8pgh$ndt@mailgate.accc.gov.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: 202.14.192.56 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 1)I would like to know about Patriots ie a descrption and history (please) and where do you get it. 2)I didn't see much activity on this newsgroup for a while and then all of a sudden discussion about this new game pops up. Also, sometimes I see replies to postings I haven't seen in the first place. Could someone tell me why that is? Am I somehow missing postings? Thanks for any comments + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!news.mel.connect.com.au!news.uwa.edu.au!disco.iinet.net.au!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: ggray88202@aol.com (GGray88202) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots web page? Date: 13 May 1996 18:47:52 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 7 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n8e6o$b3c@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: Reply-To: ggray88202@aol.com (GGray88202) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hi - try http://www.texel.com/home/pcjohn/index.html or http://www.texel.com/home/pcjohn/vectrex.html + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!oleane!hole.news.pipex.net!pipex!tube.news.pipex.net!pipex!dish.news.pipex.net!pipex!colloquium.co.uk!usenet From: johnston@cqm.co.uk (Johnston) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Emulators in general Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 04:18:43 GMT Organization: Colloquium Lines: 37 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4napqk$dla@sow.colloquium.co.uk> References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: senga_02.colloquium.co.uk jsvare@minn.net (Jim Svare) wrote: >On 5/11/96 3:27AM, in message <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu>, Brian Lavering > wrote: >> Quick question here...As far a computer knowledge goes I'm about a >> 4/10 but as far as diehard programming goes, I'm about a 2/10.......My >> questions are as follows >> >> 1) Why is it so difficult to program a classic video game emulator >> for pc's? Believe me, I'm NOT knocking anybody with programs out >> there (great to reminice the 80's :) ), was just wondering as to why >> they seem to freeze up on me, run slow as well (Am reading that >> Vectrex emulators on high grade pentioums running at 33% speed or >> something like that?) I realize that stand up games in arcades have >> different hardware, but can't pc chips make up for that? >its like a person who converts some other language like greek into english, >first you read the greek word, interpret it, and then rewrite it. This takes a >lot of time, because you do these steps every time. Secondly in converting a >language you must have translations for every word, don't now what the meaning >of a greek word is you can't translate it to english. In essence to have true >emulation you must be fluent in the hardware you are emulating (no it innards) >and know the hardware your developing on for optimization of the code. I have >noticed on the vectrex emulator that alpha 2 release ran at 33%, and was not >playable. Alpha 3 release now runs at 66%, a factor of 2, and minestorm is now >playable as well as some other games. The author is still in the process of >finding out what pieces he needs to code for full emulation and is optimizing >his code to get faster emulation. In time I'm sure his emulator will be 100% >hardware compatible and be able to run at 100% performance wise on most >machines. >> Woah...Vectrex emulator? Never heard of this. Is it FTP-able anywhere? Tried a Lycos search (VECTREX+EMULATOR) but no luck. Robert + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!sgigate.sgi.com!enews.sgi.com!news.uoregon.edu!news.algonet.se!eua.ericsson.se!erinews.ericsson.se!cnn.exu.ericsson.se!cnn.exu.ericsson.se!netnews From: exuadam@cnn.exu.ericsson.se (Adam Roach) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Emulators in general Date: 15 May 1996 17:38:09 -0500 Organization: little piles, all around my room Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ndmch$j09@b04a24.exu.ericsson.se> References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> <4napqk$dla@sow.colloquium.co.uk> NNTP-Posting-Host: b04a24.exu.ericsson.se Johnston wrote: >Woah...Vectrex emulator? Never heard of this. Is it FTP-able anywhere? >Tried a Lycos search (VECTREX+EMULATOR) but no luck. try the comp.emulators.misc FAQ: http://www.why.net/home/adam/cem/ -- Adam Roach -- adam.roach@exu.ericsson.se -- Standard Disclaimers, etc. <*> Spelling is a lossed art. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!ub!newsstand.cit.cornell.edu!news.tc.cornell.edu!caen!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!newsrelay.iastate.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!world1.bawave.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!bofh.dot!usenet.seri.re.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!news.dacom.co.kr!nntp.coast.net!news2.acs.oakland.edu!condor.ic.net!news From: dano@ic.net (Dan Mowczan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: public locked out of THIS auction tommorrow Date: 16 May 1996 03:52:28 GMT Organization: ICNet, your link to the Internet Lines: 82 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ne8ps$afa@condor.ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p021.ply1.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Vectrex Auction --------------- I'm not collecting vectrex anymore. Neat system, but I have other things to concentrate on. 1. Cash is preferred. I just spent a whole lot of money and I sure would like to recover some. Feel free to ask for or check out my wantlists at ftp://ic.net/users/dano/wantlists. 2. BUYING FROM DANO IS EASY. No more bid numbers, just UserIDs. The only think I ask is you attempt to always place bids from the same user accounts. Also, I encourage you to bid with an Alias. Simply state "Please call me xxxyz" and I'll do it, but also make sure you state this in each bid post. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2a. Please observe the following bid increments. Amount Increment --------------- --------- $1.00 - $19.00 $1 $20.00 - $49.00 $2 $50.00 + $5 3. GETTING WHAT YOU WON FROM DANO IS EASY. I ship either USPS or UPS at my discretion. Shipping rates are as follows. Winnings Cost Reason ------------------- ----- --------------------------------- A couple carts $2.50 Padded Envelope Several carts $4.25 Box and packing material Console $10.00 Heavy item. These rates apply to US bidders. Bidders outside the country MUST tell me they are international and give their address up front. 4. LAST MINUTE BIDDING WITH DANO IS HARD. I will have a 1/2/sold portion of the auction for popular items at my discretion. 5. Auction ends 5/14/96. This is when the 1/2/sold portion will start. Absolute end of the auction is indefinite. Item Notes Bid Who ------------------------ -------------------------- ------ ------- Vectrex System Incl. Minestorm overlay, 85.00 Craig 2 Joysticks. One of the joysticks tends to point downward instead of centering properly. Armor Attack Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Berzerk Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Blitz! Includes Overlay 11.00 Ian Clean Sweep Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Cosmic Chasm Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Overlay has a crack Fortress of Nazrod Includes Overlay 18.00 Bruce Heads Up Includes Overlay 12.00 Rizzo Hyperchase Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Ripoff Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Scramble Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Space Wars Includes Overlay 11.00 Irena Spike Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Star Castle Includes Overlay 20.00 Twhy Starhawk Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Star Trek Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Condition note: Most games are very clean and nice, and all but the Cosmic Chasm overlay are in great shape also. A few carts, Space Wars and to a lesser extent Cosmic Chasm, are missing a small strip of label on the edge. -- ---------dano@ic.net, Antique Computer and Video Game Collector---------- 2600: 435 7800: 53 Lynx: 22 Intv: 127 Vect: 16 | For want lists, 5200: 51 8bit: 37 Jag: 17 ColV: 41 Pong: 4 | finger dano@ic.net -----Want to sell your old Computer/Video game equipment? Write me!----- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!news.emf.net!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!pubxfer.news.psi.net!usenet From: Keith Kuzujanakis Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: I need the following! Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 14:52:39 -0700 Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 26 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <319A5227.7D5C@dayton.dncx.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.243.130.9 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; U) Hello people... I need the following for to complete my Vectrex Collection: BTW - I only collect complete (box, docs, overlays) carts! All three 3-D carts (Crazy Coaster, MineStorm, Narrow Escape) Dark Tower (Does this exist?) Fortress of Narzod Polar Rescue Pole Position Spinball Star Castle Web Wars I also need an extra controller and the 3-D imager! I have the light pen and all three carts (AnimAction, Art Master, Melody Master) but I only have the carts and instructions. I need the boxes! If you have any of the above for sale, please let me know! Thanks! Keith Kuzujanakis kuzujank@dayton.dncx.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vectrex Zanen Kit is Coming!!! YES!! Date: 16 May 1996 00:48:28 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 17 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4nec2s$8ao@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <4mu4au$7i0@nut.ucsb.edu> Reply-To: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) "Right, I'm semi-familiar w/ the Zanen arcade game kits, but the Vectrex seems to have different common symptoms than Tempest. The biggest problem w/ my Vectrex now is the buzzing. The screen is quite good, except for a small amount of jitter. I'd like to know what _this particular_ kit is going to do before I order it." The kit will fix many MONITOR problems. Electrolytic caps (like the ones in your Vectrex) are rated to last about 10 years. By now, everybody's machine is over 10 years old, and they may be in need of the kit. Please see my post to this group on a trick I use for reducing the buzz in the Vectrex. If possible, can somebody upload it to the Vectrex FTP? Thanks, Michael Kelley + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!newshub.sdsu.edu!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news3.ottawa.istar.net!istar.net!news1.ottawa.istar.net!news.ottawa.istar.net!winternet.com!news.minn.net!news From: jsvare@minn.net (Jim Svare) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Emulators in general Date: Sun, 12 May 96 02:08:03 GMT Organization: Prompt Systems Lines: 55 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup-188.minn.net X-Newsreader: Quarterdeck Message Center [2.00] On 5/11/96 3:27AM, in message <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu>, Brian Lavering wrote: > Quick question here...As far a computer knowledge goes I'm about a > 4/10 but as far as diehard programming goes, I'm about a 2/10.......My > questions are as follows > > 1) Why is it so difficult to program a classic video game emulator > for pc's? Believe me, I'm NOT knocking anybody with programs out > there (great to reminice the 80's :) ), was just wondering as to why > they seem to freeze up on me, run slow as well (Am reading that > Vectrex emulators on high grade pentioums running at 33% speed or > something like that?) I realize that stand up games in arcades have > different hardware, but can't pc chips make up for that? its like a person who converts some other language like greek into english, first you read the greek word, interpret it, and then rewrite it. This takes a lot of time, because you do these steps every time. Secondly in converting a language you must have translations for every word, don't now what the meaning of a greek word is you can't translate it to english. In essence to have true emulation you must be fluent in the hardware you are emulating (no it innards) and know the hardware your developing on for optimization of the code. I have noticed on the vectrex emulator that alpha 2 release ran at 33%, and was not playable. Alpha 3 release now runs at 66%, a factor of 2, and minestorm is now playable as well as some other games. The author is still in the process of finding out what pieces he needs to code for full emulation and is optimizing his code to get faster emulation. In time I'm sure his emulator will be 100% hardware compatible and be able to run at 100% performance wise on most machines. > > 2) When I found a page for Colecovision games to download, I noticed > that they were all 8k, 16k, and 24k long....Is there any significance > to the factors of 8k? From what I understand, Colecovision and Sega > were /are 16 bit systems but does that have anything to do with the > ROM on the cartridges? > Coleco and SMS are 8 bit systems and SNES and Sega Genesis are 16 bit systems. This has no effect on the size of the program tho, the reason the file sizes are 8k, 16k, 24k etc. is because of the storage device, ROM (read only memory). These roms are bought in 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K, 64K,... sizes. When a programmer compiles his program it may have a length of 7.4K, thus he uses an 8K rom to store his program on to. > 3) is the hardware/software for Vectrex really all that different > from the non-vector games Atari/Coleco/Comadore/Intellivision, etc? > Or maybe they are all just as different? There all pretty much different, although the CPU is often similar (c64 uses 6510, Atari 6502), the problem is the graphics chip is totally different and usually proprietary. This make it much more difficult to find information about the chip so one can emulate it. Jim Svare + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Buzzfix - PLEASE upload to FTP Date: 16 May 1996 00:55:53 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 95 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Message-ID: <4necgp$8n4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: mkdud@aol.com (MK DUD) Note: This repair requires that you work on your Vectrex system while it is opened up and operating. The Vectrex contains several areas that are high voltage, and can cause a serious electrical shock. I assume no liablility for those who choose to perform this procedure. This procedure can be very dangerous if you have no idea what you are doing. Seek help from a qualified technician if you have no experience with high voltage systems. This procedure is in no way endorsed by GCE or Milton Bradley. This procedure should greatly reduce the amount of video/audio interference in the Vectrex units that have a serious buzzing problem from the speaker. This buzz will be heard regardless of the volume setting, and will change depending on what is being displayed on the screen. I have not scoped the buzzing, but it appears to increase in frequency as the screen is slightly illuminated, and decrease when the screen is full. It is caused by the deflection circuit interfering with the audio curcuit. This proceedure will fully cure the problem on some units, and greatly reduce it on others. To perform this fix, you will need thes items: 4 feet of insulating (black UL) electrical tape, strips of aluminum foil (4) cut in lengths of 1/2" by 12", a phillips head screwdriver, possibly a set of long needlenose pliers, and possibly a set of tweezers. First, turn the power off. Remove any cartridge (or multicart) that you may have in the unit. Unplug the Vectrex from the wall outlet. Turn the power switch on, and leave it on for at least 10 seconds. Turn the power off. Open the Vectrex by removing the 5 phillips head screws on the back of the unit (don't forget the long one next to the power cord). I usually do this by putting the Vectrex screen side down on a towel. Be careful, as the screen can be scratched easily (as many of you might know). Remove the back cover. Turn the Vectrex back up so the screen faces normally. The cable we are going to be working on is the audio cable that links the CPU board to the video board. It is a small grey wire that sits right near the front of the screen on the CPU board; it is close to being directly behind the reset button. It connects to the video board in a hard to reach space between 2 capacitors. It has a 2 socket female connector on each end. Unplug the cable from its socket on the CPU board, and follow the cable to where it is bound (by black electrical tape on mine) with the other wires going to the video board. After you have the cable unbound from the others, disconnect it from the video board. You may need a long set of needlenose pliers or tweezers to do this. The cable may be firmly seated to the video board, so be patient. Lay the cable flat on a table , and try to straighten it as best you can. Take the strips of foil, and begin insulating the cable by wrapping the strips to the outside of the cable. Make sure the foil fully covers the original cable insulation. Then, using the insulating electrical tape, wrap the cable so that NONE of the foil is visable. You may want to put an extra layer of tape on the cable - exposed foil can be dangerous in the Vectrex. Replace the cable to the video board first, then attatch it to the cpu board. Get one or two 2-3 inch pieces of electrical tape ready. Make sure the cable is firmly seated in the sockets. Plug in the Vectrex, and turn the power on. Now, begin to move the wire so that the buzz you hear is greatly reduced, or disapears. Using the tape, attatch the cable to the chasis or cabinet so it stays in position to eliminate the most noise. On my Vectrex, I used the upper edge on the isolation transformer and part of the inside cabinet. Now, turn off and unplug the Vectrex. Put the back cover on, being careful not to displace the cable from it's "Noiseless" position. (Allways guide the back cover on lining it up to the cartridge slot. It's much easier this way. As I said before, this procedure should greatly reduce the video interference noise. For some units, it is a total cure. Most everybody should see a good improvement in their audio by doing this. -Fix by Michael Kelley, internet: mkdud@aol.com Thanks also to Zachary Ethridge + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots for Vectrex Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 20:58:31 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 76 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nasfu$4ce@newton.crisp.net> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net PATRIOTS - For The Vectrex Arcade System ---------------------------------------- After what seemed like an endless wait, I am pleased to announce that I am now taking orders for Vectrex Patriots. Patriots made its first "official" public appearance at the quarterly collectors meeting at Video Game Connections in Howell, NJ on April 21st, 1996. I'd like to publicly thank all those who attended, the compliments I received on this new game were really great. I'm glad everyone thinks the game is as good as I think it is. Pictures and information from the meeting will be on my web page shortly. More on that later. Patriots is a "Missile Command" clone. Patriots is faster and more challenging than other missile games. It is visually exciting, with many special effects, including fades, scaling and rotation. Sound effects are my best yet. Game control is solid with additional options for those who need them. Patriots is superior to Vector Vaders in many ways. For starters, the code is much more optimized (and I still don't have a 6809 book) making the game run very, very smooth. Vectrex "flicker" is practically nonexistent, except for higher levels with tons of missiles, patriots and explosions all happening at once. By the way, did I mention that Patriots contains a "SECRET" bonus game ? You can obtain Patriots on the Sean Kelly multicart, however true collectors will more than likely want to purchase the complete game from me. Here is what you get in the Patriots package: - Sturdy, SHRINKWRAPPED box - Full color box cover (VERY IMPRESSIVE TITLE PICTURE) - Complete instructions - A Patriots mini-cart, numbered and autographed by the author (me) - The Patriots game is also customized, so that when you start the game, you will have your cartridge number displayed on the title screen. It gets even better - Your name is also included in the program so the title screen will display the following message: "CUSTOM PRODUCED FOR your name here". HOW TO ORDER: ------------- The price of Patriots is twenty US dollars ($20.00). Shipping is included within the continental USA. Outside the USA will cost a bit more for shipping (About $3.00 Canada, $5.00 overseas). Due to the fact that I cannot produce these ahead of time, as I did with Vector Vaders, there will be a longer turn around time. Right now I would say 4 to 7 days from receipt of payment. You can obtain more information by contacting me via E-Mail at pcjohn@crisp.net For screen shots and a picture of the box, check out my web page at http://www.crisp.net/home/pcjohn/index.html I should also have some reviews and pictures from the meeting posted here shortly. To order Patriots, send $20 US to: John Dondzila 22 Harold Street Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 Make sure you clearly print the name you want to have programmed into the cartridge. Once it's done, I can't take it back out. For orders outside the USA, please contact me via E-Mail and we can make the appropriate arrangements. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vector Vaders For Vectrex Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 20:59:05 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 82 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nasgv$4ce@newton.crisp.net> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net VECTOR VADERS the faq By John Dondzila -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q. What is Vector Vaders ? A. A "New" game for the Vectrex Arcade System, based upon the popular "Invaders" style games popular during the first video game boom. With the many games that were originally released for the Vectrex, this definitely wasn't one of them. Of course, if it was, wouldn't be reading this right now. Q. What do I need to play Vector Vaders ? A. A Vectrex Arcade System and a Vector Vaders game cartridge. Q. How do I obtain a copy of Vector Vaders ? A. Currently, there are three ways : (1) Contact the author: John Dondzila (me) My E-Mail address is pcjohn@texel.com I am selling Vector Vaders for twenty (20) US dollars which includes shipping within the continental USA. This price includes the Vector Vaders Mini Cart, a sturdy plastic holding case and printed instructions. If you live outside of the continental USA, please send me an E-Mail and we can discuss shipping arrangements. (Naturally, it's going to cost a bit more). Screen shots as well as a Mini Cart picture, more information about how the game was made and information about upcoming games are available at my web page: http://www.texel.com/home/pcjohn/index.html (2) Contact Sean Kelly (skelly@xnet.com) Sean manufactures multi-carts with most of the Vectrex games ever made on it, now including Vector Vaders. (3) The Vector Vaders software is public domain. It will eventually be posted at FTP.CSUS.EDU for those interested in making their own carts. Q. What is a "Mini Cart" ? A. I have been unsuccessful to date in duplicating Vectrex cartridge cases. The mini cart is a small plastic case containing the circuit board and EPROM for the game. Again, a picture is available on my web page. Q. Since Vector Vaders is not professionally produced, are there any known "bugs" or problems ? A. None to my knowledge. Vector Vaders has been tested for 2 weeks with no glitches or lock-ups. The only known problem is that when the level first starts, the Vaders tend to "shimmer" and the game play is a little slow. This is due to the fact that the more vectors a Vectrex has to draw, the slower the machine works. Vector Vaders has 25 Vaders per level. The original prototype had 50. The original was completely unplayable (well, it was playable, but REALLY slow). After you kill a few Vaders, the game play speeds up. The Beta testers told me this wasn't as annoying as I originally thought it to be. This FAQ will be updated as more questions and comments are forwarded to me. John Dondzila pcjohn@texel.com March 8, 1996 + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!newshub.sdsu.edu!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!pubxfer.news.psi.net!usenet From: Keith Kuzujanakis Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots - Hidden Game (Not a spoiler!) Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 10:55:44 -0700 Organization: PSI Public Usenet Link Lines: 11 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <31938320.F7B@dayton.dncx.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 204.243.130.9 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Win16; U) Hello people... To those of you who have found the hidden game (like me!), please do not publicly give away the how to! I'm sure many people have not even received their copy of the game yet or had a chance to even hunt for the game yet. For me, finding the hidden game was just icing on the cake for this great game! I'm sure other people will feel the same. Thanks! P.S. Besides, the game is really easy to find anyways! :) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!BellSouth!gatech!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!news2.acs.oakland.edu!condor.ic.net!news From: dano@ic.net (Dan Mowczan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex Auction -- Public locked out in two days Date: 15 May 1996 02:46:14 GMT Organization: ICNet, your link to the Internet Lines: 83 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nbghm$7i1@condor.ic.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: p077.ply1.t.ic.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.7 Vectrex Auction --------------- I'm not collecting vectrex anymore. Neat system, but I have other things to concentrate on. 1. Cash is preferred. I just spent a whole lot of money and I sure would like to recover some. Feel free to ask for or check out my wantlists at ftp://ic.net/users/dano/wantlists. 2. BUYING FROM DANO IS EASY. No more bid numbers, just UserIDs. The only think I ask is you attempt to always place bids from the same user accounts. Also, I encourage you to bid with an Alias. Simply state "Please call me xxxyz" and I'll do it, but also make sure you state this in each bid post. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2a. Please observe the following bid increments. Amount Increment --------------- --------- $1.00 - $19.00 $1 $20.00 - $49.00 $2 $50.00 + $5 3. GETTING WHAT YOU WON FROM DANO IS EASY. I ship either USPS or UPS at my discretion. Shipping rates are as follows. Winnings Cost Reason ------------------- ----- --------------------------------- A couple carts $2.50 Padded Envelope Several carts $4.25 Box and packing material Console $10.00 Heavy item. These rates apply to US bidders. Bidders outside the country MUST tell me they are international and give their address up front. 4. LAST MINUTE BIDDING WITH DANO IS HARD. I will have a 1/2/sold portion of the auction for popular items at my discretion. 5. Auction ends 5/14/96. This is when the 1/2/sold portion will start. Absolute end of the auction is indefinite. Item Notes Bid Who ------------------------ -------------------------- ------ ------- Vectrex System Incl. Minestorm overlay, 85.00 Craig 2 Joysticks. One of the joysticks tends to point downward instead of centering properly. Armor Attack Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Berzerk Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Blitz! Includes Overlay 11.00 Ian Clean Sweep Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Cosmic Chasm Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Overlay has a crack Fortress of Nazrod Includes Overlay 18.00 Bruce Heads Up Includes Overlay 11.00 Ian Hyperchase Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Ripoff Includes Overlay 15.00 Twhy Scramble Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Space Wars Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Spike Includes Overlay 10.00 Craig Star Castle Includes Overlay 20.00 Twhy Starhawk Includes Overlay 10.00 Rizzo Star Trek Includes Overlay 10.00 Sponge Condition note: Most games are very clean and nice, and all but the Cosmic Chasm overlay are in great shape also. A few carts, Space Wars and to a lesser extent Cosmic Chasm, are missing a small strip of label on the edge. -- ---------dano@ic.net, Antique Computer and Video Game Collector---------- 2600: 435 7800: 53 Lynx: 22 Intv: 127 Vect: 16 | For want lists, 5200: 51 8bit: 37 Jag: 17 ColV: 41 Pong: 4 | finger dano@ic.net -----Want to sell your old Computer/Video game equipment? Write me!----- + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!druid.borland.com!news.sprintlink.net!new-news.sprintlink.net!newsreader.sprintlink.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.xnet.com!skelly From: skelly@flood.xnet.com (Sean Kelly) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Multicart wanted! Date: 14 May 1996 08:34:05 GMT Organization: XNet - A Full Service Internet Provider - (708) 983-6064 Lines: 34 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n9ght$5v4@flood.xnet.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: monsoon.xnet.com X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] : : Sorry to dig into you, but I think that's _so lame_. It's one thing to : : make a multi-cart of games from a big, faceless (and out of business) : : corporation, but John Dondzila _just_ finished Patriots a week or two ago, : : and I really think you should buy his version--you get a box, manual, and : : customized title page. Come on, do y'all still have that pirating/copying : : mentality from the days of the Apple II, Atari 800, & C=64? : : : : -Jason : : -- : : Jason Bardis(jasonbar@bolt.ucsb.edu,www.engineering.ucsb.edu/~jasonbar) : : The Simpsons.3DO.cycling.AbFab.PWEI.LEGO.Duckman.Tit Wrench.G-Force : : autocrosses/rallyes.Atari.mechanical engineering.Ministry.Tempest.NIN : : The Jitterbug.Bill Gibson.Robotics.Tim Burton.The Cult.fried cheese I never caught this posting but saw a reponse on the thread just now so the "truth" must be known here! Both of John's games (Patriots and Vector Vaders) are included on my multi-cart, but they have not been "pirated" in any way shape or form. I have John's permission to include his games on my multi-carts and CERTAINLY would not have done so without it! Neither John nor I believe it has hurt the sales of his carts in the least. As is the case with any copy/multi-cart 75% of the people that own them still actively look for the originals. Since both of John's games are readily available at a more than fair price, while I don't have any numbers or anything, I'd imagine most people that have the games on my multi-cart either have already or plan to purchase the originals from John. If any of your AREN'T planning on getting them, I'd strongly suggest doing so! The packaging is nearly as cool as the game in my opinion! Sorry to dig in to you here Jason, but it probably would have been better to ask either John or myself about the situation before making such a "lame" comment. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!zetnet.co.uk!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!dotdot.demon.co.uk!Paul From: Paul Williams Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Looking for a Vectrex in the UK ........ Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 08:31:40 +0100 Organization: (none) Lines: 16 Distribution: world Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: dotdot.demon.co.uk X-NNTP-Posting-Host: dotdot.demon.co.uk MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Newsreader: Turnpike Version 1.12 In article , "\"Phil Morris\"" writes >As I'm in the UK, what are my chances of finding a useable Vectrex (and >games) over here? > >Did this machine ever come out in the UK? > Yes, This machine did come out in the UK and there are some still around. I recently sold my spare one but I'm sure that if you hunt around you will eventually get one. Expect to pay about a hundred pounds for one depending on condition and number of games included. -- _ |_)_ | Paul Williams | (_|(_||_ Paul@dotdot.demon.co.uk + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!pravda.aa.msen.com!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!cdc2.cdc.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: pmorrisb@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Phil Morris") Subject: Re: Emulators in general Message-ID: Organization: Compulink Information eXchange References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 12:35:40 GMT X-News-Software: Ameol Lines: 27 > Quick question here...As far a computer knowledge goes I'm about a > 4/10 but as far as diehard programming goes, I'm about a 2/10.......My > questions are as follows > > 1) Why is it so difficult to program a classic video game emulator > for pc's? Believe me, I'm NOT knocking anybody with programs out > there (great to reminice the 80's :) ), was just wondering as to why > they seem to freeze up on me, run slow as well (Am reading that > Vectrex emulators on high grade pentioums running at 33% speed or > something like that?) I realize that stand up games in arcades have > different hardware, but can't pc chips make up for that? I presume you haven't tried Dave Spicer's Arcade emulator yet? This runs at the 'proper' speed for the supported demo games (Galaxian, Frogger and Amidar) on a 'humble' 386 ....... It emulates the original PCB hardware, and runs the original ROM images. The file is dasarcad.zip, but I can't remember the Web site (you'll also need the ROMs for those games). In short, it's excellent. :-) Phil + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!unogate!mvb.saic.com!homer.alpha.net!daily-planet.execpc.com!news.sol.net!uwm.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: chrissalo@aol.com (Chrissalo) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Wanted German VECTREX+GAMES Date: 14 May 1996 08:09:21 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 9 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4n9t5h$p9s@newsbf02.news.aol.com> References: <1996May13.184640@vax1.mankato.msus.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com X-Newsreader: AOL Offline Reader Hi! Does anybody want to sale a German Vectrex with/out games? If so say so, just email your conditions,... Thanks... Chris + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!CTCnet!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!n3ott.istar!istar.net!winternet.com!mr.net!news.mr.net!urvile.msus.edu!nitrogen.mankato.msus.edu!vax1.mankato.msus.edu!billmoon From: billmoon@vax1.mankato.msus.edu Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: FS VECTREX+GAMES Date: 13 May 96 18:46:40 -0500 Organization: Mankato State University Lines: 6 Message-ID: <1996May13.184640@vax1.mankato.msus.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: vax1.mankato.msus.edu FOR SALE!!!! Vectrex with Minestorm and Rip Off $75 + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!bofh.dot!sen.ca.gov!sen.ca.gov!nntp Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vectrex Buzzfix Message-ID: <1996May16.160000.176@sen.ca.gov> From: james.truesdale@sen.ca.gov Date: 16 May 96 15:59:59 -0800 References: <4necgp$8n4@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Distribution: world Nntp-Posting-Host: 165.107.133.137 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1 (Windows; U; 16bit) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Lines: 4 Does the emulator emulate the buzz too? Sorry, couldn't resist :-j + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsjunkie.ans.net!newsfeeds.ans.net!news-m01.ny.us.ibm.net!usenet From: genek@ibm.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: trying to complete the collection... Date: 17 May 1996 03:48:26 GMT Lines: 37 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ngsua$1b8c@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net> References: Reply-To: genek@ibm.net NNTP-Posting-Host: slip129-37-254-83.il.us.ibm.net X-Newsreader: IBM NewsReader/2 v1.2 In , ibanks@rwd.goucher.edu (Irena is Nacho Mama) writes: >Hey all you other VECTREX junkies: (?) > > Look, here's the rundown...I have almost everything that one can >have where the Vectrex is concerned. I am trying to complete the >collection. I am lacking about 5 cartridges...that's it. I need to see >a complete list of all of the games to be completely sure of the exact >five that I am interested in finding/buying. The games that I know I >don't have are: > SpaceWars > Blitz > Here's a list of Vectrex games that I know of: Mine Storm (built in the system unit) Armor Attack Bedlam Berzerk Clean Sweep Heads Up HyperChase Cosmic Chasm Rip-Off Scramble Solar Quest Space Wars Spike Star Hawk Star Trek Blitz! Art Master (with lightpen) I also have the GCE test cartridge that tests all the functions of the Vectrex system unit. (with service manual) I have several extra Star Trek's that I would trade for; Blitz, Star Hawk, Space Wars, or Rip-Off. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!world1.bawave.com!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!bofh.dot!van-bc!uniserve!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!news.magi.com!worldlinx.com!thunder.mgl.ca!not-for-mail From: dnorman@lightning.mgl.ca (Darrin Norman) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: schematics for Vectrex? Date: 17 May 1996 03:07:22 GMT Organization: MGL Systems Internet Lines: 19 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ngqha$r@thunder.mgl.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: lightning.mgl.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [UNIX 1.3 BETA-950824-color PL0] Does anyone have a copy of the schematics and serice manuals for the vectrex for sale.... or does anybody want to sell me a good photocopy of the schematics/serice manual If so, email me and tell me what you want for it and we can go from there.... thanx -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Darrin Norman | "Keep the ball, dnorman@mgl.ca | I have a whole bucket full!" - Gomez djnorman@isle.waterloo-rdp.on.ca | "Hey Rockie!" - Bullwinkle | "Now I see you." - Pinbot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!unixg.ubc.ca!news.bc.net!arclight.uoregon.edu!enews.sgi.com!sgigate.sgi.com!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!news.cac.psu.edu!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!news.cc.swarthmore.edu!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news2.noc.netcom.net!noc.netcom.net!ixnews1.ix.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!news From: uncauzi@ix.netcom.com(Sean D. Ashanti) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex games for sale. Date: 16 May 1996 00:06:10 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 10 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ndrhi$m9@dfw-ixnews5.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: orl-fl4-10.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Wed May 15 7:06:10 PM CDT 1996 I'm selling Cosmic Chasm Bezerk Mine Storm 3d Minestorm 3d Crazycoaster 3d Narrow Escape Respond and give me an offer. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!newsxfer2.itd.umich.edu!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet1.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!uknet!ftel.co.uk!bham!med165.bham.ac.uk!user From: D.C.Chilton@bham.ac.uk (Derrick Chilton) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Looking for a Vectrex in the UK ........ Date: 16 May 1996 11:57:06 GMT Organization: University of Birmingham Lines: 21 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: NNTP-Posting-Host: med165.bham.ac.uk X-Newsreader: Value-Added NewsWatcher 2.0b24.0+ In article , pmorrisb@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Phil Morris") wrote: > As I'm in the UK, what are my chances of finding a useable Vectrex (and > games) over here? > > Did this machine ever come out in the UK? > > > Thanks, > Phil Yes it was released in the UK, I got mine in Woolworths. I have one, with Scramble, Web Wars, Cleansweep, Berzerk, Cosmic Chasm, Starhawk and Minestorm. Derrick... -- E.Mail D.C.Chilton@bham.ac.uk "Sunrise Wrong Side of Another Day..." Kilminster + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!ub!dsinc!newsfeed.pitt.edu!scramble.lm.com!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!oleane!plug.news.pipex.net!pipex!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: New Games Binaries Available Date: Sat, 18 May 1996 22:37:04 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 8 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nljoh$knm@newton.crisp.net> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 For those interested, you can now obtain the Patriots and Vector Vaders binaries from my web page. http://www.crisp.net/home/pcjohn/index.html + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!btnet!news.compulink.co.uk!cix.compulink.co.uk!usenet From: pmorrisb@cix.compulink.co.uk ("Phil Morris") Subject: Re: Looking for a Vectrex in the UK ........ Message-ID: Organization: Compulink Information eXchange References: Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 09:52:04 GMT X-News-Software: Ameol32 Lines: 16 > In article , "\"Phil Morris\"" > writes > >As I'm in the UK, what are my chances of finding a useable Vectrex > (and >games) over here? > > > >Did this machine ever come out in the UK? > > > Yes, This machine did come out in the UK and there are some still > around. I recently sold my spare one but I'm sure that if you hunt > around you will eventually get one. Expect to pay about a hundred pounds > for one depending on condition and number of games included. Thanks Paul & Derrick ..... I'll have to scan the papers then. :) Phil + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!news2.cais.net!news.cais.net!bofh.dot!nntp.primenet.com!news.primenet.com!krishna From: Glenn Saunders Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Emulators in general Date: 19 May 1996 03:06:01 -0700 Organization: Primenet (602)416-7000 Lines: 41 Sender: root@primenet.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nmrq9$3nc@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> X-Posted-By: krishna@usr1.primenet.com The mortal Brian Lavering wrote: : 1) Why is it so difficult to program a classic video game emulator : for pc's? Believe me, I'm NOT knocking anybody with programs out Because routines are very time-critical. Today's computers, especially application software (I hate the term "killer app", games are not apps) do not require absolute screen updates which is why emulating, let's say, a MAC on an Amiga is possible. Games will run "as fast as they can" on today's PCs, whereas in the olden days they either ran at their expected speed or they didn't generate displays at all! : 2) When I found a page for Colecovision games to download, I noticed : that they were all 8k, 16k, and 24k long....Is there any significance : to the factors of 8k? From what I understand, Colecovision and Sega : were /are 16 bit systems but does that have anything to do with the : ROM on the cartridges? It refers to the sizes of the ROMs. There may very well be extra space leftover on the ROMs. Early ROMs for the 2600, for instance, were only 2k! Ram in the Astrocade is arranged in 4 1K chips! From 1977 to the early 80s we saw a geometric explosion in memory sizes from 2K to 4K, 8K (Star Raiders 1979), 16K (most Atari 5200 games), and so on. The Vectrex can address 32K linearly through the cart port. Ram or Rom. But the largest game for the Vec was the unreleased Dark Tower at 12K circa 1984. : 3) is the hardware/software for Vectrex really all that different : from the non-vector games Atari/Coleco/Comadore/Intellivision, etc? : Or maybe they are all just as different? Very different, which is obvious because of its display. It relies on the persistence of the monitor and the speed of the redraw to get solid lines. To get the same look on an SVGA monitor would likely require an alternate technique. You are talking about an 8-bit greyscale chunky display vs. a vector monitor. It's pretty complicated to emulate. I don't think even going from a vertically opposed monitor to horizontal (like Bosconian on the Williams arcade) is as tough. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!news.sol.net!uwm.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!news.cc.swarthmore.edu!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news2.noc.netcom.net!noc.netcom.net!ixnews1.ix.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!news From: bchlan@ix.netcom.com(Bryan Chlan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex T-Shirts FOR SALE Date: 20 May 1996 06:13:03 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 1 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4np2hf$jgv@dfw-ixnews10.ix.netcom.com> References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> <4nmrq9$3nc@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bal-md1-21.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon May 20 1:13:03 AM CDT 1996 Please E-mail me if interested. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!imci2!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xmission!inquo!bofh.dot!news.seinf.abb.se!news.mdh.se!columba.udac.uu.se!newsfeed.sunet.se!news01.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!mn5.swip.net!news From: Mats Ranlind Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Looking for Vectrex stuff in Sweden Date: 20 May 1996 07:29:11 GMT Organization: - Lines: 4 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4np707$sdi@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup99-5-10.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable NNTP-Posting-User: 6db0d7f9782897f20c5a8088aa0d6531 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Hi, I=B4m interested in buying Vectrex stuff- Console, carts, lightpen and 3D-goggles, If you live in Sweden, please E-mail me and we can do some business. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.bctel.net!news.pinc.com!news From: hsorvin@tnet.net (henning sorvin) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: FS Vectrex Date: Mon, 20 May 1996 16:41:54 GMT Organization: Pacific InterConnect Lines: 33 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nq7jb$g5b@news.pinc.com> Reply-To: hsorvin@tnet.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pinc129.pinc.com X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 For sale: Vectrex and one controller. Comes with: Armor..Attack Blitz! Clean Sweep Cosmic Chasm Rip Off Scramble Spinball Star Trek instructions for: Armor..Attack Hyperchase Auto Race Space Wars and overlays for: Armor..Attack Hyperchase Minesweeper Scramble Starhawk I'm asking $150 or best offer. Please reply to sorvin@sfu.ca + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.campus.mci.net!calweb!quiknet3.quiknet.com!usenet From: mandrovi@mail2.quiknet.com (mandrovi) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: WTB: Starhawk Date: 20 May 1996 15:21:21 GMT Organization: Quiknet Information Services. (916) 773-0917. http://www.quiknet.com Lines: 6 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nq2li$eog@quiknet3.quiknet.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: fo-79.quiknet.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.6+ Anyone have this game for sale? If so, let me know. Thanks, Mark + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!news-e2a.gnn.com!newstf01.news.aol.com!newsbf02.news.aol.com!not-for-mail From: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: New patriots high score.. Date: 21 May 1996 00:44:26 -0400 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 10 Sender: root@newsbf02.news.aol.com Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nrhna$aod@newsbf02.news.aol.com> Reply-To: spudman5@aol.com (Spudman 5) NNTP-Posting-Host: newsbf02.mail.aol.com Hey everyone! I just played one of the best games of patriots I have ever played. My current high score is : 205,605 and I got to level 20 Well cant wait for John D's next game (and hopefully there will be many more after it) Thanks Spudman5 (a.k.a. Mike) + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!sgigate.sgi.com!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!newsgate.duke.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsfeed.pitt.edu!scramble.lm.com!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!usenet1.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!usenet From: clash95@nyc.pipeline.com(bryan burke) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: FS Vectrex Date: 21 May 1996 02:16:37 GMT Organization: Pipeline Lines: 1 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nr925$jrs@news1.t1.usa.pipeline.com> References: <4nq7jb$g5b@news.pinc.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.149.3 X-PipeUser: clash95 X-PipeHub: nyc.pipeline.com X-PipeGCOS: (bryan burke) X-Newsreader: Pipeline v3.5.0 i must have it $125 + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!news.sol.net!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!in2p3.fr!swidir.switch.ch!scsing.switch.ch!ubnsrv.unisource.ch!peroni.ita.tip.net!news.vol.it!news From: Luca La Brocca Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: VIDEOGAMES WORLD Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 10:42:43 -0800 Organization: Video On Line Lines: 5 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <31A20EA3.298F@vol.it> Reply-To: luca@vol.it NNTP-Posting-Host: ghibli.vol.it Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.0 (Macintosh; I; PPC) http://www.vol.it/IT/IT/VIDEOGAMES/ A site devoted to the world of videogames also include an extensive FTP site. It contains a large number of links, mirrors, games on line and the possibility to vote your prefered videogames. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!ub!dsinc!newsfeed.pitt.edu!godot.cc.duq.edu!newsgate.duke.edu!solaris.cc.vt.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.inc.net!arclight.uoregon.edu!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!netcom.net.uk!ix.netcom.com!news From: bchlan@ix.netcom.com(Bryan Chlan) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex T-Shirts FOR SALE Date: 21 May 1996 04:52:40 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 2 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nri6o$q08@sjx-ixn2.ix.netcom.com> References: <4n1itg$mob@news.cc.utah.edu> <4nmrq9$3nc@nnrp1.news.primenet.com> <4np2hf$jgv@dfw-ixnews10.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bal-md4-12.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Mon May 20 9:52:40 PM PDT 1996 Please E-mail me if interested. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!news.sol.net!news.inc.net!arclight.uoregon.edu!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!netcom.net.uk!ix.netcom.com!news From: wvelting@ix.netcom.com(William D. Velting) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: /// 3 Vectrex Games For Sale - $24.00 Shipped \\\ Date: 21 May 1996 11:49:26 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 9 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nsak6$e00@sjx-ixn4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: gra-mi3-03.ix.netcom.com X-NETCOM-Date: Tue May 21 4:49:26 AM PDT 1996 I have the following loose Vectrex games for sale: Blitz! Clean Sweep Starhawk All three games are in excellent condition. Asking $24.00 shipped via Priroity Mail in the US. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.chatlink.com!news.cyberport.com!usenet From: cmoore@cyberport.com (cm) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: REQ...IS there a Vectrex FAQ, I have questions... Date: 21 May 1996 13:36:22 GMT Organization: CyberPort Station Lines: 4 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nsgsm$a3m@macaw.cyberport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm144-75.cyberport.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Is there a fact sheet on the vectrex, telling about the hardware, various games, current state of things etc.. thanks, + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!uwm.edu!lll-winken.llnl.gov!enews.sgi.com!decwrl!news.hooked.net!bpacula From: bpacula@hooked.net (Brian N. Pacula) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: REQ...IS there a Vectrex FAQ, I have questions... Date: Tue, 21 May 1996 13:06:54 -0800 Organization: GB8B Industries Lines: 13 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <4nsgsm$a3m@macaw.cyberport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: bass-16.ppp.hooked.net X-Newsreader: Yet Another NewsWatcher 2.2.0b7 In article <4nsgsm$a3m@macaw.cyberport.com>, cmoore@cyberport.com (cm) wrote: > Is there a fact sheet on the vectrex, telling about the hardware, various > games, current state of things etc.. > thanks, QUICK PLUG-- I have the FAQ posted at my Vectrex web site: http://users.aol.com/gb8b/vectrex/ - brian pacula - bpacula@hooked.net - http://users.aol.com/gb8b/ - + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!cdc2.cdc.net!newsfeed.concentric.net!winternet.com!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!crchh327.rich.bnr.ca!woodcock From: woodcock@bnr.ca (Gregg Woodcock) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: REQ...IS there a Vectrex FAQ, I have questions... Date: 21 May 1996 21:05:43 GMT Organization: Bell-Northern Research; Richardson, Texas, USA Lines: 13 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ntb77$l2p@crchh327.rich.bnr.ca> References: <4nsgsm$a3m@macaw.cyberport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: carphc21.rich.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] cm (cmoore@cyberport.com) wrote: : Is there a fact sheet on the vectrex, telling about the hardware, various : games, current state of things etc.. Yes there is and I have been WOEFULLY negligent in posting it due to crazines at home and work. I will get the latest changes in and have it posted June 1st, I promise! -- THANX...Gregg day 214.684.7380 night UNLIST/PUBL TEXAS NOT CANADA! woodcock@nortel.com or bn202@cleveland.freenet.edu *CLASSIC VIDEOGAME COLLECTOR BUY/SELL/TRADE NON-COMPUTER (ARCADE/HOME)* "If you quote me on this I'll have to deny it; I won't remember because I have such a bad memory. Not only that, but my memory is *terrible*." + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!news.texas.net!newsfeed.concentric.net!news From: Tim Grooms Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: /// 3 Vectrex Games For Sale - $24.00 Shipped \\\ Date: 22 May 1996 03:23:07 GMT Organization: Concentric Internet Services Lines: 5 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nu1ar$cb0@tribune.concentric.net> References: <4nsak6$e00@sjx-ixn4.ix.netcom.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: cnc003041.concentric.net Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: wvelting@ix.netcom.com Have you sold these? Do they come with overlays/instructions? Thanks. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.mindlink.net!van-bc!uniserve!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!istar.net!imci2!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!howland.reston.ans.net!nntp.coast.net!news00.sunet.se!sunic!mn6.swip.net!mn5.swip.net!news From: Mats Ranlind Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: WTB: Vectrex carts and consoles Date: 22 May 1996 06:21:27 GMT Organization: - Lines: 13 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nubp7$qv5@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup105-3-1.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-Posting-User: 6db0d7f9782897f20c5a8088aa0d6531 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Interested in buying the following carts: Polar Rescue Pole Position Solar Quest Space Wars Star Castle Also always interested in buying complete consoles... Please respond if you have something to offer, and are willing to ship these things to me in Sweden. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cse.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!winternet.com!n1ott.istar!n3ott.istar!ott.istar!istar.net!infoshare!passport.ca!not-for-mail From: dvrt@passport.ca (Dave Rout) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: vectrex cart : web warp ? Date: 22 May 1996 11:33:12 -0400 Organization: Passport Lines: 24 Message-ID: <4nvc3o$1mj@diplomatic.passport.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: diplomatic.passport.ca hi... i realized for the first time today that my web wars cart says web warp...the cart says made in the republic of ireland..the box and docs say web warp... is this a licensing thing ? is this a rare cart or common ? thanks for any help. dave + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!BellSouth!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!EU.net!usenet1.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!usenet From: luxmundi@pipeline.com Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Lux's "Other Stuff" Auction (Vectrex/Microvision/Bally etc...) Date: 22 May 1996 15:08:54 GMT Organization: PSINet/Pipeline USA Lines: 99 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nvam6$lsj@news2.h1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.61.2 Welcome to my "Other stuff" auction of odds and ends and rarities that don't include the 2600 and Colecovision carts. Typical auction rules apply, E-mail me for further details and rules. This auction will commence on 5/20/96 and will continue through 5/31/96 at which point it will go to a once twice format for which only previous bidders will be eligible. UPS charges are not included in winnings and will be tallied at the end. Minimum bid increments: .50 to $10.00, $1.00 after $10.00 and $2.00 after $25.00. Good luck to all and please don't bid if you have no intention of honoring it. 1.) Vectrex: (b=box/m=manual/o=overlay/p=plastic insert/s=sleeve/i=instructions/c=complete) Carts and Misc: (No minimum) Blitz Scramble Armor Attack (o) HyperChase Berzerk (b,m,o,i,p) Star Trek (b,m,i,o) Minestorm (instructions only) Minestorm (overlay only) 2.) Microvision: 1.) Console: Good shape no crystal rot. $10.00 Scallen Carts: (Unless otherwise noted $1.00 minimum) Bowling w/Box and Instructions $1.00 KUJO Sea Duel w/Box and Instructions (Extremely Rare) $10.00/minimum Cosmic Hunter w/Box (Extremely Rare) $10.00/Minimum Connect Four w/Box $1.00 Honeycut Pinball w/Box and Instructions $1.00 KUJO Block Buster (loose) $1.00 Honeycut 3.) Bally Astrocade Bally System with *owners manual*. In good shape. $5.00 Honeycut Carts: (all $1.00 Minimum) Bally Basic (Gold Foil cart w/input) **Includes 116 page owner's manual** $1.00 Honeycut Bally Pin $1.00 Honeycut Astro Battle w/instructions $1.00 Honeycut BlackJack/Poker/Acey Duecey $1.00 Honeycut BioRythym $1.00 Honeycut Grand Prix w/instructions $1.00 Honeycut 4.) Odyssey 2 Super Bee Video Pac Case and Instructions only (no cart!) $1.00/minimum 5.) Boxed Atari 2600 Jr. (Large Rainbow stripe) $5.00 Minimum 6.)Atari 5200 Wico Joystick w/X-Y adapter for connecting Keypad $15.00/minimum 7.(Sears Digital Diamond Handheld (1978-TOMY) Odd, odd, odd handheld. Features manual batting (ie...you really swing a bat) swinging at a light emitting diode (ball). Digital Play read out ("out" etc..), electronic ball and strike counts and manual scoring. This item is boxed, though the box is a little beat up. No minimum 8.)Pac Man Card game (1982) : Complete with 4 boards for 4 players, deck of cards, box, inserts, etc... No minimum Hey! I know it's small, but I didn't want to bore everyone with C and U Intv, 2600, and Colecovision. =) Thanks for playing. luxmundi@pipeline.com tk3doforum@aol.com Console News Editor GameWire Magazine. For news, reviews, and subscription information please visit >>>http://www.gamepen.com/gamewire<<< Neo Geo CD-Z * PSX * Saturn * Jaguar/CD * 3DO Classic Collector for all the classics: Atari 2600/7800/5200 Vectrex Intellivision Colecovision Microvision Bally Astrocade Fairchild Channel F NES SMS Gameboy Turbo Duo/Express Atari 8 Bit Emerson Arcadia TI99 SuperGrafx Pong systems etc... Coin Ops owned: Tempest Cocktail, Asteroids Cocktail, Cosmic Guerilla Cocktail, Stand Ups: Neo Geo (19" and 25"), Millipede, Defender, Gigas, Tron. Member: VAPS (Video Arcade Preservation Society): http://www.vaps.org/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csusac!zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU!newshub.csu.net!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!swrinde!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet1.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!usenet2.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!usenet From: luxmundi@pipeline.com Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: vectrex cart : web warp ? Date: 22 May 1996 18:09:51 GMT Organization: PSINet/Pipeline USA Lines: 38 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4nvl9f$9r2@news2.h1.usa.pipeline.com> References: <4nvc3o$1mj@diplomatic.passport.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.61.2 In article <4nvc3o$1mj@diplomatic.passport.ca>, Dave Rout writes: >hi... > > >i realized for the first time today that my web wars >cart says web warp...the cart says made in the republic >of ireland..the box and docs say web warp... > >is this a licensing thing ? > >is this a rare cart or common ? > >thanks for any help. > >dave Web Warp is the European release of Web Wars, otherwise no difference. Regards, luxmundi@pipeline.com tk3doforum@aol.com Console News Editor GameWire Magazine. For news, reviews, and subscription information please visit >>>http://www.gamepen.com/gamewire<<< Neo Geo CD-Z * PSX * Saturn * Jaguar/CD * 3DO Classic Collector for all the classics: Atari 2600/7800/5200 Vectrex Intellivision Colecovision Microvision Bally Astrocade Fairchild Channel F NES SMS Gameboy Turbo Duo/Express Atari 8 Bit Emerson Arcadia TI99 SuperGrafx Pong systems etc... Coin Ops owned: Tempest Cocktail, Asteroids Cocktail, Cosmic Guerilla Cocktail, Stand Ups: Neo Geo (19" and 25"), Millipede, Defender, Gigas, Tron. Member: VAPS (Video Arcade Preservation Society): http://www.vaps.org/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!spool.mu.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.wildstar.net!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!solace!nntp.uio.no!news.kth.se!tybalt.admin.kth.se!celsiustech.se!seunet!news2.swip.net!mn6.swip.net!mn5.swip.net!news From: Mats Ranlind Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: WTB: Vectrex system+carts, European version for shippment to Sweden Date: 23 May 1996 07:54:22 GMT Organization: - Lines: 2 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o15je$a3q@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup98-3-5.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-Posting-User: 6db0d7f9782897f20c5a8088aa0d6531 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) If you have a "European" console to sell, please let me know. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet1.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!usenet From: luxmundi@pipeline.com Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Lux's "Other Stuff" Auction Update #1 Date: 23 May 1996 19:38:19 GMT Organization: PSINet/Pipeline USA Lines: 99 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o2erb$bu2@news2.h1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.61.2 Welcome to my "Other stuff" auction of odds and ends and rarities that don't include the 2600 and Colecovision carts. Typical auction rules apply, E-mail me for further details and rules. This auction will commence on 5/20/96 and will continue through 5/31/96 at which point it will go to a once twice format for which only previous bidders will be eligible. UPS charges are not included in winnings and will be tallied at the end. Minimum bid increments: .50 to $10.00, $1.00 after $10.00 and $2.00 after $25.00. Good luck to all and please don't bid if you have no intention of honoring it. 1.) Vectrex: (b=box/m=manual/o=overlay/p=plastic insert/s=sleeve/i=instructions/c=complete) Carts and Misc: (No minimum) Blitz $3.00 Tigr Scramble $3.00 Tigr Armor Attack (o) $5.00 hpchen HyperChase $3.00 Tigr Berzerk (b,m,o,i,p) $3.00 Tigr Star Trek (b,m,i,o) $5.00 hpchen Minestorm (instructions only) $1.00 Tigr Minestorm (overlay only) $1.00 Tigr 2.) Microvision: 1.) Console: Good shape no crystal rot. $20.00 Tgrov Carts: (Unless otherwise noted $1.00 minimum) Bowling w/Box and Instructions $1.00 KUJO Sea Duel w/Box and Instructions (Extremely Rare) $10.00 reemus Cosmic Hunter w/Box (Extremely Rare) $10.00 reemus Connect Four w/Box $1.00 Honeycut Pinball w/Box and Instructions $2.00 Hiisi Block Buster (loose) $1.00 Honeycut 3.) Bally Astrocade Bally System with *owners manual*. In good shape. $7.00 hooboy Carts: (all $1.00 Minimum) Bally Basic (Gold Foil cart w/input) **Includes 116 page owner's manual** $2.00 Hiisi Bally Pin $1.00 Honeycut Astro Battle w/instructions $2.00 Hiisi BlackJack/Poker/Acey Duecey $2.00 hooboy BioRythym $2.00 Hooboy Grand Prix w/instructions $2.00 Hiisi 4.) Odyssey 2 Super Bee Video Pac Case and Instructions only (no cart!) $1.00/minimum 5.) Boxed Atari 2600 Jr. (Large Rainbow stripe) $5.00 Minimum 6.)Atari 5200 Wico Joystick w/X-Y adapter for connecting Keypad $20.00 Tgrov 7.(Sears Digital Diamond Handheld (1978-TOMY) Odd, odd, odd handheld. Features manual batting (ie...you really swing a bat) swinging at a light emitting diode (ball). Digital Play read out ("out" etc..), electronic ball and strike counts and manual scoring. This item is boxed, though the box is a little beat up. $2.00 Hiisi 8.)Pac Man Card game (1982) : Complete with 4 boards for 4 players, deck of cards, box, inserts, etc... $1.00 Hiisi Hey! I know it's small, but I didn't want to bore everyone with C and U Intv, 2600, and Colecovision. =) Thanks for playing. luxmundi@pipeline.com tk3doforum@aol.com Console News Editor GameWire Magazine. For news, reviews, and subscription information please visit >>>http://www.gamepen.com/gamewire<<< Neo Geo CD-Z * PSX * Saturn * Jaguar/CD * 3DO Classic Collector for all the classics: Atari 2600/7800/5200 Vectrex Intellivision Colecovision Microvision Bally Astrocade Fairchild Channel F NES SMS Gameboy Turbo Duo/Express Atari 8 Bit Emerson Arcadia TI99 SuperGrafx Pong systems etc... Coin Ops owned: Tempest Cocktail, Asteroids Cocktail, Cosmic Guerilla Cocktail, Stand Ups: Neo Geo (19" and 25"), Millipede, Defender, Gigas, Tron. Member: VAPS (Video Arcade Preservation Society): http://www.vaps.org/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!imci2!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!EU.net!usenet1.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!dispatch.news.demon.net!demon!netcom.net.uk!netcom.com!element From: element@netcom.com (Element) Subject: Looking for FTP Site Message-ID: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest) X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL1] Date: Fri, 24 May 1996 01:21:00 GMT Lines: 9 Sender: element@netcom.netcom.com Looking for an FTP site which has all of the .rom files for the new Vectrex emulator. I went to one and it only had a few....(bad ones too!) Any idea? Thanks in advance! Element I got the goggles and i aint sellin'! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.claremont.edu!nntp-server.caltech.edu!nntp1.jpl.nasa.gov!news.magicnet.net!nntp.crosslink.net!bofh.dot!news.stylus.net!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.leonardo.net!news.cyberport.com!usenet From: cmoore@cyberport.com (cm) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex and games wanted in USA Date: 22 May 1996 21:18:52 GMT Organization: CyberPort Station Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o00bs$lql@macaw.cyberport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm144-75.cyberport.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 Please email me if you have a system or parts of one for sale. thanks. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.wildstar.net!news.ecn.uoknor.edu!solace!nntp.uio.no!news.kth.se!tybalt.admin.kth.se!celsiustech.se!seunet!news2.swip.net!mn6.swip.net!mn5.swip.net!news From: Mats Ranlind Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: WTB: Vectrex in Europe Date: 24 May 1996 11:17:00 GMT Organization: - Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o45rc$onq@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup115-1-8.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-Posting-User: 6db0d7f9782897f20c5a8088aa0d6531 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Interested in buying Vectrex console+carts- European version (220V). + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!cs.umd.edu!news.abs.net!explorer.csc.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!gateway.tcsi.com!news From: Keith Jarett Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Post your highest scores! Date: 24 May 1996 16:48:29 GMT Organization: TCSI, Berkeley, California Lines: 17 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o4p8t$nc@gateway.tcsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: keithppp.tcs.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) http://www.best.com/~riffraff/hallfame.shtml has a hall of fame for various video games, with Vectrex at the bottom. Some of the alleged high scores are pathetically low. Come on, people, let's inject some reality into this listing! Quoting: 2. I will take your high scores by e-mail at valis1@village.ios.com. Please be honest with your scores, Santa Claus may be watching. 3. In the body of the e-mail, I will need to know: System played, game played, score on that game, your full name, your city and state (or country), and your e-mail address. I may have to abbreviate your name, or exclude your location due to space considerations. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.kei.com!nntp.coast.net!zombie.ncsc.mil!cs.umd.edu!news.abs.net!explorer.csc.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!gateway.tcsi.com!news From: Keith Jarett Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Kudos to John Donzila Date: 24 May 1996 17:21:23 GMT Organization: TCSI, Berkeley, California Lines: 63 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o4r6j$nc@gateway.tcsi.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: keithppp.tcs.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) I received my Patriots cartridge for the Vectrex, and I have to say that this is one amazing piece of work. For 12 long years people have been talking about developing new game for the Vectrex. And it was just that: talk. Until now. John Dondzila has had the vision, self-motivation, and determination to start a game development and actually finish it. Not just once, but twice! I haven't seen his Vector Vaders yet, but Patriots is, as others have said, the equal of any Vectrex game ever made in entertainment value and playability. Unlike any other Vectrex game, Patriots contains a hidden bonus game, which I look forward to finding. I can only imagine the amount of painstaking effort involved in developing a game of this caliber. But aside from the technical brilliance of the game, I was really struck by John's attention to the total package that the game buyer receives. For a home-brew game you would expect a plain black cartridge with no label or documentation. It's quite exciting to receive in the mail a brand new game for a system that has not seen one in 12 years. But John obviously wanted the game buyer's experience to be even more special. So he provided a high-quality plastic case, with a color laser-printed jacket that includes both high-quality graphics and some catchy and well-written descriptive text. The cartridge has a nice label, and there is a small folded and stapled instruction booklet. The whole package is much more professional than you would expect of a top-notch programmer focused on the game itself. Certainly when GCE was developing games for the system, the programmers were not expected to develop the packaging, too! John, if you ever need an employment reference, and if your Vectrex games themselves do not speak volumes about the depth and breadth of your capabilities, I will be happy to provide my assessment of your achievements. In my 20 years as a systems engineer, I have seen some truly remarkable efforts on projects, including the PPC ROM for the HP-41 calculator. I have never seen anything like this done by just one person. John, you should either join a start-up company or start your own. When such a company is led by a top-notch engineer who also has business sense and an overall vision of the result he wants to achieve, great engineers will fall all over themselves to get in on the action. I wish you the best of luck in your ventures. keith@tcsi.com Keith Jarett + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!torn!nott!cunews!freenet-news.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!an914 From: an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: two criticisms Date: 24 May 1996 20:38:28 GMT Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Lines: 20 Sender: an914@freenet6.carleton.ca (Shawn Scallen) Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> Reply-To: an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet6.carleton.ca two criticisms on patriots 1) the game won't work on my main vectrex (it's the canadian (???) one, not the "CGE Entertaining Ideas" one) 2) the cart sleeve should say "Staff" or "Get to" "... your missles..." not "Man your missles..." other than that, and the fact i haven't found the hidden game yet :(, it's an amazing vectral experience! keep up the good work! shawn -- shawn scallen - an914@freenet.carleton.ca - 613-234-PUNX CKCU-FM music director * photographer * vectrex/colecovision/atari fan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ for info on ottawa & area shows/events email --> punx@proton.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!newshub.csu.net!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!cs.utexas.edu!swrinde!newsfeed.internetmci.com!xavier.cybersmith.com!news.kei.com!news.texas.net!dnet04-15.sat.texas.net!user From: wolfgang@texas.net (wolfgang) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: two criticisms Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 11:29:10 -0600 Organization: Texas Networking, Inc. Lines: 8 Distribution: inet Message-ID: References: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: dnet04-15.sat.texas.net In article <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca>, an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) wrote: > 2) the cart sleeve should say "Staff" or "Get to" "... your missles..." not > "Man your missles..." You're right. It shouldn't say, "Man your missles..." It should say, "Man your missiles..." I completely agree with you. Good point. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!in-news.erinet.com!imci5!pull-feed.internetmci.com!news.internetMCI.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!torn!nott!cunews!freenet-news.carleton.ca!FreeNet.Carleton.CA!an914 From: an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: two criticisms Date: 26 May 1996 00:23:49 GMT Organization: The National Capital FreeNet Lines: 21 Sender: an914@freenet3.carleton.ca (Shawn Scallen) Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o88al$b5d@freenet-news.carleton.ca> References: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> Reply-To: an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) NNTP-Posting-Host: freenet3.carleton.ca wolfgang (wolfgang@texas.net) writes: > In article <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca>, > an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) wrote: > >> 2) the cart sleeve should say "Staff" or "Get to" "... your missles..." not >> "Man your missles..." > > You're right. It shouldn't say, "Man your missles..." It should say, > "Man your missiles..." I completely agree with you. Good point. okay, so i made a typo. big whoop. it still dosen't excuse the sexist nature of the english language. shawn -- shawn scallen - an914@freenet.carleton.ca - 613-234-PUNX CKCU-FM music director * photographer * vectrex/colecovision/atari fan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ for info on ottawa & area shows/events email --> punx@proton.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!nntp.earthlink.net!usenet From: dp310@earthlink.net (Prop) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: two criticisms Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 09:10:14 GMT Organization: Earthlink Network, Inc. Lines: 19 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <31a81f9e.4863988@news.earthlink.net> References: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> <4o88al$b5d@freenet-news.carleton.ca> Reply-To: dp310@earthlink.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pool009.maxa.los_angeles.ca.us.dynip.earthlink.net X-Newsreader: Forte Agent .99c/16.141 an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Shawn Scallen) wrote: human woman man a woman is a man, unless she isn't human. >okay, so i made a typo. big whoop. it still dosen't excuse the sexist >nature of the english language. > >shawn > >-- > shawn scallen - an914@freenet.carleton.ca - 613-234-PUNX > CKCU-FM music director * photographer * vectrex/colecovision/atari fan >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > for info on ottawa & area shows/events email --> punx@proton.com + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!news.mel.connect.com.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.u.washington.edu!saul7.u.washington.edu!howald From: William Howald Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Color Decoder board update! Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 01:59:34 -0700 Organization: University of Washington Lines: 31 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: saul7.u.washington.edu Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII NNTP-Posting-User: howald Hi-ho! It's the vector fool here... Work continues... The design is more finalized now,and the proto board is getting stuffed. The brightness data latch(first stage) is tested and works! Design changes since start: Due to cost,circuit complexity,and my board size limit, the proto will be FOUR bits red,green,blue (and maybe 4 bits bright as well) 4096 colors is pretty good, but this only gives 16 white levels...(shrugs) 8 bit would be nice, but few of the I.C.'s I need are! Most are 4 bit, and easier to find/use, but a lot of "doubling up" really makes the board/wiring huge! (It will be a rats nest as it is!) It will have 32 palettes, stored in an EEPROM with an 100 year life?) Can set/select/program colors in REAL TIME as the games are being ran on the Vec! Or,if you are programming your own, can set any location to any color.... Assuming the board is installed internally in a vec, (I might do this with the second board... I may auction it off!) The programming box will plug in to a connector on the side, to set it up. (The vec itself will also have a switch to select the palette...) Of course, you WILL need a color vector monitor to see the colors...but MAYBE NOT!!?!?!?!?!? :*) I'll do at least the 1 board, I'm commited (or should be) so far to complete it, even if I am wasting my time... Sorry, It's late and I'm babbling now.. Good night, world! Aaron Howald-The vector fool rides again! + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!druid.borland.com!news.sprintlink.net!news-stk-11.sprintlink.net!newsreader.sprintlink.net!southwind.net!symbios.com!csn!nntp-xfer-2.csn.net!news.advtech.uswest.com!engineer.mrg.uswest.com!news.uoregon.edu!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!intac!usenet From: Steve Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Lux's "Other Stuff" Auction (Vectrex/Microvision/Bally etc...) Date: 24 May 1996 03:34:10 GMT Organization: INTAC Access Corporation - An Internet Service Provider Lines: 35 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4o3ani$sfl@uucp.intac.com> References: <4nvam6$lsj@news2.h1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: blmfld-s3.intac.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.1N (Windows; I; 16bit) > >3.) Bally Astrocade > >Bally System with *owners manual*. In good shape. $5.00 Honeycut $10(ten) > >Carts: (all $1.00 Minimum) > >Bally Basic (Gold Foil cart w/input) **Includes 116 page owner's manual** >$1.00 Honeycut $2(two) >Bally Pin $1 Honeycut $2(two) >Grand Prix w/instructions $1.00 Honeycut > > I hope I bid properly as this is the first aution I have bid in. :) Thanks, Steve + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.delphi.com!usenet From: Brad Bennett Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: I Desire A Vectrex Date: Sun, 26 May 96 20:10:05 -0500 Organization: Delphi (info@delphi.com email, 800-695-4005 voice) Lines: 7 Distribution: inet Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: bos1f.delphi.com Actually, I do not but a friend of mine does. He desires a vectrex and some games for it. Since he does not own any vectrexes (or is it vectrexii?) or any games, he has no idea whats good and whats not, so as long as a bunch of duplicates arent in the de al, it'll probably be acceptable. Please respond to this at Miaow@Ripco.com. Thanks a bunch + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!news.mel.connect.com.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!nntp.coast.net!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in1.uu.net!news.mtholyoke.edu!amanazer From: amanazer@mtholyoke.edu (Adam Michael Anazeri) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: two criticisms Date: 28 May 1996 05:11:59 GMT Organization: Mount Holyoke College Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4oe1uv$p8b@news1.mtholyoke.edu> References: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> <4o88al$b5d@freenet-news.carleton.ca> <31a81f9e.4863988@news.earthlink.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: mhc.mtholyoke.edu X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL0] for everyone who believes in the bible....remember...a woman was made from adams rib....making her a part of man. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.claremont.edu!nntp-server.caltech.edu!nntp1.jpl.nasa.gov!news.magicnet.net!news.sprintlink.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!bcarh8ac.bnr.ca!bmdhh222.bnr.ca!psampson From: psampson@nortel.ca (Paul Sampson) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Patriots compatibility? (WAS:two criticisms Date: 27 May 1996 15:13:52 GMT Organization: Bell Northern Research Lines: 32 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4ocgrg$lq7@bmdhh222.bnr.ca> References: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> NNTP-Posting-Host: bmdhh188.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] Shawn Scallen (an914@FreeNet.Carleton.CA) wrote: : two criticisms on patriots : 1) the game won't work on my main vectrex (it's the canadian (???) one, : not the "CGE Entertaining Ideas" one) 8-(gulp) Is there anyone else who has had problems running 'Patriots'? I was about to order a multi-cart and a 'personalised' version of this game, but want to make sure that it has no compatibility problems. I'm running the 'European' Vectrex, made by Milton Bradley. From Shawns comment above, I'd be supprised if he had an MB Vectrex (for voltage differences), but I just want to make absolutely sure before ordering. Are there different revisions of Vectrex? If so, is there any easy way to tell, without taking the thing apart. Just being paranoid 8-) -- |Binatone TV Master/ZX81/Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+2a/+3/QL/2600| |2600Jr/XEGS/65XE/7800/400/800XL/Jaguar/MZ700/CPC464/TI99 4a| |MSX/BBC B/Dragon32/VIC20/C=16/C=+4/C=64/Amiga/Intellivision| |Colecovision/Saturn/3DO/PSX/G7000/NewBrain AD/Atmos/Genesis| |Z88/Electron/ADAM/Vectrex. WANTED Dragon64, ZX80, Atom, ACE| |Paul Sampson, Nortel (Northern Telecom), Just my own views.| + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!newshub.sdsu.edu!news1.best.com!news.texas.net!newsfeed.concentric.net!winternet.com!uunet!in2.uu.net!news.new-york.net!newton.crisp.net!usenet From: pcjohn@crisp.net Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots compatibility? (WAS:two criticisms Date: Tue, 28 May 1996 12:41:41 GMT Organization: CrispNet Internet Services Lines: 18 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4oet0j$pvq@newton.crisp.net> References: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> <4ocgrg$lq7@bmdhh222.bnr.ca> Reply-To: pcjohn@crisp.net NNTP-Posting-Host: pcjohn.crisp.net X-Newsreader: Forte Free Agent 1.0.82 >Are there different revisions of Vectrex? If so, is there any >easy way to tell, without taking the thing apart. As I understand it, here's how you tell the difference: When you turn on the game and get the boxed title screen, the Vectrex should say "Entertaining New Ideas". The incompatible units do not show this message. From what I understand there are only a few of these actually in existence. I've sold about a dozen Patriots/ Vaders to Europe and no one has reported any problems. JD + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!usenet.kornet.nm.kr!usenet.etri.re.kr!news.kreonet.re.kr!bofh.dot!news.dacom.co.kr!bofh.dot!vyzynz!bofh.dot!newsfeed.concentric.net!winternet.com!uunet!in1.uu.net!demos!solace!umdac!newsfeed.sunet.se!news01.sunet.se!sunic!news99.sunet.se!mn5.swip.net!news From: Mats Ranlind Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: WTB: Vectrex in Europe Date: 28 May 1996 11:07:23 GMT Organization: - Lines: 2 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4oempb$ng6@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup113-8-7.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-Posting-User: 6db0d7f9782897f20c5a8088aa0d6531 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) Interested in buying Vectrex console & carts etc. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!news.mel.connect.com.au!harbinger.cc.monash.edu.au!nntp.coast.net!news.kei.com!newsfeed.internetmci.com!solaris.cc.vt.edu!news.vistachrome.com!news.supernet.net!news.cyberport.com!usenet From: cmoore@cyberport.com (cm) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: REQ...need help with Vectrex.tar.z Date: 28 May 1996 00:22:27 GMT Organization: CyberPort Station Lines: 11 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4odh03$t4h@macaw.cyberport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: pm144-75.cyberport.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.6 could someone explain how to fully extract this file on a dos box.\ I can use uncomp.exe to get 1 large vectrex file...1.5 meg, it has not .tar extension. but alot of this file is still binary. How do you further extract this large file.... what is the syntax for tar.exe Has this Vectrex.tar.z file been converted to a zip file by someone ? thanks, + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.claremont.edu!nntp-server.caltech.edu!nntp1.jpl.nasa.gov!news.iag.net!news.math.psu.edu!news.cac.psu.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!torn!nott!bcarh189.bnr.ca!bcarh8ac.bnr.ca!bmdhh222.bnr.ca!psampson From: psampson@nortel.ca (Paul Sampson) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Patriots compatibility? (WAS:two criticisms Date: 28 May 1996 16:28:12 GMT Organization: Bell Northern Research Lines: 37 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4of9is$5f0@bmdhh222.bnr.ca> References: <4o56o4$ga1@freenet-news.carleton.ca> <4ocgrg$lq7@bmdhh222.bnr.ca> <4oet0j$pvq@newton.crisp.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: bmdhh188.bnr.ca X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2] pcjohn@crisp.net wrote: : >Are there different revisions of Vectrex? If so, is there any : >easy way to tell, without taking the thing apart. : As I understand it, here's how you tell the difference: : When you turn on the game and get the : boxed title screen, the Vectrex should say : "Entertaining New Ideas". : The incompatible units do not show this message. : From what I understand there are only a few of these : actually in existence. I've sold about a dozen Patriots/ : Vaders to Europe and no one has reported any problems. Guess which version I've got. 8-( It just says 'Vectrex' on boot up. Are there any other games that won't run with this Vectrex? I was really looking forward to having a crack at these two games, once I found a machine. Now it looks like I'm going to have to continue looking....... Any idea why the games don't run? Any chance of a updated release? >8-) Thanks for the reply anyway. -- |Binatone TV Master/ZX81/Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+2a/+3/QL/2600| |2600Jr/XEGS/65XE/7800/400/800XL/Jaguar/MZ700/CPC464/TI99 4a| |MSX/BBC B/Dragon32/VIC20/C=16/C=+4/C=64/Amiga/Intellivision| |Colecovision/Saturn/3DO/PSX/G7000/NewBrain AD/Atmos/Genesis| |Z88/Electron/ADAM/Vectrex. WANTED Dragon64, ZX80, Atom, ACE| |Paul Sampson, Nortel (Northern Telecom), Just my own views.| + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!dog.ee.lbl.gov!overload.lbl.gov!news.emf.net!imci3!imci4!newsfeed.internetmci.com!news.texas.net!cdc2.cdc.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!howland.reston.ans.net!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!usenet From: luxmundi@pipeline.com Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Lux's "Other Stuff" Auction (Microvision, Vectrex, Bally) Update #2 Date: 28 May 1996 13:52:51 GMT Organization: PSINet/Pipeline USA Lines: 105 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4of0fj$qq8@news1.t1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.150.3 Welcome to my "Other stuff" auction of odds and ends and rarities that don't include the 2600 and Colecovision carts. Typical auction rules apply, E-mail me for further details and rules. This auction will commence on 5/20/96 and will continue through 5/31/96 at which point it will go to a once twice format for which only previous bidders will be eligible. UPS charges are not included in winnings and will be tallied at the end. Minimum bid increments: .50 to $10.00, $1.00 after $10.00 and $2.00 after $25.00. Good luck to all and please don't bid if you have no intention of honoring it. 1.) Vectrex: (b=box/m=manual/o=overlay/p=plastic insert/s=sleeve/i=instructions/c=complete) Carts and Misc: (No minimum) Blitz $3.00 Tigr Scramble $3.00 Tigr Armor Attack (o) $6.00 Tigr HyperChase $3.00 Tigr Berzerk (b,m,o,i,p) $4.00 Rika Star Trek (b,m,i,o) $10.00 MarkDe Minestorm (instructions only) $1.00 Tigr Minestorm (overlay only) $1.00 Tigr 2.) Microvision: 1.) Console: Good shape no crystal rot. $21.00 Rika Carts: (Unless otherwise noted $1.00 minimum) Bowling w/Box and Instructions $4.00 Rika Sea Duel w/Box and Instructions (Extremely Rare) $11.00 Rika Cosmic Hunter w/Box (Extremely Rare) $11.00 Rika Connect Four w/Box $4.00 Rika Pinball w/Box and Instructions $4.00 Rika Block Buster (loose) $4.00 Rika 3.) Bally Astrocade Bally System with *owners manual*. In good shape. Expanded description: Comes complete with Power Adapter, RF Switchbox, 2 Joysticks, and original Keyboard overlay included with the system PLUS original Warranty card that was filled out in 1981 by the store it was purchased from (Times Square Stores) A similiar setup is up to $85.00 in another auction that will remain nameless. =) Also includes a few newspaper clippings that advertise the Bally, Vic 20, plus a full page Pac Man advertisement. $16.00 Rika Carts: (all $1.00 Minimum) Bally Basic (Gold Foil cart w/input) **Includes 116 page owner's manual** $6.00 Rika Bally Pin $4.00 Rika Astro Battle w/instructions $4.00 Rika BlackJack/Poker/Acey Duecey $4.00 Rika BioRythym $4.00 Mdoe Grand Prix w/instructions $4.00 Mdoe 4.) Odyssey 2 Super Bee Video Pac Case and Instructions only (no cart!) $2.00 Rika 5.) Boxed Atari 2600 Jr. (Large Rainbow stripe) $5.00 SzHong 6.)Atari 5200 Wico Joystick w/X-Y adapter for connecting Keypad $20.00 Tgrov 7.(Sears Digital Diamond Handheld (1978-TOMY) Odd, odd, odd handheld. Features manual batting (ie...you really swing a bat) swinging at a light emitting diode (ball). Digital Play read out ("out" etc..), electronic ball and strike counts and manual scoring. This item is boxed, though the box is a little beat up. $3.00 Rika 8.)Pac Man Card game (1982) : Complete with 4 boards for 4 players, deck of cards, box, inserts, etc... $2.00 Rika Hey! I know it's small, but I didn't want to bore everyone with C and U Intv, 2600, and Colecovision. =) Thanks for playing. luxmundi@pipeline.com tk3doforum@aol.com Console News Editor GameWire Magazine. For news, reviews, and subscription information please visit >>>http://www.gamepen.com/gamewire<<< Neo Geo CD-Z * PSX * Saturn * Jaguar/CD * 3DO Classic Collector for all the classics: Atari 2600/7800/5200 Vectrex Intellivision Colecovision Microvision Bally Astrocade Fairchild Channel F NES SMS Gameboy Turbo Duo/Express Atari 8 Bit Emerson Arcadia TI99 SuperGrafx Pong systems etc... Coin Ops owned: Tempest Cocktail, Asteroids Cocktail, Cosmic Guerilla Cocktail, Stand Ups: Neo Geo (19" and 25"), Millipede, Defender, Gigas, Tron. Member: VAPS (Video Arcade Preservation Society): http://www.vaps.org/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!spool.mu.edu!usenet.eel.ufl.edu!bofh.dot!tank.news.pipex.net!pipex!usenet1.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!usenet2.news.uk.psi.net!uknet!EU.net!Norway.EU.net!nntp.uio.no!ifi.uio.no!news.sics.se!newsfeed.sunet.se!news01.sunet.se!sunic!mn6.swip.net!mn5.swip.net!news From: Mats Ranlind Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Q: Anybody know where to find Dark Tower? Date: 29 May 1996 09:27:23 GMT Organization: - Lines: 5 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4oh59r$1vi@mn5.swip.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: dialup106-3-14.swipnet.se Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit NNTP-Posting-User: 6db0d7f9782897f20c5a8088aa0d6531 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.22 (Windows; I; 16bit) The Dark Tower bin. file is missing at ftp.csus.edu Anybody got it- or know some other site where it is availible, please respond. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newsfeeder.sdsu.edu!news.millennianet.com!imci4!imci3!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!newshost.nmt.edu!rutgers!netnews.upenn.edu!news.voicenet.com!news2.noc.netcom.net!noc.netcom.net!ixnews1.ix.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!news From: Jayson & Laura Hill Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: I Desire A Vectrex Date: 30 May 1996 00:13:01 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4oip6d$860@dfw-ixnews9.ix.netcom.com> References: NNTP-Posting-Host: knx-tn5-08.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Wed May 29 7:13:01 PM CDT 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) To: brad430@delphi.com I've got a Vectrex console with one controller for sale. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!newshub.csu.net!news.Cerritos.edu!news.Arizona.EDU!CS.Arizona.EDU!noao!ennfs.eas.asu.edu!news.asu.edu!nntp.primenet.com!news.texas.net!newsfeed.concentric.net!winternet.com!n1ott.istar!uniserve!news.sol.net!newspump.sol.net!spool.mu.edu!munnari.OZ.AU!foxhound.dsto.gov.au!usenet From: craig.procter@dsto.defence.gov.au Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Vectrex NTSC/PAL? Date: 29 May 1996 02:03:12 GMT Organization: CyberSpace BBS +61-3-3371721 Lines: 15 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4ogb90$qq4@foxhound.dsto.gov.au> NNTP-Posting-Host: fb-36-pc20.dsto.defence.gov.au X-Newsreader: Greetings, well I've been considering ordering a multicart for a while now, but it occured to me last night that maybe the thing may not work on my Vectrex. I have (I assume) a European model (250v 50Hz PAL??) and was wondering if there was any compatability problems between carts designed for the USA and Euro versions? ie: would there be the dreaded NTSC/PAL compatability problem? ie: 50Hz vs 60Hz display rate? Does anyone have any idea? I only own 3 carts for my Vectrex and would love to get some more, so if this is a limiting factor, I'll have to try to hunt up a PAL multicart instead. Many thanks in advance, Craig P. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!drivel.ics.uci.edu!news.service.uci.edu!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!ames!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!swrinde!sgigate.sgi.com!rutgers!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!psinntp!usenet From: luxmundi@pipeline.com Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Lux's "Other Stuff" Auction Final Usenet Update (Microvision, Vectrex, Bally) Date: 30 May 1996 14:26:54 GMT Organization: PSINet/Pipeline USA Lines: 111 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4okb7e$fd4@news2.h1.usa.pipeline.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: 38.8.61.2 As of today, E-mail updates will come on a daily basis. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list please ask me and I'll remove your name. Last public update will be 5/30/96 and will go to an E-mail only basis from there on. Welcome to my "Other stuff" auction of odds and ends and rarities that don't include the 2600 and Colecovision carts. Typical auction rules apply, E-mail me for further details and rules. This auction will commence on 5/20/96 and will continue through 5/31/96 at which point it will go to a once twice format for which only previous bidders will be eligible. UPS charges are not included in winnings and will be tallied at the end. Minimum bid increments: .50 to $10.00, $1.00 after $10.00 and $2.00 after $25.00. Good luck to all and please don't bid if you have no intention of honoring it. 1.) Vectrex: (b=box/m=manual/o=overlay/p=plastic insert/s=sleeve/i=instructions/c=complete) Carts and Misc: (No minimum) Blitz $5.00 Cbart Scramble $4.00 Skel Armor Attack (o) $8.00 Cbart HyperChase $4.00 Skel Berzerk (b,m,o,i,p) $5.00 Tigr Star Trek (b,m,i,o) $15.00 Markder Minestorm (instructions only) $2.00 Cbart Minestorm (overlay only) $2.00 Cbart 2.) Microvision: 1.) Console: Good shape no crystal rot. $25.00 reemus Carts: (Unless otherwise noted $1.00 minimum) Bowling w/Box and Instructions $6.00 kujo Sea Duel w/Box and Instructions (Extremely Rare) $13.00 reemus Cosmic Hunter w/Box (Extremely Rare) $13.00 reemus Connect Four w/Box $4.00 Rika Pinball w/Box and Instructions $6.00 kujo Block Buster (loose) $4.00 Rika 3.) Bally Astrocade Bally System with *owners manual*. In good shape. Expanded description: Comes complete with Power Adapter, RF Switchbox, 2 Joysticks, and original Keyboard overlay included with the system PLUS original Warranty card that was filled out in 1981 by the store it was purchased from (Times Square Stores) A similiar setup is up to $85.00 in another auction that will remain nameless. =) Also includes a few newspaper clippings that advertise the Bally, Vic 20, plus a full page Pac Man advertisement. $20.00 Romor Carts: (all $1.00 Minimum) Bally Basic (Gold Foil cart w/input) **Includes 116 page owner's manual** $10.00 Romor Bally Pin $5.00 JLH Astro Battle w/instructions $4.00 Rika BlackJack/Poker/Acey Duecey $4.00 Rika BioRythym $4.00 Mdoe Grand Prix w/instructions $6.00 Mdoe 4.) Odyssey 2 Super Bee Video Pac Case and Instructions only (no cart!) $3.00 slap 5.) Boxed Atari 2600 Jr. (Large Rainbow stripe) $5.00 SzHong 6.)Atari 5200 Wico Joystick w/X-Y adapter for connecting Keypad $25.00 didimo 7.(Sears Digital Diamond Handheld (1978-TOMY) Odd, odd, odd handheld. Features manual batting (ie...you really swing a bat) swinging at a light emitting diode (ball). Digital Play read out ("out" etc..), electronic ball and strike counts and manual scoring. This item is boxed, though the box is a little beat up. $5.00 Insane 8.)Pac Man Card game (1982) : Complete with 4 boards for 4 players, deck of cards, box, inserts, etc... $3.00 slap Hey! I know it's small, but I didn't want to bore everyone with C and U Intv, 2600, and Colecovision. =) Thanks for playing. luxmundi@pipeline.com tk3doforum@aol.com Console News Editor GameWire Magazine. For news, reviews, and subscription information please visit >>>http://www.gamepen.com/gamewire<<< Neo Geo CD-Z * PSX * Saturn * Jaguar/CD * 3DO Classic Collector for all the classics: Atari 2600/7800/5200 Vectrex Intellivision Colecovision Microvision Bally Astrocade Fairchild Channel F NES SMS Gameboy Turbo Duo/Express Atari 8 Bit Emerson Arcadia TI99 SuperGrafx Pong systems etc... Coin Ops owned: Tempest Cocktail, Asteroids Cocktail, Cosmic Guerilla Cocktail, Stand Ups: Neo Geo (19" and 25"), Millipede, Defender, Gigas, Tron. Member: VAPS (Video Arcade Preservation Society): http://www.vaps.org/ + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!syscube.ccs.csus.edu!sandhoff From: sandhoff@syscube.csus.edu (John F. Sandhoff) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: re: darktower binaries Date: 31 May 1996 01:30:05 GMT Organization: California State University Sacramento Lines: 27 Distribution: world Message-ID: <4oli2t$cok@news.csus.edu> NNTP-Posting-Host: @syscube.ccs.csus.edu Originator: sandhoff@syscube.ccs.csus.edu Mats Ranlind wrote: > The Dark Tower bin. file is missing at ftp.csus.edu... I never had binaries available; rather there were two uuencoded files that contained, in ascii-ized form, the images of the two original ROMs. By uudecoding these files, the binaries were created. To simplify things, I've now included binaries image files now as well, and slightly renamed the uuencoded files to make it more clear. Everything's in the /pub/vectrex/darktower directory. I've received several misc contributions; some I've put up, the rest I haven't gotten to yet... When I get it sorted out I'll post an explanation of what's new. -- John John F. Sandhoff, University Network Support California State University, Sacramento sandhoff@csus.edu -- John F. Sandhoff, University Network Support California State University Sacramento sandhoff@csus.edu + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!csulb.edu!info.ucla.edu!library.ucla.edu!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!newsfeed.internetmci.com!in2.uu.net!news.voicenet.com!news2.noc.netcom.net!noc.netcom.net!ixnews1.ix.netcom.com!ix.netcom.com!news From: Jayson & Laura Hill Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: Re: Vectrex and games wanted in USA Date: 30 May 1996 00:07:42 GMT Organization: Netcom Lines: 3 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4oiose$860@dfw-ixnews9.ix.netcom.com> References: <4o00bs$lql@macaw.cyberport.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: knx-tn5-08.ix.netcom.com Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-NETCOM-Date: Wed May 29 7:07:42 PM CDT 1996 X-Mailer: Mozilla 1.2 (Windows; U; 16bit) I have a Vectrex console with one controller that I'll part with for $125, you pay shipping. + - - - - Next Article - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + Path: csus.edu!druid.borland.com!news.sprintlink.net!news-stk-11.sprintlink.net!newsreader.sprintlink.net!news.sprintlink.net!news.cyberenet.net!netaxs.com!bofh.dot!usenet From: chrisr@netaxs.com (Chris's Mail Room) Newsgroups: rec.games.vectrex Subject: fs:colecovision + carts...Going once Date: 30 May 1996 16:39:56 GMT Organization: Net Access - Philly's Original Internet Provider Lines: 30 Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4okj0s$pdj@netaxs.com> NNTP-Posting-Host: chestnut2-1.slip.netaxs.com X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.92.1 Hi, I have for sale a Colecovision system. Here is what you get! Colecovision, with 2 controlers, atari converter, power supply, little box for hooking up to the tv. Plus the following carts (which are ALL Colecovision carts) Cosmic avenger defender rocky Time Pilot Tarzan Carnival super Cobra Donkey Kong Donkey Kong JR Looping Mouse Trap Zaxxon Mr Do! Baseball Gorf Pitfall II Current Hi-offer is $50.00 Please mail offers to: chrisr@netaxs.com + - - - - End of Archive File - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +