SMRTR TechMar 22, 2025Hacker News

The Vectrex Computer

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A Vectrex computer add-on, planned for 1984 release, was discovered in an old Electronic Games magazine. The add-on would have transformed the Vectrex console into a home computer with a 65-key keyboard, 16K ROM, 16K RAM, and built-in BASIC. Five educational software titles were planned, including music and game creation tools. While the light pen and 3D goggles were produced, the computer add-on never reached the market, leaving fans to speculate about its potential impact.

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