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Lot #417: Vectrex Console Model 3000-C1 1983 with Controller

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$300.00

Time Remaining:

Closed

End time:

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 8:43:00 PM

The Vectrex is a vector display-based home video game console, the only one ever designed and released for the home market, that was developed by Smith Engineering and manufactured and sold by General Consumer Electronics. It was first released for the North America market in October 1982 and then Europe and Japan in 1983. Originally produced by General Consumer Electronics, it was later licensed to Milton Bradley after they acquired the company. Bandai released the system in Japan.The Vectrex, in contrast to other video game systems at the time, did not need to be hooked up to a television set; it had an integrated (vertically oriented) monochrome CRT monitor. A detachable wired control pad could be folded into the lower base of the console. Games came with translucent color overlays to place over the screen. Optional peripherals include a pair of 3D goggles known as the "3D Imager" and a light pen for drawing directly on the screen. The Asteroids-inspired Mine Storm was built into the system.The console was conceived by John Ross, of Smith Engineering, in late 1980 as a handheld called the "Mini Arcade". As development progressed, it morphed into a tabletop system that was manufactured by General Consumer Electronics. Strong initial sales caused General Consumer Electronics to be acquired by Milton Bradley. However, sales of the Vectrex soon stalled amid the video game crash of 1983, and the system was discontinued in early 1984.
The Vectrex is a vector display-based home video game console, the only one ever designed and released for the home market, that was developed by Smith Engineering and manufactured and sold by General Consumer Electronics. It was first released for the North America market in October 1982 and then Europe and Japan in 1983. Originally produced by General Consumer Electronics, it was later licensed to Milton Bradley after they acquired the company. Bandai released the system in Japan.The Vectrex, in contrast to other video game systems at the time, did not need to be hooked up to a television set; it had an integrated (vertically oriented) monochrome CRT monitor. A detachable wired control pad could be folded into the lower base of the console. Games came with translucent color overlays to place over the screen. Optional peripherals include a pair of 3D goggles known as the "3D Imager" and a light pen for drawing directly on the screen. The Asteroids-inspired Mine Storm was built into the system.The console was conceived by John Ross, of Smith Engineering, in late 1980 as a handheld called the "Mini Arcade". As development progressed, it morphed into a tabletop system that was manufactured by General Consumer Electronics. Strong initial sales caused General Consumer Electronics to be acquired by Milton Bradley. However, sales of the Vectrex soon stalled amid the video game crash of 1983, and the system was discontinued in early 1984.

Condition: great, tested working
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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Wed, March 26 2025 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Category A: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Gertrude Street, Hamilton, ON, L8L 4B7 View Map (opens in new window)

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Bidding Starts:

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Monday, March 24, 2025 between 12:15:00 AM and 12:48:00 AM UTC

See individual items for exact closing times.

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Mar 22, 2025, 3:03:55 PM

$300.00

Mar 22, 2025, 3:03:55 PM

$299.00

Mar 20, 2025, 11:20:07 PM

$288.00

Mar 20, 2025, 11:20:07 PM

$278.00

Mar 20, 2025, 11:19:40 PM

$270.00

Mar 20, 2025, 11:19:40 PM

$260.00

Mar 20, 2025, 9:54:51 PM

$230.00

Mar 20, 2025, 9:54:51 PM

$220.00

Mar 20, 2025, 1:53:33 AM

$210.00

Mar 20, 2025, 1:53:33 AM

$200.00

Mar 20, 2025, 1:53:11 AM

$105.00

Mar 20, 2025, 1:53:11 AM

$100.00

Mar 19, 2025, 2:01:59 AM

$80.00

Mar 19, 2025, 2:01:59 AM

$75.00

Mar 18, 2025, 7:40:06 PM

$55.10

Mar 18, 2025, 7:40:06 PM

$50.10

Mar 18, 2025, 12:46:23 AM

$7.10

Mar 18, 2025, 12:46:23 AM

$6.10

Mar 17, 2025, 4:50:39 AM

$1.00

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