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Vectrex

Edit on Github | Updated: 20th October 2025

Introduction

Welcome to our page dedicated to Vectrex reverse engineering! The Vectrex was a unique gaming console released by General Consumer Electronics in 1982. It featured a built-in vector monitor display, which provided a high-quality and immersive gaming experience for its users. If you’re interested in learning more about the technical aspects of this console and how it works, you’ve come to the right place.

On this page, we’ve compiled a list of links to other pages that cover various topics related to Vectrex reverse engineering. Whether you’re interested in understanding the hardware architecture of the console, analyzing game code, or exploring the many mods and hacks that have been created by enthusiasts over the years, you’ll find a wealth of resources and information on the pages we’ve linked to.

So grab your Vectrex controller, and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Vectrex reverse engineering!


Hardware

If you’re interested in reverse engineering software for the Vectrex gaming console, it’s crucial to have a strong understanding of the hardware that powers it. By comprehending the inner workings of the Vectrex hardware, you can better understand how the software interacts with the hardware and how you can potentially modify or enhance it.

In this section of our guide, we will provide you with comprehensive information and resources on the hardware of the Vectrex, including retail, prototype, and development hardware.

Retail Hardware

Check out this video by The Science Elf on Youtube which covers the rather unique details of this console 1:

Development Hardware

If you have any information about a Vectrex Development Kit then please let us know, there is almost no information about it on the internet.


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References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg6RwOVS334