Spector Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) I was wondering this due to the cost of buying the original overlays. How neccesary are they? What games need them to be playable? Do some people use general overlays that have two colours on them, like the ones sold (I think) by someone else on this forum? Tell me how you play the Vectrex Edited March 26, 2018 by Spector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have the overlays for most of the games, but don't use them really. A few games, though, are especially enhanced, like Armor Attack, in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4300 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 They're not needed, but they do add a level of fun to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 They're not technically needed, but I do find it more comfortable to play with an overlay since it minimizes some of the brightness of the vectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 If I don't have an overlay for the game I just use the one included with Vector Pilot. Looks great for most games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have a Sean Kelly Multicart but only one overlay. So mostly I just play without overlays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumh2o Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I bought a psych overlay and I can't not play with it. I play it with every game and never swap it. It's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 You don't really need the overlays to enjoy the games. They are something nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Ditto for Vector Pilot as a universal overlay. I also use Scramble & Minestorm a lot too and those pretty much cover all the bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spector Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 I bought a psych overlay and I can't not play with it. I play it with every game and never swap it. It's awesome! What overlay are you talking about specifically? I've seen a few on sale by someone on this forum, and I'm just wondering if you got it from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumh2o Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Yep, Steven Kray overlays from the board....best $15!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 What overlay are you talking about specifically? I've seen a few on sale by someone on this forum, and I'm just wondering if you got it from him. see here http://atariage.com/forums/topic/256790-homemade-vectrex-reproduction-overlays/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Luckily i have overlays for all my vectrex games, and i really like them. Like others say, you dont really need them in order to play a game, but they just make the game look more compleet. Also they have labels for the buttons, so you know what firebuttons do. I really like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funknflow5200 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 i make 'em What overlay are you talking about specifically? I've seen a few on sale by someone on this forum, and I'm just wondering if you got it from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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