xybot67 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Just thought I would share this Youtube video of a Star Wars Arcade WIP for the Vectrex. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pABpAVcFeiI Hopefully, the programmer will be able to complete it. Fingers crossed. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Impressive! Most impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Indeed! Very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo930 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Is it actually running on a Vectrex though? It looks suspicious. Why does the screen say pull the trigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I hope the programmer can get this game done. It would be awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Is it actually running on a Vectrex though? It looks suspicious. This demo isn't, no. Still, it does look like an actual Vectrex game. I've read of projects where someone hacks a Vectrex monitor to a PC board to run vector games via MAME or similar emulator, but this definitely ain't that. If it were, the graphics would be either stretched or sideways, and the fonts would be different. Why does the screen say pull the trigger? Why not? I've seen several home games say "Insert coin" or similar arcade-y things in an effort to give a more "authentic" arcade experience. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christo930 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 This demo isn't, no. Still, it does look like an actual Vectrex game. I've read of projects where someone hacks a Vectrex monitor to a PC board to run vector games via MAME or similar emulator, but this definitely ain't that. If it were, the graphics would be either stretched or sideways, and the fonts would be different. Why not? I've seen several home games say "Insert coin" or similar arcade-y things in an effort to give a more "authentic" arcade experience. Is it running on a virtual Vectrex? If so, hopefully we will see a completed release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Dragon Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Please let this happen, Universe. Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Please let this happen, Universe. Amazing! Agreed. Years ago I would have assumed it couldn't happen but after seeing the homebrew version of Battlezone I'm sure this could happen, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprout Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Running on an emulator - unclear whether this is more of a tech demo, vs. something that's a WIP. Translation from the video description: "I am running with paraJVE. It did not reach to the real thing in various ways, but it is just the atmosphere and w. The laser gun was to be left to the overlay." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoolDave Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) I own the cockpit version of this game. Dam that looks awesome, besides the lack of color, almost dead on... Impressive but, would love to see a finished product, running on REAL hardware and not a emulator... Still very cool WTF ? IS this a real cart ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3sup6GO65c Edited June 8, 2019 by TheCoolDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopperthedog Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) I own the cockpit version of this game. Dam that looks awesome, besides the lack of color, almost dead on... Impressive but, would love to see a finished product, running on REAL hardware and not a emulator... Still very cool WTF ? IS this a real cart ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3sup6GO65c It's a vecfever cart with added serial port hooked to a computer running mame displaying the game on a vectrex http://atariage.com/forums/topic/265808-vecfever/page-11?do=findComment&comment=4149602 post 268 in that thread if you're on tapatalk. good day. Edited June 9, 2019 by chopperthedog 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uczmeg Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 It's a vecfever cart with added serial port hooked to a computer running mame displaying the game on a vectrex http://atariage.com/forums/topic/265808-vecfever/page-11?do=findComment&comment=4149602 post 268 in that thread if you're on tapatalk. That's incredible. I have a completely unused HP Stream 7 sitting here that is in need to a project. (At the time it was cheaper to buy the tablet with a free year of Office 365 than buying Office 365!) Of course the odds of getting a VecFever mean it will likely sit for a long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Would be awesome if real and finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Now a Star Trek too: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonman Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 That looks awesome, but having played the Vectrex since 1984, I'd have to say that the mighty Vic just isn't capable of that sort of super smooth game play with full screen vectors. It looks to be 60fps no matter how much is on screen. I wish it were real, but I'm thinking this is some sort of mock up. Like that WipEout PS1 port takeout Vectrex video. I'm afraid this is as good as it's likely going to get for a Star Wars Arcade like game on the Vec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steev Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Colour me sceptical until I see it on hardware. I tried write a version of the trench assault portion, but managed little better than Star Fire! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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