Re: two new Vectrex games

From: Neil Bradley <nb_at_synthcom.com>
Date: Thu Jan 20 2005 - 16:17:43 EST

My $0.02 on why...

> It's interesting to see that there is a pretty big software development
> push for the Vectrex,

Commonly available, freeware emulators available, dev tools available

> but none for the ZVG (slightly larger entry
> barrier than a Vectrex I know)

Yup - no Windows support and more expensive hardware

> and virtually none for any of the
> existing vector hardware platforms - save Vector Breakout and Space War
> on the Space Duel hardware.

Not widely known platformss or too limited. I'd much rahter have a 6809
driving a vector display than a 6502, which is pretty much what vector
hardware is. ;-)

-->Neil

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