Vectrex’s Resurrection: An Unexpected Encounter Revives a Long-Gone Console

The Rise and Fall of the Vectrex: A Forgotten Revolution in Gaming

The Vectrex, a revolutionary video game console, debuted in 1982 amidst the booming video game market. It boasted advanced controllers and the ability to render polygons—a feat still a decade away for the rest of the gaming industry. However, its launch coincided with the market crash that followed, causing the Vectrex to be left in the shadows of its more successful counterparts. It quickly found its way into bargain bins and faded from the public consciousness, only maintained by die-hard collectors.