COLECO

COLECOVISION

Acquired: 2023
Acquisition: Private (RetroGames) [UK]
Condition: Used
Cost: Private

SPECIFICATIONS ¹

Model: ColecoVision
Year: 1983
Serial: TBC
Type: Console | 2nd Generation
CPU: Zilog | Z80 | 8-bit CISC | 3.58Mhz
Memory: 1Kb RAM / 16Kb VRAM / 8Kb ROM
Storage: ROM Cartridge
Media: Cartridge
Graphics: Texas Instruments TMS9929A ²
Video: 256x192 15 Colours
Sound: Texas Instruments SN76489 ³
Audio: 3x square wave with 1x noise generator

PERIPHERALS

INPUT DEVICES

ColecoVision Hand Controller (x2)

Type: Joystick | Hand Controller | Trigger | 8 Way Joystick | Paddle
Buttons: 2 Trigger, Numeric Keypad
Condition: Used, Good
The design of the controllers is similar to that of Mattel’s Intellivision — the controller is rectangular and consists of a numeric keypad and a set of side buttons. In place of the circular control disc below the keypad, the Coleco controller has a short, 1.5-inch joystick. The keypad is designed to accept a thin plastic overlay that maps the keys for a particular game. Each ColecoVision console shipped with two black controllers. Extra controllers were also available in stores. The white / beige controllers were sold for the Adam computer.⁴

ColevoVision Roller Controller

Type: Roller | Trackball
Buttons: 4 buttons
Condition: Used, Good
The roller controller was originally released with the game Slither. With this accessory you can rotate 360 degrees around your screen. For playing the games, you would attach your 2 original ColecoVision joysticks into the Two Roller Controller inputs, player one is on the left, and player two is on the right.⁵

OUTPUT DEVICES

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WISHLIST

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EXPANSIONS

Driving Controller (Expansion Module #2)

Type: Controller
Manufacturer: ColecoVision
Condition: Used
Driving controller expansion, that consists of a steering wheel, gas pedal and the pack-in game Turbo. The driving controller is also compatible with other games like Destructor and Dukes of Hazzard..
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ColecoVision Ultimate SD Kit

Type: Storage
Manufacturer: AtariMax
Condition: New
The Colecovision Ultimate SD Cartridge is a high quality, professionally produced multi-cart for the Colecovision game system.
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BackBit Pro Cartridge Adaptor for ColecoVision

Type: Storage
Manufacturer: BackBit
Condition: New
The BackBit Pro Cartridge for 8-Bit Systems supports up to 40 systems with available adapters, allowing you to get the best use out of your vintage hardware.
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UPGRADES

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MODS and HACKS

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PROJECTS

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LIBRARY

BOOKS

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MAGAZINES

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MANUALS

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SOFTWARE

Cosmic Advenger (Universal Co., Ltd.), 1982 [AU]

Moby ID: 10241
Genre: Action
Perspective: Side view
Visual: 2D scrolling
Gameplay: Arcade, Shooter
Setting: Sci-fi / futuristic
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1-2 Players
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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Looping (Venture Line, Inc.) 1983 [AU]

Moby ID: 10242
Genre: Action
Perspective: Side view
Visual: 2D scrolling
Gameplay: Arcade, Shooter
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1-2 Players
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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Mouse Trap (Exidy, Incorporated), 1982 [AU]

MobyID: 9762
Genre: Action
Perspective: Top down
Visual: Fixed / flip-screen
Gameplay: Arcade
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1 Player
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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Mr. Do (Universal Co., Ltd.), 1983 [UK]

MobyID: 9764
Genre: Action
Perspective: Side view
Visual: Fixed / flip-screen
Gameplay: Arcade
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1 Player
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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Slither (Century II), 1983 [AU]

MobyID: 26558
Genre: Action
Visual: Isometric
Gameplay: Arcade, Shooter
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1 Player
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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Smurf: Resuce in Gargamel’s Castle (CBS Electronics), 1982 [AU]

MobyID: 10218
Genre: Action
Perspective: Side view
Visual: Fixed / flip-screen
Gameplay: Platform
Misc: Licensed
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1-2 Players
Media: Cartridge, Clamshell Case
Condition: Used

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Turbo (Sega Enterprises Ltd.), 1982 [AU]

MobyID: 10252
Genre: Racing / Driving
Perspective: Behind view
Vehicular: Automobile
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller / Steering Wheel
Players: 1 Player
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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Venture (Exidy, Incorporated), 1982 [AU]

MobyID: 9771
Genre: Action
Perspective: Top down
Visual: Fixed / flip-screen
Gameplay: Arcade
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1-2 Players
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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Zaxxon (Sega Enterprises Ltd.), 1982 [AU]

MobyID: 411
Genre: Action
Perspective: Diagonal-down
Visual: Isometric
Gameplay: Arcade, Shooter
Setting: Sci-fi / futurisitc
Rating: Everyone
Input Devices: Hand Controller
Players: 1-2 Players
Media: Cartridge, Loose
Condition: Used

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