Vectrex Mini Costs, Features, and Game Lineup Revealed as Crowdfunding Launches

Retro gaming fans have a new reason to celebrate: the highly anticipated Vectrex Mini console has officially launched its crowdfunding campaign, offering a fresh, compact take on the iconic 1980s Vectrex system.

Designed as a modern homage to the original vector-based console, the Vectrex Mini brings classic arcade experiences to today’s enthusiasts with new hardware, thoughtful features, and broad compatibility—all in a device small enough for any desktop game space. The Vectrex Mini comes in at approximately half the size of the original, featuring a 5-inch vertical AMOLED display.

This choice of screen delivers the signature vivid and crisp vector graphics that defined a generation of arcade titles.

According to the development team, while the Mini does not use a CRT display due to cost and manufacturing challenges, the AMOLED alternative "delivers rich color and a bright, visually striking experience that evokes the classic Vectrex feel." A standout feature of the Vectrex Mini is its wireless Bluetooth controller, modeled to retain the authentic analog sensation of the original joystick.

It adds modern amenities such as video output, SD card support, and is powered by a robust ESP32 processor—ensuring versatility and smooth performance for both classic and custom games. The console arrives preloaded with a selection of timeless Vectrex titles, with games such as MineStorm II, Spike, Bedlam, and Cosmic Chasm included.

Users will also be able to add their own ROMs, offering full compatibility with a wide array of fan-made homebrew projects that have kept the Vectrex community thriving for over four decades.

Each packaged game also includes a colorful overlay, thoughtfully recreated based on the original Vectrex screen overlays, to enhance the immersive visual effect of vector gameplay. The Vectrex Mini embraces modern convenience by incorporating Wi-Fi connectivity.

A unique clock mode is also included, displaying the time, date, and weather when the console is not actively in use—transforming the device into a stylish, functional showpiece. Various purchase options are available for backers of the campaign: - Founder Edition (limited to the first 50 backers): €99 / $115 / £87 / ¥17,500, complete with Bluetooth controller, 12 built-in games, 12 mini overlays, and regional stickers. - Early Bird (for the first 24 hours, limited to 300 backers): €129 / $150 / £113 / ¥22,800 - Standard Edition: €149 / $173 / £131 / ¥26,600 - Limited White Edition (numbered, 250 units): €229 / $265 / £202 / ¥40,820 Add-on items include four exclusive T-shirt designs (€24 / $28 / £21 / ¥4,300), a dedicated art book titled 'Electric Lines – The Vectrex Art Book' (€35 / $41 / £31 / ¥6,200), additional Bluetooth controllers, and comprehensive All-in Packs starting at €269 / $313 / £235 / ¥47,800.

Multi-console bundles are also offered for collectors and group buyers. With its faithful recreation of the Vectrex experience and an array of new features for contemporary gamers, the Vectrex Mini underscores the enduring appeal of retro hardware.

The current crowdfunding campaign is live, offering limited-time pricing and collector’s editions for those who wish to secure their piece of vector gaming history.

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