History of video games/Platforms/Colorvision

History edit

The Colorvision was launched in 1984 and sold under multiple brands.[1][2]

The Colorivsion was discontinued in 1985.[3]

Technology edit

 
Two C type batteries were needed to power the Romtec Colorvision.

The Romtec Colorvision uses 2 C type batteries and game cartridges containing an LCD screen.[1][4] The game cartridges contain no software, but simply indicate which games built into the console should run.[1]

The integrated circuit on the motherboard is epoxied.[1]

Game library edit

  • Beasts Planet[3]
  • Horror House[3]
  • Jungle Boy[3]
  • Monster Chase[3]
  • Submarine[3]

External Resources edit

References edit

  1. a b c d "Romtec Colorvision system". www.handheldmuseum.com. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  2. "Colorvision by Bristol from Retrogames". www.retrogames.co.uk. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  3. a b c d e f "Colorvision by Romtec – The Video Game Kraken". Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  4. "Romtec: Colorvision Master Unit (vintage hand-held game)". HandheldEmpire. Retrieved 7 November 2020.