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by rottie007
Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: VIC-20 Cartridge Case Reproduction Plans
Replies: 52
Views: 19962

just my opinion... as a vectrex owner with the 32 game multicart I am glad I have this item.. it has enabled me to play games that are quite simply not around anymore or so rare they fetch ridiculous premiums (mr Rich on veccy classic example.. same game as clean sweep, different logo on box 20 time...
by rottie007
Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: weird startup
Replies: 5
Views: 2050

thanks channelmaniac... nice to know I have options.. I only paid a few quid for the vic on ebay but its the same as my first one (a vc rather than a vic) and I know it owuld be easy to just put it aside and find another but my car is 42 years old... my camper is 30 years old... (wont sya how old th...
by rottie007
Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: weird startup
Replies: 5
Views: 2050

ok guys !! firstly thanks for the super quick response... I am up to spec on modern PC's but as to chip burning etc !! thats beyond the scope of my abilities im afraid.. the VC20 has the later type c64 style power supply and what I think is the later board (square piece in middle housing video stuff...
by rottie007
Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: weird startup
Replies: 5
Views: 2050

weird startup

just fired my "new" vic for the first time and all I get is the expected colors with NO text of any description... checked the seating of the chips but to no avail... out of curiosity I lobbed in Mole attack cartridge which although off cente on the screen ran perfectly including the key p...
by rottie007
Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: Announcement Board
Topic: Introduce Yourself: What's your User Name based on?
Replies: 662
Views: 503938

hi im new !

well my user name is simply the user name I use in all my online forum activities !! (missus says its due to my temper)
just bought myself a VC20 (yes VC not VIC) its not quite a runner yet but il lpost a thread in the repair section for this....


anyhows !!! Hi from the UK !