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History of video games/Platforms/Colorvision
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History
The Colorvision was launched in 1984 and sold under multiple brands.Colorvision by Bristol from Retrogames https://www.retrogames.co.uk/002903/Handheld/Colorvision-by-Bristol www.retrogames.co.uk 1 November 2020
The Colorivsion was discontinued in 1985.Colorvision by Romtec – The Video Game Kraken http://videogamekraken.com/colorvision-by-romtec 19 November 2020
Technology
thumb|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.Romtec Colorvision system https://www.handheldmuseum.com/Romtec/Colorvision.htm www.handheldmuseum.com 1 November 2020Romtec: Colorvision Master Unit (vintage hand-held game) http://handheldempire.com/game.jsp?game=1420 HandheldEmpire 7 November 2020 The game cartridges contain no software, but simply indicate which games built into the console should run.
The integrated circuit on the motherboard is epoxied.
Game library
Beasts Planet
Horror House
Jungle Boy
Monster Chase
Submarine
External Resources
Romtec Colorvision
Handheld Museum - Colorvision page.
Video Game Kraken - Colorvision by Romtec page.
Game Medium - Colorvision page.
Handheld Empire - Colorvision page.
Electronic Plastic - Colorvision page.
References
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