Kakushin VGC-1


 * "The all-new vector-graphics computer gaming system from Japan has finally arrived! It has a screen built right in, so no tellies are needed!" - Tagline for the U.K. debut of the system


 * VGC-1.png"Looks like the Vectrex has got some competition in the vector-graphics console market, because the VGC-1's here to rumble with its own vector monitor and line of games and accessories!" - Tagline for the U.S. debut of the system

The VGC-1 (short for "Vector graphics Gaming Computer-1") is a fanonical 1980s-era video game console. Developed and manufactured by Kakushin Gaming, it was Japan's answer to the Vectrex console from North America. It was also Kakushin's first ever video game console.

Release date : Late 1979

Discountinued : August 1984

Cause of discountinued : Video game crash of 1983

Console
The VGC-1 is a tabletop-based video gaming console, which featured a built-in vector display CRT monitor measuring 12" × 12", a smidge larger compared to the Vectrex's own 9" × 11" monitor. Its technical specifications are about on-par with the Vectrex's, but with slightly faster processing speeds and a little bit more ROM and RAM. In addition to a cartridge slot for games and a set of four 9-pin controller ports for multiplayer games, the system also features an expansion port for using a wide variety of peripherals.

Controller: VGJ-3
The VGJ-3 is the VGC-1's standard game controller, and every system comes included with one in the box. It is an analog joystick controller with three fire buttons. It is distinguished by a squarish knob with rounded corners on its shaft, similar in looks to the one on the Sega Master System's Control Stick peripheral. It is designed to be set and used on flat surfaces. It also has four silicone rubber feet on the underside of its base for this purpose.

V-Cassette
The VGC-1 uses ROM cartridges called "V-Cassettes" (Japanese: V-カセット V-Kasetto). They have a capacity of 32 KB, like with the Vectrex's cartridges. Some V-Cassettes have larger capacities than the standard ones. This aspect is for certain software titles in the VGC-1's library that specifically require the use of the VGMM-16 memory module in order to make them playable on the system itself.

Input Devices

 * VGJ-3 - Standard joystick controller. One of these is included with every VGC-1.
 * VGJ-2 - Two-button joystick controller.
 * VGJ-H2 - Ergonomic handheld joystick controller with two fire buttons.
 * VGJ-A3 - High-end arcade controller with a microswitch joystick and three arcade-style fire buttons.
 * VGJ-A2 - Arcade controller with a microswitch joystick and two arcade-style fire buttons.
 * VGKP-N - Numerical keypad for playing more complex games, as well as educational math games. It is also usable with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VG-KB - Keyboard for use with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VGT-3 - An arcade-style trackball controller with three fire buttons.
 * VGD-2 - An arcade-style dial controller with two action buttons for playing certain kinds of games.
 * VG-LP - A light pen for use in specific software titles.
 * VG-LG - A light gun for use in shooting games.
 * VG-LGII - A specialized variant of the VG-LG for shooting games that require precise shots, such as Super Sniper.

Expansion Port Use
More to be added
 * VGMM-16 - A memory expansion module that adds 16K of RAM to the system's base memory, to allow for playing higher-capacity games, and is also usable with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VHC-1 - A module that converts the VGC-1 into a home computer. It comes in a bundle with the VG-KB keyboard, VHC-T1 tape deck, and VASIC, which is a special version of BASIC for the system.
 * V-2PC - A module with a cable which allows two VGC-1s to be hooked up to each other for head-to-head competition on certain game titles, with up to eight players depending on the game that is being played.
 * VSSM-1 - A speech synthesis module that is usable with certain VHC-1 software titles.

External Storage
More to be added
 * VHC-T1 - Tape drive for use with the VHC-1 home computing module. It comes included with the VHC-1.
 * VHC-T2 - Double-deck tape drive for use with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VHC-FD - 5.25-inch floppy disk drive for use with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VHC-DFD - 5.25-inch double floppy disk drive.
 * VHC-FD v.3.5 - A 3.5-inch floppy disk drive that was released as the successor to the earlier 5.25-inch floppy drives.

Other

 * VHC-Pt/DM - Dot-matrix printer

V-Cassette
More to be added
 * Super Squash
 * Robot Boxer
 * Cyber Shooting Gallery
 * Tunnel Blaster
 * Meteor Crusher
 * Surf Lifesaving
 * Formula 10,000
 * Machine Hunter
 * Vectoro Fantasio
 * Tunnel Blaster 2nd
 * Dogfighter
 * Super Sniper
 * Monster Truck Race
 * The Maze Demo Version
 * Monster Summoner Demo Version
 * Monster Summoner 2 Special Demo Version
 * The Incredible Climb
 * Galactic Games
 * VGC-1 Power Pinball
 * Cyber Basketball

VASIC

 * VASIC v1.0 (pack-in software title with the VHC-1 home computer module)
 * VASIC v1.5

Educational/Creativity

 * Mathbot
 * Geography Station
 * Geometry Jungle
 * Spelling Spelunking
 * The Book of Ages: History Made Fun!
 * Spreadsheet Builder
 * Vec's Art Studio
 * Vec's Animation Studio
 * Vec's Writer

Games
More to be added
 * The Maze
 * Return to the Maze
 * The Maze III
 * Into the Cube: The Maze 4
 * Monster Summoner
 * Monster Summoner 2 Fire Version
 * Monster Summoner 2 Water Version
 * Monster Summoner 2 Wood Version
 * Fleet Tactics