Kakushin VGC-1

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

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

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

V-Cassette
The VGC-1 uses ROM cartridges called "V-Cassettes". They each have a capacity of 32 KB, like with the Vectrex's own game cartridges. Some V-Cassettes have larger capacities than standard for special software titles that specifically require the use of the VGMM-16 memory module.

Input Devices

 * VGJ-3 - Standard joystick controller.
 * VGJ-2 - Two-button joystick controller.
 * VGJ-H2 - Handheld joystick controller with two action buttons.
 * VGJ-A3 - Arcade controller with a microswitch joystick and three arcade-style buttons.
 * VGJ-A2 - Arcade controller with a microswitch joystick and two arcade-style 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 action 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 specialized software titles.
 * VG-LG - A light gun for use in shooting games.

Expansion Port Use
More to be added
 * VGMM-16 - A memory module that adds 16K to the system's memory, to allow for playing higher-capacity games, 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 VGKB keyboard, 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 games, up to eight players depending on the game.
 * VSSM-1 - Speech synthesis module usable with certain software titles.

Storage
More to be added
 * VHC-T1 - Tape drive for use with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VHC-T2 - Double-deck tape drive for use with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VHC-FD - 5.25" floppy disk drive for use with the VHC-1 home computing module.
 * VHC-DFD - Dual-density 5.25" double floppy disk drive.
 * VHC-FD v.3.5 - A 3.5" floppy disk drive released as the successor to the earlier 5.25" drives.

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
 * The Maze
 * Return to the Maze
 * The Maze III
 * The Amazing Puzzle Cube

VHC-1 Software
More to be added
 * VASIC v1.0
 * VASIC v1.5
 * Math Maze
 * Geography Station
 * Geometry Jungle
 * Spelling Bee-Bee
 * Book of Ages: History Made Fun!
 * Spreadsheet Builder
 * Vec's Art Studio
 * Vec's Animation Studio