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Released in August 1982, ColecoVision offered near-arcade-quality graphics and gaming style along with the means to expand the system's basic hardware with modules, such as one to add support for Atari 2600 games.

All non-ColecoVision games and hardware are also welcome here. From handhelds to Telstar. If it has the Coleco name on it, it's all good.

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Released in August 1982, ColecoVision offered near-arcade-quality graphics and gaming style along with the means to expand the system's basic hardware with modules, such as one to add support for Atari 2600 games.

All non-ColecoVision games and hardware are also welcome here. From handhelds to Telstar. If it has the Coleco name on it, it's all good.

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The original colecovision controller

Hi, I am trying to build a retro gaming machine out of my old laptop. I've installed both retrobat and launchbox to see which ones I like better.

My question is, were there any colecovision games that used the keypad during gameplay?

Because I tried mapping an original controller to be able to use that controller, and apparently both Retrobat and Launchbox have a mind of their own, and force you to use THEIR controller settings.

Which would be all right if the games don't actually require the keypad during gameplay.

For example, on the Intellivision, some games require use of the keypad to shoot at enemies during gameplay. Instead of the usual fire button, you use the keypad to control the direction of fire. So you have to have an original Intellivision controller mapped to be able to play those games properly.

However every Colecovision emulator I have tried, only lets you use a separate numeric keypad, such as on your keyboard. Which is fine if you only need the keypad to select number of players, difficulty level, etc.

So that's what I want to know. Are there Colecovision games that require the use of the keypad during gameplay, like for directional shooting, etc?

7 Comments
2024/11/25
03:10 UTC

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The original colecovision controller

Hi, I am trying to build a retro gaming machine out of my old laptop. I've installed both retrobat and launchbox to see which ones I like better.

My question is, were there any colecovision games that used the keypad during gameplay?

Because I tried mapping an original controller to be able to use that controller, and apparently both Retrobat and Launchbox have a mind of their own, and force you to use THEIR controller settings.

Which would be all right if the games don't actually require the keypad during gameplay.

For example, on the Intellivision, some games require use of the keypad to shoot at enemies during gameplay. Instead of the usual fire button, you use the keypad to control the direction of fire. So you have to have an original Intellivision controller mapped to be able to play those games properly.

However every Colecovision emulator I have tried, only lets you use a separate numeric keypad, such as on your keyboard. Which is fine if you only need the keypad to select number of players, difficulty level, etc.

So that's what I want to know. Are there Colecovision games that require the use of the keypad during gameplay, like for directional shooting, etc?

2 Comments
2024/11/25
03:10 UTC

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Colecovision Commercials

0 Comments
2024/11/10
00:10 UTC

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Picoleco vs atarimax multi cart?

Hi. I'm looking for a good multi cart for colecovision. I'm considering picoleco and rhenatarimax carts. I know backbit pro also exists, I have one, but already had some bad experience with that cart as it arrived from the USA to Europe with a damaged not working SD cart slot. Shipping and import fees to order the colecovision adapter for it will put just the adapter for bbpro near the same price as me just buying a complete flash cart specific for colecovision, so I honestly don't think I want the bbpro adapter for it. The adapter alone is $20, shipping is another $25, and then I will have to pay 31% taxes and some duties on top of that. I could save a few dollars with the DIY adapter but not much.

Therefore I'm considering the 2 in my post title

12 Comments
2024/10/31
13:43 UTC

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What do you think, power switch is causing the lines?

18 Comments
2024/10/22
14:53 UTC

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Are there any Halloween/Spooky games for the Coleco?

I don’t think so but I hoping I missed them while going over a game list that I have seen.

6 Comments
2024/10/20
18:09 UTC

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Best Spy Hunter port ever

3 Comments
2024/10/19
22:17 UTC

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Colecovision and the Backbit multicart

Just posting to recommend the Backbit multicart that i use on 4 vintage systems (atari 2600, atari 800xl, intellivision and colecovision) very good choice for people with multiple original hardware systems. If you have multiple systems you might want to check it out. Great support too.

https://youtu.be/4iOPQCAIN5A?si=7CTscJIomUCj-65Q

4 Comments
2024/10/11
00:23 UTC

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PiColeco cartridges

I have seen a few PiColeco carts and are any ones better,/easier to use, I have seen sd card as well as usb carts, They also state that numerous preloads are already loaded on it, I guess this can be good but they do not specify what has been loaded, I also would want to download diagnostic and game programs, are these programs reliable and easy to install and use? Easy to find online? anyway thanks.....

5 Comments
2024/10/03
20:27 UTC

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Compatible

Had my coleco console repaired and love it.... been looking at alternate joystick/hand controllers as well as extension wire for the controllers that will work with colecovision. any recommendation?

2 Comments
2024/10/03
20:19 UTC

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Where to get a super game module?

A lot of homebrews I see require it but I only see it on eBay for obscene prices. Is it an aftermarket product that just isn't being made anymore? Really sucks that so many homebrews require it

13 Comments
2024/09/27
20:25 UTC

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So sharp, it looks like emulation. Here's a capture of an s-video modded (real) Colecovision

11 Comments
2024/09/23
14:36 UTC

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Yeah that's right. I'm firing up a ColecoVision cartridge on a Sega Master System

16 Comments
2024/09/13
23:51 UTC

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Motherboard Inquiry

Hello All!

Am looking over a ColecoVision that my friend had sitting in his garage for decades and don't think I have ever seen as much separation on the conformal coating as I have here. It's all on the underside of the board.

Is it worth removing and resurfacing? This is all over the board!

3 Comments
2024/09/01
23:19 UTC

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ColecoVision with S-Video mod

5 Comments
2024/08/25
16:26 UTC

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Did anyone noticed the white Colecovision control on the new movie Alien: Romulus movie?

4 Comments
2024/08/22
07:22 UTC

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Atari 2600 cartridges in S-Video via S-Video modded ColecoVision

2 Comments
2024/08/20
05:25 UTC

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Frenzy mini arcade

Hi all. I helped crowdfund the three coleco mini arcades that they put out on Kickstarter a while back. While replacing the main board that they sent out due to the the game itself being slightly off screen, I damaged the ribbon cable that connected the board to the joystick and such. I was able to replace that but the screen turned on and was just white, with audio. I wrote to them and explained to them what happened and sent a video of it and they sent me a new frenzy board. Well, same thing happened with that one which leads me to believe it is the LCD panel and ribbon, specifically the ribbon as it has been pretty loose connecting to the board. They ended up refunding my money saying that I gave it a valiant effort. I wondered if anyone had a line on a replacement LED and ribbon. I've done a small amount of googling for that and came up empty.

0 Comments
2024/08/17
21:33 UTC

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Characters wonky

Hi I have finally started the process of getting my Colecovision up and running! I have a power supply and it does turn on and show up on my tv. However, the graphics are off. On donkey Kong, for instance, Mario is at the top of the screen. And when I move him, he moves side to side, he jumps but he is always on the top line of the screen. In ladybug, her avatar does not show where she is, I have to watch the dots disappear to figure where I am on the map, How can I fix this… if at all? I watched multiple videos showing replacing and soldering new chips onto the motherboard but this is way to complex for me to do… any advise?? 🙏🏼

6 Comments
2024/08/12
21:52 UTC

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GORILLA.BAS for Colecovision

5 Comments
2024/08/10
17:39 UTC

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1983 Ads for Colecovision, Ice Capades w/ Dorothy Hamill & Smurfs, and Star Search

1 Comment
2024/08/08
18:07 UTC

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CVS Colecovision

I was going through my collection, and I forgot I had a CBS Colecovision, along with the Coleco version. It is NTSC. If memory serves, wasn't the CVS branding used in Canada?

3 Comments
2024/07/30
19:59 UTC

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