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129: 25: 1481: 227:(VFD) array of large dots as the main display. It can display two colors, red and blue. These are combined with static overlays for each game. Together they make up the display. The system is basically a display and controller for the games with no built-in 1526: 409: 324:
is the rarest game released for the system. The game cartridges play very similar to their hand held counterparts (Entex made quite a few hand held games such as
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power. Each game cartridge contains a microprocessor programmed with the appropriate game code in it. In this respect, it is very similar to the concept of
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https://re-enthused.com/hardware/the-entex-select-a-game-failing-with-style/
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A video on the re:enthused channel demonstrating the handheld and games
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came with the system. In late 1981, Entex was sued by
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Entex Industries
Video game console
Second generation
Entex Adventure Vision
handheld game system
1981
Entex Industries
Entex Adventure Vision
vacuum fluorescent display
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Milton Bradley
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C batteries
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