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The ColecoVision is a console from the second generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in August 1982 in North America followed by a launch in Europe in July 1983. The ColecoVision was known for its impressive graphics and sound capabilities relative to its competitors and offered arcade-like experiences in the comfort of players' homes. Three expansion modules were created for it. Expansion Module #1 allowed playing of Atari 2600 games and controllers (which resulted in a lawsuit), Expansion Module #2 is a steering wheel and gas pedal combo, and Expansion Module #3 converts the ColecoVision into a Coleco | The ColecoVision is a console from the second generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in August 1982 in North America followed by a launch in Europe in July 1983. The ColecoVision was known for its impressive graphics and sound capabilities relative to its competitors and offered arcade-like experiences in the comfort of players' homes. Three expansion modules were created for it. Expansion Module #1 allowed playing of Atari 2600 games and controllers (which resulted in a lawsuit), Expansion Module #2 is a steering wheel and gas pedal combo, and Expansion Module #3 converts the ColecoVision into a Coleco ADAM computer with a keyboard, cassette drive, 64KB of RAM, and a printer. Coleco ended support of the ColecoVision by the end of 1985, and left the video game market entirely. A large homebrew scene for the console began to emerge during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the console seeing a large number of MSX and [[SG-1000:SG-1000 Mods Wiki|SG-1000]] ports and even a new expansion module, the Super Game Module. | ||
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===Technical Information=== | ===Technical Information=== | ||
* <s> [[ColecoVision:ColecoVision Model Differences]] </s> | * <s> [[ColecoVision:ColecoVision Model Differences]] </s> | ||
* [[Media:ColecoVision Technical Manual.pdf|ColecoVision Technical Manual]] | |||
* [[Media:ColecoVision Schematics.pdf|ColecoVision Schematics]] | |||
* <s> [[ColecoVision:Connector Pinouts]] </s> | * <s> [[ColecoVision:Connector Pinouts]] </s> | ||
* <s> [[ColecoVision:Region Information]] </s> | * <s> [[ColecoVision:Region Information]] </s> | ||
* <s> [[ColecoVision:Video Output Notes]] </s> | |||
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===General Mods=== | ===General Mods=== | ||
* <s> [[ColecoVision:Multi-BIOS Mod]] </s> | * <s> [[ColecoVision:Multi-BIOS Mod]] </s> | ||
* <s> [[ColecoVision:5V VRAM Mod]] </s> | |||
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===Video Mods=== | ===Video Mods=== | ||
* [https://tms-rgb.com/ TMS-RGB] | * [https://tms-rgb.com/ TMS-RGB] | ||
* <s> Vector Labs RGB </s> [http://www.vector-labs.com/index_coleco_rgb.html 1] [http://www.vector-labs.com/index_coleco_bios.html 2] | * [https://github.com/c0pperdragon/LumaCode/wiki/TMSdigitizer-(for-ColecoVision-and-MSX) TMSdigitizer (LumaCode)] | ||
* <s> ColecoRGB </s> [https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/WhLjVooT 1] | * <s> [[ColecoVision:Vector Labs RGB]] </s> [http://www.vector-labs.com/index_coleco_rgb.html 1] [http://www.vector-labs.com/index_coleco_bios.html 2] | ||
* <s> Ben Heck Composite Mod </s> | * <s> [[ColecoVision:ColecoRGB]] </s> [https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/WhLjVooT 1] | ||
* <s> Console5 Composite Mod </s> | * <s> [[ColecoVision:Ben Heck Composite Mod]] </s> | ||
* <s> DIY Composite Mod </s> [https://www.instructables.com/ColecoVision-Composite-Video/ 1] | * <s> [[ColecoVision:Console5 Composite Mod]] </s> | ||
* <s> VGA DIY Kit </s> [http://codehackcreate.com/store#!/F18A-V1-8-Video-Board/p/14022176/category=0 1] | * <s> [[ColecoVision:DIY Composite Mod]] </s> [https://www.instructables.com/ColecoVision-Composite-Video/ 1] [https://oshpark.com/profiles/MobiusStripTech/page/4 2] | ||
* <s> [[ColecoVision:VGA DIY Kit]] </s> [http://codehackcreate.com/store#!/F18A-V1-8-Video-Board/p/14022176/category=0 1] | |||
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* [[ConsoleMods_Wiki:Cartridge_Cleaning|Game Cartridge / Connector Cleaning]] | * [[ConsoleMods_Wiki:Cartridge_Cleaning|Game Cartridge / Connector Cleaning]] | ||
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| <h3>Flash Carts</h3> | | <h3>Flash Carts</h3> | ||
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<li> [[BackBit Pro]] </li> | |||
<li> <s> [[ColecoVision:Atarimax Colecovision Ultimate SD Multi-Cart]] </s> </li> | <li> <s> [[ColecoVision:Atarimax Colecovision Ultimate SD Multi-Cart]] </s> </li> | ||
<li> <s> [[ColecoVision:Colecovision 128-in-1 Flash MultiCart]] </s> </li> | <li> <s> [[ColecoVision:Colecovision 128-in-1 Flash MultiCart]] </s> </li> | ||
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||<h3>Replacement Parts</h3> | ||<h3>Replacement Parts</h3> | ||
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<li> [https://hoskinson-industries.myshopify.com/products/colecovision-metal-controller- | <li> [https://hoskinson-industries.myshopify.com/collections/colecovision/products/colecovision-metal-controller-disc Controller Disc] | ||
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||<h3>Other</h3> | ||<h3>Other</h3> | ||
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<li> [https://stoneagegamer.com/colusb-power-supply-adapter-for-the-colecovision-usb-c.html ColUSB] </li> | <li> [https://stoneagegamer.com/colusb-power-supply-adapter-for-the-colecovision-usb-c.html ColUSB] </li> | ||
<li> <s> [[ColecoVision:Controller Adapters]] </s> </li> | <li> <s> [[ColecoVision:Controller Adapters]] </s> </li> | ||
<li | <li> [https://console5.com/store/console-cap-kits/coleco/colecovision-cap-kits.html Capacitor Kit] </li> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:53, 7 November 2024
The ColecoVision is a console from the second generation of video game consoles. The console was launched in August 1982 in North America followed by a launch in Europe in July 1983. The ColecoVision was known for its impressive graphics and sound capabilities relative to its competitors and offered arcade-like experiences in the comfort of players' homes. Three expansion modules were created for it. Expansion Module #1 allowed playing of Atari 2600 games and controllers (which resulted in a lawsuit), Expansion Module #2 is a steering wheel and gas pedal combo, and Expansion Module #3 converts the ColecoVision into a Coleco ADAM computer with a keyboard, cassette drive, 64KB of RAM, and a printer. Coleco ended support of the ColecoVision by the end of 1985, and left the video game market entirely. A large homebrew scene for the console began to emerge during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the console seeing a large number of MSX and SG-1000 ports and even a new expansion module, the Super Game Module.
General Information
Technical Information
General Mods
Video Mods
Repair Guides
ColecoVision:Schematics1Controller RepairColecoVision:Garbled Graphics Fix (clean/replace power switch) 1- Replacing Capacitors
- Game Cartridge / Connector Cleaning
Flash Carts |
Replacement Parts |
Other |