GCE
Vectrex creators
General Consumer Electronics, the company that created the Vectrex console in 1982 before being acquired by Milton Bradley.
Overview
GCE (General Consumer Electronics) was the company that created the Vectrex, the only home console with built-in vector graphics display. Founded in 1981, GCE released the Vectrex in 1982 before being acquired by Milton Bradley that same year.
Fast Facts
- Founded: 1981
- Product: Vectrex
- Acquired by: Milton Bradley (1982)
- End: 1984 (with MB exit from games)
The Vectrex
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Concept | Home arcade with vector display |
| Released | 1982 |
| Price | $199 |
| Technology | 6809 CPU, vector CRT |
Company History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1981 | GCE founded |
| 1982 | Vectrex released, MB acquires GCE |
| 1983 | Continued development under MB |
| 1984 | MB exits games market, Vectrex discontinued |
Legacy
GCE’s brief existence produced one of gaming’s most unique consoles. The Vectrex’s singular technology ensured its place in gaming history, and the active collector/homebrew community keeps the platform alive decades later.