Cassette Vision
TV Vader
tv_vader

TV Vader

The TV Vader was a dedicated home console that featured a clone of the game Space Invaders. The console was moderately successful, and inspired Epoch to continue developing consoles that utilized "Cassettes" or interchangeable ROM cartridges to play games.

Technical Details
Released 1980
Country Japan
Brand Epoch
Type Cassette Vision
Name TV Vader
CPU Class CUSTOM
CPU NEC µPD7801G @4MHz
Memory RAM: 128 bytes
ROM: 4kB
VRAM: 4kB
Sound Chip µPD1771C @ 6 MHz
Sound 1 channel
Display Chip EPOCH TV-1 @14MHz
Display 309x246 in 16 colors
Best Text n/a
Best Color 16 colors
Graphics 309x246
Sprites 128 sprites
Storage ROM cartridge
Original Price ¥13,500