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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 Brand Epoch Type Cassette Vision Name TV Vader CPU Class CUSTOM CPU NEC µPD7801G @4MHz Memory RAM: 128 bytes
ROM: 4kB
VRAM: 4kB
128B CPU RAM 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 Best Graphics 309x246 Sprites 128 sprites Storage ROM cartridge Original Price ¥13,500
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