View Full Version : Vectrex controller Overlay: Who sells them????
MachineGex
01-27-2014, 06:09 PM
Decided to fix the joystick centering problem on the vectrex controller. I want to replace the controller overlay and I remember someone on here did a really nice job on them. Step on up!!!
Urzu402
01-27-2014, 07:38 PM
I don't think the Vectrex has controller overlays, only screen overlays.
Nitrosport
01-27-2014, 07:54 PM
He means the sticker that covers the screws on the front of the controller. I haven't seen anyone selling the repros in a while. You can usually heat the original carefully and remove it without causing any damage. You can reapply it by heating it again.
Gameguy
01-28-2014, 12:31 AM
You can usually heat the original carefully and remove it without causing any damage. You can reapply it by heating it again.
I think it's too late for him though, sadly.
MachineGex
01-28-2014, 10:00 AM
Yeah, I was in a hurry to fix it and figured the replacement sticker is still available on here.....someone must remember who made these? The guy made a huge amount of game stuff.....
Greg2600
01-28-2014, 06:29 PM
Well there are several Vectrex repro folks, but often they are "retired" because almost anything that's created is a lot of work. There was a guy doing the screen overlays, but sadly he stopped doing them.
50TBRD
01-29-2014, 06:59 PM
No one does them anymore and I don't think anyone is going to do them for a while.
Just print this one out.
http://www.atarihq.com/vectrex/controllerovl.gif
Greg2600
01-29-2014, 07:51 PM
Alternatively, you could use that GIF and get someone to print a label and laminate it. I know of several people on various game forums who could.
Just an update on this thread - we have now arranged for some brand new Vectrex controller overlays to be made:
The US (GCE version)
http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Brand-New-Vectrex-USA-%28GCE%29-Controller-Fascia-~~-Overlay-4053
The European (MB version)
http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Brand-New-Vectrex-European-%28MB%29-Controller-Fascia-~~-Overlay-4051
50TBRD
12-05-2014, 04:11 AM
RWAP sells excellent quality reproduction controller fascias. You will not be disappointed.
kyosuke75
01-12-2015, 03:03 PM
Cool, thanks. I will check it out. I may need it as I need to fix my buttons on my controller.
Does anyone have a spare joystick topper? Mine is missing for some reason.
Just an update on this thread - we have now arranged for some brand new Vectrex controller overlays to be made:
The US (GCE version)
http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Brand-New-Vectrex-USA-%28GCE%29-Controller-Fascia-~~-Overlay-4053
The European (MB version)
http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Brand-New-Vectrex-European-%28MB%29-Controller-Fascia-~~-Overlay-4051
50TBRD
01-12-2015, 08:21 PM
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:119489
Maybe you can just get one printed, since no one sells them and its unlikely someone has one just lying around.
kyosuke75
01-17-2015, 03:49 AM
Yeah, that might not be a bad idea... I don't know any place that can 3d print though...
Saw a craigslist ad with someone selling 6 cib near mint games... with a boxed vectrex and two controllers.
I'm tempted to just buy that lot... and sell my old one with the second controller and keep the new one with the games.
MachineGex
02-10-2015, 05:26 PM
I contacted a guy who prints controller overlays. He has decided to make some vectrex overlays. He has some neat designs along with the original.
Here is a link to one of his, he has other designs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vectrex-Controller-Overlay-Decal-/321666082787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae4cae7e3