The Entex Adventure Vision (1982) is one of the most unusual cartridge-based consoles ever made — a tabletop unit with a monochrome red display created by a single column of LEDs reflected off a spinning mirror to draw a 150×40 image. Only four official games were released, all arcade conversions, which makes a complete set blissfully attainable for collectors and front-end builders.
What’s in this pack
- Verified ROM set for the full retail library (4 games).
- Video snaps in front-end friendly format.
- Logo/box art for clean wheels and menus.
- Ready-to-map names matching common sets (LaunchBox/EmulationStation).
Games included (all retail)
- Defender – Classic side-scrolling alien defence reimagined for the LED mirror display.
- Super Cobra – Chopper gauntlet with tight tunnels and fuel management.
- Turtles – Charming maze chaser with brisk, pick-up-and-play loops.
- Space Force – Fast vector-style shooter with Asteroids vibes tailored to the hardware.
How to use
- Emulators/Cores: Run via modern MAME (Adventure Vision driver) or RetroArch using a current MAME core. Stand-alone MAME works great on desktop; RetroPie/EmulationStation users can map the system as its own platform.
- Folders: Place ROMs in your emulator’s Adventure Vision folder (often named
advisionoradventurevision). Keep video snaps and logos in your front-end’s media directories. - Controls: Map a digital stick/D-pad and two buttons; the original unit mirrored buttons for left/right-handed play.
Why this system’s special
- Unique display tech: 40 red LEDs + spinning mirror = surprisingly smooth, readable action for 1982.
- Tiny library, big charm: Only four official carts — an easy complete set with authentic arcade DNA.
- Front-end friendly: Small footprint media; instant “wow” factor on any build’s system wheel.
Quick Specs
| Release | 1982 (tabletop console) |
| Display | Monochrome red LED + spinning mirror, ~150×40 |
| CPU | Intel 8048 |
| Media | ROM cartridges |
| Library | 4 retail games (arcade ports) |
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