Cassette Vision

Cassette Vision

The Cassette Vision
Manufacturer Epoch Co.
Type Home video game console
Generation Second generation
Release date
Introductory price ¥13,500
Removable storage ROM cartridge
Input Internal controllers
Successor Super Cassette Vision

The Cassette Vision (Japanese: カセットビジョン, Hepburn: Kasetto Bijon) is a home video game console made by Epoch Co. and released in Japan on July 30, 1981. There is also a redesigned model called the Cassette Vision Jr.

The term cassette is a contemporary Japanese synonym for ROM cartridge, not to be confused with the magnetic cassette tape format. In terms of power, it is comparable to the Atari 2600. The Cassette Vision has unusual controls: four knobs built into the console itself, two for each player (one for horizontal, one for vertical); plus two buttons per player.

The system originally retailed for 13,500 yen, with games priced at 4,000. Though the Cassette Vision was not a high seller, it received a successor called the Super Cassette Vision (スーパーカセットビジョン, Sūpā Kasetto Bijon) As a 1984 machine, it is more comparable to the likes of the Family Computer and the Atari 7800. The SCV was also sold in Europe, but with little known success. The Super Lady Cassette Vision, a version of the Super Cassette Vision that was aimed at a female market, was released exclusively in Japan. While the specs were exactly the same, the plastic was pink in color and included a carrying case and the "Milky Princess" game.

Cassette Vision

Games

Unreleased games

Specifications

The Cassette Vision Jr., a cost reduced and minimized version of the Cassette Vision released in 1983.

Cassette Vision's controllers are integrated into the body.

Cassette Vision
  • 2 x 2-directional lever switches
  • 4 x Push buttons
  • 4 x Revolving dials
  • 1 x Course switch
  • 1 x Select button
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x AUX. button
Cassette Vision Jr.
  • 1 x 2-directional lever switch
  • 4 x Push buttons
  • 1 x Select button
  • 1 x Start button

Cassette Vision hardware has only the controllers and power supply circuit. Other components include the 1chip CPU. The RAM and video processor are on the cartridge circuit board.

Super Cassette Vision

Super Cassette Vision (1984)

Games

Unreleased games

  • Black Hole
  • Super Derby
  • Super Rugby

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Specifications

References

  1. ↑ "Release Date". Retrieved 2013-10-06.
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