Berzerk Vectrex + Atarivox+Speech.

[@MrRavingbonkers]

Great vid, enjoyed it. Found this out from the net about the pioneering speech which shows like you mentioned how far ahead it was at the time "Berzerk is one of the first video games to use speech synthesis, featuring talking robots. In 1980, computer voice compression was extremely expensive, estimated to have cost the manufacturer US$1,000 per word; the English version has a thirty-word vocabulary"

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Wow that’s really interesting, I’m not surprised though as it was ground breaking when it came out.

[@scorchio70]

Love your presentation vibe, love the channel 😎

[@TheArcadeArchive]

thanks paul, much appreciated mate

[@samfrito]

What a great set up! I'm impressed with Berzerk on Vectrex, but your set up really makes it engrossing.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks Sam It’s taken some time and money but I’ve enhanced the vectrex now to its maximum and it makes for some engrossing gaming experiences.

[@samfrito]

@@TheArcadeArchive I believe you. Just seeing the Tempest controller is a highlight of proper gaming. Good work, man! And Berzerk was one of those arcade experiences that molded me and my imagination.

[@eightbitwhit]

Absolutely loved this one mate. The voice on that is fantastic and really adds so much to the overall presentation. Those speakers are just over the top!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

It really does bro. It doesn’t feel complete without the speech. So much nostalgia with speech too. Makes the game fun again. The vectrex is just amazing.

[@DadLadsGaming]

That looks and sounds excellent. Absolutely love those speakers 👍👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate, did take me a while to find them, but well worth it.

[@onaretrotip]

Mate, that speech sounds awesome!!!

[@madmax2069]

I wish I still had my vectrex, it was stolen during a move. The crazy thing about it was that the kid wanted my broken RC truck, and he offered me the vectrex, I traded in a heartbeat.

[@AndyHugRetro]

Man that speech, so good!

[@GoodwinsPlace]

Great stuff. Shocking but I've never played a Vectrex, always fancied one but never seen one at the right price.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Yea they are not cheap Craig, but for £200 you could get a loose one with a couple of game’s. Honestly you would get so much fun out of the machine, I can’t recommend it enough Mate.

[@arcadeages3917]

My big brother had a Vectrex right when it came out (in London, Canada). I played a tonne of Berzerk and Star Trek in the cold and dark Canadian Winter. The audio is wonderful on this system, and I can only imagine how imposing it would sound on your setup. I need to move into a new house with some more space before I can pick one up though. At first I was against the NoBuzz because the buzzing with the CRT was a part of the experience for me, but seeing it on a Hifi setup with clean audio... Changed my mind! Cheers!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Great memories. For me sound effects and music are such a big part or the experience playing games. And if the option there is only to enhance the experience I’m all for it. The buzz I find super annoying now when I hear other vectrex. It’s got two channels so the sound through a good amp is absolutely amazing and can’t recommend it enough. Thanks for watching mate

[@Retrocade1979]

What a amazing Vectrex setup mate. Must be a real joy to play the Vectrex classics on. The speech on Berzerk was really ahead of his time. I also really love speech on the arcade classics, adds to the quality of the game if used in the right way. On Berzerk they definitely did. I'm already looking forward to your next vids.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

I’ve just been given a whole list of games with speech to explore I didn’t even know about. Thanks for watching mate as always 😎👍

[@kintozero3169]

So you've been collecting arcade sticks! I never owned any vector hardware but always thought it looked brilliant in person. Looking forward to the Hang-On video, I love Yu Suzuki games. Two of my grails are Space Harrier and Out-Run

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Space harrier is one of my favourites too. When I first saw that in the arcade with the hydraulic chair I was blown away.

[@arcadesunday4592]

That vox voice! Sounds sooo good. Nice setup with the pyramid speakers. Very period correct (kinda!). Heard the Juno First in the background toward the end of the video. That's a game I've played for many many years, and it never seems to get old. Cheers for now!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Yep I had juno in the back ground 😂 It’s such a good game. Video should be up in a few days. Thanks mate

[@arcadesunday4592]

@@TheArcadeArchive cool. Will wait for the Juno First video then! Cheers!

[@SpaciesArcade]

Hey Alex, Sounds amazing!! That is so cool! ....It does sound though like it's saying "Chicken fight like a Grown-up!" or a "Grow Nut!"... ;) It definitely should be "Robot" though like you said!! - I have that Bezerk sample from the real machine at the end of everyone of my episodes!! :) Keep up the great work mate! Cheers

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hey Greg Yea it’s not quite as clear as the arcade version and maybe it does say “fight like grown up” 😂 maybe that’s the new 2020 robot 😂 Thanks for watching buddy.

[@TheTjay09]

Wow you’ve really pimped out your Vectrex Alex. Can’t say I’ve even seen one let alone play it. Looks great, thanks for sharing 👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Lol yea it’s pimped alright ha ha Some don’t like it but I think it adds a whole new and better experience. Especially when you have arcade games and home brew games with such good music and sound effects.

[@obtainiumgaming4472]

Awesome. You can load Verzerk on a vecmulti also. VecFever not really needed.

[@electricadventures]

Awesome Vectrex setup, hoping that I can get this PiTrex to do most of what the VecFever cartridge does, but might have to get myself a AtariVox though as that sounds very cool.

[@TheRetroGodfather.]

That looks superb alex, ive always loved beserk and it's speech samples, hope you are doing ok and the arm is finally starting to mend well now 👍

[@oscardelmontay]

Mate those speakers are something else 👌🏻

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Thanks mate And thanks for your WiFi recommendation. I’m looking into it 👍

[@JimmyRetro]

Great video Alex. Berzerk was one of my favourite games on my 2600 when I was a kid and was super impressed with the arcade version when I played it at an event a couple of years ago. Take it easy!

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Haven’t played the 2600 version ,looks really good though. Glad you got to play the arcade version. Thanks jimmy

[@SEGAZombie]

That speech mate makes me arm hairs stand up the nostalgia just hearing that is amazing Love it, how awesome is that dedicated tempest controller

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Yea it makes Berzerk complete again, without the speech it’s not quite the same.

[@mooch4274]

That voice sound is awesome, really interesting video mate, look forward to the next one, cheers

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Cheers mooch 😎👍

[@ScottSavageTechnoScavenger]

LOL - you know - I created the Speakjet so that the voice could be stressed in such a way to sound JUST LIKE Berzerk. (and they didn't do it.)

[@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533]

Awesome set up mate, didn't know there was so many different controllers for the vectrex. Such a cool looking game, really must fire up the vectrex.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Are you on the vectrex unite Facebook page Dave ? Your find a great community with lots of cool stuff people are making for the system.

[@MSBomberman94]

Nice setup - i really like this! Is only the Atarivox connected to the speakers (or also your Vectrex)?

[@TheArcadeArchive]

You can only connect one or the other I’m afraid. But Charles Tweedy has made a elite Tap kit that allows two channels which I’ve preordered. That will solve that problem.

[@lallen1982]

Amazing stuff Alex

[@blastbeatproductions7832]

"It's hard to see where you enter the room". Always though the same. Then realised if you go up of course you will be on the lower screen. If you leave right, you will end up left on the next screen. lol

[@Curbsidecross]

Awesome mate I hope your arm is better soon Alex I know your inching to start moving your arcade room around 👍👍👍

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Unfortunately it’s not healing, I need to get it pinned but have a feeling I’ve been put to one side because of Covid. Thanks for asking.

[@vectorrepublic]

Cool vid Alex. You can play Berzerk Ultimate on other carts live VecFlash / VecMulti but you just don't get the high score save feature

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hey Chris Thanks for correcting me,I didn’t know that. I’ll put that right on my next vectrex video.

[@Sinisteve]

That speech sounds amazing!! I think I’m gonna invest in one of those atari voxs...didn’t vic say they had issues out of the box? Did you have to get yours sorted

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hi Steve Yea he did because I think some vectex models are slightly different. I’m not sure exactly what the issues were but apparently it didn’t sound great. He sent them back and the guy rectified it. Worth asking vic before you purchase. But for £50 plus postage it’s well worth it. Plus there are plenty of games that support the vox 👍

[@OneSwitch]

Would love to see you doing this with some Atari classics (Asteroids, BattleZone, Tempest) with your controllers. Very nice set-up. Still very jealous of your VecFever cart.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

I’ll be doing plenty more vectrex arcade style videos mate. Tempest probably next 😎👍

[@OneSwitch]

Nice one. Can you play Tempest one-handed? Maybe those Atari Quickjoy pedals would help used in-line with a Vectrex controller. I've never tried, but might give you more control.

[@lawrencemoody738]

Great video nice job I just got the atari vox. How do you plug it into port two since it's a serial port and shaped a little bit different than the nine pin on the vectrex

[@TheArcadeArchive]

You need a special adopter I think mate, I’ll have to have a look

[@Danester83]

Oh god Alex is doing a new vectrex video this will cost me money. Hope the arm is sorted soon mate

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Just to correct my video Dana You can play Berzerk with the Atarivox with the vect flash or vect multi. Not to expensive either. Not trying to spend your money or anything 😂

[@Danester83]

G thanks Alex I already have a multi-cart. Just the Atarivox you got me thinking I NEED lol

[@Ukpinball1]

I need to get a Vectrix

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Everyone should own one Mate, so many great home brew games even if you don’t have a vecfever .

[@neil1637]

Nice set up pal. I'm looking forward to delving into the world of Vectrex now that I have finally snagged one. I may have some questions for you...

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Great you got a vectrex Neil. So many great home brew games. And it won’t be long until a alternative to the vecfever cart comes along and you can play all those cool arcade games. By all means send your questions over buddy, can’t wait 😊 👍

[@tootyuk]

Sounds like "fight like a girl not" hahahaha good stuff mate

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Lol yes it does, you got me thinking now 😂 I’ll have to check with the vectrex guys to see if it really is saying something different now.

[@Ukpinball1]

If you ain't got the arcade then this is what you need its the nuts

[@gan9e]

Those controllers seem nice, where to buy for my Vec ?

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Get your self on vectrex unite Facebook and talk to a guy called vic. He makes to order 👍

[@gan9e]

@@TheArcadeArchive Thanks

[@gan9e]

@@TheArcadeArchive I forgot to mention I'm not a FB user, I suppose I'm left out in the vectors again...

[@TheArcadeArchive]

@@gan9e instagram victor marland

[@gan9e]

@@TheArcadeArchive great thanks

[@joshuaharper4439]

Hi there I just got the Atari VOX can you tell me where to get the version of berserk that works on this? Thanks.

[@TheArcadeArchive]

Hi Josh Well I’ve got the vectfever cart which is quite hard to obtain with it on. Your have to ask on the vectrex unite Facebook page.

[@vectrexer]

#VecFever #Vectrex

[@avvidme]

What speakers are those?

[@segadan3709]

I need a vectrex if only for time pilot on there I love the game

[@TheArcadeArchive]

You need it just for that game Dan, it’s awesome.

[@SwainyAtRetroAsylum]

How much did you pay for the Vec voice mate?

[@TheArcadeArchive]

The Atari vox was £50 plus postage mate.

[@SwainyAtRetroAsylum]

@@TheArcadeArchive Nice one mate, was that from Atariage?