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Tabletop VFD Games

1980·Console

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Many of these VFD units were made in the 1980s. Similar to LCD games, they use a technology similar to that used in florescent lights, resulting in a bright, luminescent display. This technology has all but vanished with the 80’s, and as a result these units are highly valued today. Coleco made the most popular line, being ports of Pac Man, Donkey Kong and the like, but the best were made by Entex, who catered to the tween crowd with advanced games like Defender and Crazy Climber. Bandai, Tandy, Epoch, and several other companies produced many VFD units.

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The Modern Era (1999 - current)

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