Based on Eugene Jarvis' classic Defender, the Entex Arcade Defender handheld was released back in 1982 and still is a brilliantly playable and addictive handheld shoot-'em-up. It's fast, it's frantic, sports a ton of buttons (including those needed to enter hyperspace, change your ship's direction and throw a smart-bomb), two skill levels, impressive sound and is rather decent to look at too. Here's a bit more info on the thing.
Happily, you -yes, you, oh retro loving reader- can actually grab an Entex Arcade Defender handheld game via a lovely eBay auction. Seller ships worldwide. The unit seems to be in great condition and comes in its original box complete with manual.
Monday, September 8, 2008
The Entex Arcade Defender
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If I play this thing, will I get recruited like in The Last Starfighter....??
ReplyDeleteHmmm... no, I'm afraid. Eugen's already gotten the job.
ReplyDeleteDammit Gome!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed :p
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