{"id":32802,"date":"2025-08-15T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/?p=32802"},"modified":"2026-08-28T10:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:13:47","slug":"vectorlink-vectrex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/vectorlink-vectrex\/","title":{"rendered":"Vectorlink [Vectrex]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently received the Vectorlink adapter for my beloved Vectrex console\u2014and I\u2019m thrilled! \ud83c\udf89 I can finally use modern controllers\u2014both wired and wireless\u2014with the Vectrex. In this post, I share my first impressions and offer recommendations for compatible controllers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde9 What is Vectorlink?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vectorlink is a versatile joystick adapter developed by Brett Walach of PlayVectrex.com. It enables the use of a wide range of high-quality wireless and wired controllers with the Vectrex console. The adapter features a connector similar to that of the Nintendo Wii Remote, making it compatible with a multitude of controllers. It was primarily designed for the 8BitDo SNES\/NES Classic Bluetooth Retro Receiver (also known as the BT dongle) and the 8BitDo Arcade Stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfae Supported controllers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BT dongle can connect wirelessly to a wide range of controllers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8BitDo Arcade Stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8BitDo N30 Arcade Stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8BitDo Lite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8BitDo Zero 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8BitDo SN30 Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xbox Series X Elite 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WiiMote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wii U Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nintendo Switch Joy-Con<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nintendo Switch Pro Controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PS3 DualShock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PS4 DualShock und Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be noted that all wireless controllers operate exclusively in digital mode, even if they feature an analog thumbstick. This is because the BT dongle, RF dongle, and similar devices were originally designed for use with the SNES Classic, which does not have analog thumbsticks. Vectorlink, on the other hand, offers support for analog controllers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0c Wired controllers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the use of analog functions, the following wired controllers can be connected directly to the Vectorlink:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wii Nunchuck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wii Classic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wii Classic Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PlayStation 1 or 2 (with Mayflash PS2 to Wii adapter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These controllers offer precise analog control and are particularly suitable for games that benefit from such input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"5\" data-effect=\"fade\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Vectorlink\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-38126\" data-id=\"38126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Oberseite-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Oberseite-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Oberseite-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Oberseite.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vectorlink <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Vectorlink - Adapter Unterseite\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-38127\" data-id=\"38127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Unterseite-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Unterseite-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Unterseite-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Unterseite.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vectorlink \u2013 Adapter Underside<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Vectorlink - BT-Dongle\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-38128\" data-id=\"38128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-BT-Dongle-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-BT-Dongle-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-BT-Dongle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-BT-Dongle.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vectorlink &#8211; BT-Dongle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Vectorlink - Verpackung Oberseite\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-32857\" data-id=\"32857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Oberseite-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Oberseite-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Oberseite-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Oberseite.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vectorlink \u2013 Top-side packaging<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Vectorlink - Verpackung Unterseite\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-38130\" data-id=\"38130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Unterseite-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Unterseite-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Unterseite-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Verpackung-Unterseite.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vectorlink \u2013 Packaging Underside<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699\ufe0f Vectorlink Premium Features<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to wireless digital and wired analog support for the Vectrex, Vectorlink offers several high-quality features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Dynamic Filter<\/strong>: Analog sticks and accelerometers can be processed through a player-adjustable dynamic filter that improves stability and control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Auto-fire<\/strong>: The auto-fire rates for each button can be programmed in-game by pressing the button at the desired frequency. Even with auto-fire enabled, manual shots can be fired with extreme precision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Button Mapping<\/strong>: Up to 8 control commands can be mapped to up to 8 buttons without additional software. (<a href=\"https:\/\/playvectrex.com\/vectech\/vectorlink\/vectorlink-user-manual-r4.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_self\">playvectrex.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Controller recommendations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kabellose Controller:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8BitDo Arcade Stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8BitDo SNES Classic controller with its own 2.4GHz RF dongle (no configuration required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hori Wireless Fighting Commander with Bluetooth dongle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wired controllers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wii Nunchuck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wii Classic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wii Classic Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PlayStation 1 or 2 (with Mayflash PS2 to Wii adapter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce6 Scope of delivery and availability<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vectorlink kit contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vectrex Vectorlink Adapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BT Dongle (8BitDo Retro Receiver)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Micro-USB cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color-printed box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Random extra (sticker, magnet, or similar)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price is $69.77 USD plus shipping costs. Currently, there is a limit of one copy per customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vectorlink is an impressive adapter that brings the Vectrex console into the modern era. The ability to use a wide range of controllers, combined with advanced features like dynamic filtering and programmable autofire, makes it an essential accessory for any Vectrex enthusiast. I am thrilled with the new gaming experience and can highly recommend Vectorlink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">You can find further information and ordering options on the official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playvectrex.com\/vecstore\/vectorlink\/\" target=\"_self\">PlayVectrex.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0jkDIhEILic?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ich habe k\u00fcrzlich den Vectorlink-Adapter f\u00fcr meine geliebte Vectrex-Konsole erhalten \u2013 und ich bin begeistert! \ud83c\udf89 Endlich kann ich moderne Controller, sowohl kabelgebunden als auch \u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":38127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[494],"tags":[4737],"class_list":["post-32802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vectrex","tag-hardware"],"modified_by":"Jungsi","wp-worthy-pixel":{"ignored":false,"public":"728b090848804e99908e827f59782aaf","server":"","url":"https:\/\/vg08.met.vgwort.de\/na\/728b090848804e99908e827f59782aaf"},"wp-worthy-type":"normal","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vectorlink-Adapter-Unterseite.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32802"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43103,"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32802\/revisions\/43103"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}