Interton VC 4000

Interton VC 4000 Specifications

The Interton Video Computer 4000 (officially abbreviated as Interton VC 4000) was a home video game console released by the German electronics company, Interton, in 1978. The console was based on the General Instrument AY-3-8500 chip, which was also used in other popular consoles of that time such as the Magnavox Odyssey 2 and the Philips Videopac G7000.

The Interton VC 4000 had a resolution of 128 x 64 pixels and could display up to eight colors at a time. It featured a detachable keyboard that allowed users to program their own games using BASIC programming language. The console also came with two built-in games, Tennis and Squash, which were similar to the classic Pong game.

Despite its capabilities, the Interton VC 4000 was not a commercial success and was overshadowed by more popular consoles such as the Atari 2600 and ColecoVision. Nevertheless, it remains an interesting part of video game history and is remembered fondly by collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts.

It's unknown if Interton designed and produced the Interton VC 4000 within their own rights, or if they were sold the rights to design and produce it. This is because many other foreign brands have produced "clones" of this system in the preceding years.

The Interton VC 4000's power comes from a Signetics 2650 CPU (which is the same as an Arcadia 2001) and a Signetics 2636 gaming controller. Both controllers contain a 12-button keypad, two fire buttons, and a joystick. Inside the systems control panel, there are four different buttons. The ON/OFF switch, RESET, SELECT, and START.