Throughout its history, the ColecoVision’s use of off-the-shelf components — particularly the Zilog Z80 CPU and Texas Instruments TMS9918 Video Display Processor — made it a natural target for clone manufacturers and compatible systems. From budget Taiwanese clones to FPGA reimplementations, from dual-system hybrids to computer expansion adapters, these systems represent the broader ecosystem that grew around the ColecoVision hardware platform. Below you’ll find our comprehensive documentation of each system.
FPGA
PHOENIX VGS
CollectorVision • 2019 • Canada
The ultimate modern ColecoVision — an open-source FPGA-based Video Game System with HDMI output, built-in Super Game Module, F18A enhanced VDP, 30 core slots, and compatibility with nearly all ColecoVision cartridges. Includes Atari 2600 core.
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DUAL SYSTEM
DINA 2-IN-1 & TELEGAMES PERSONAL ARCADE
Bit Corporation / Telegames • 1986–1988 • Taiwan / USA
A dual ColecoVision and Sega SG-1000 clone with two cartridge slots. Released in Taiwan as the DINA, rebranded in the US as the Telegames Personal Arcade for $40 mail order. SG-1000 compatibility was kept secret. Extremely rare — remaining stock destroyed by tornado in 1994.
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COMPUTER
BIT 90 HOME COMPUTER
Bit Corporation • 1983–1984 • Taiwan
A rare ColecoVision-compatible 8-bit home computer with full rubber keyboard, Bit90 BASIC 3.1 in 24K ROM, ColecoVision cartridge port, expansion bus for RAM/disk/printer, and optional Atari 2600 adapter. Design resembles the Sega SC-3000.
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ADAPTER
SPECTRAVIDEO SV-603
Spectravideo • 1983–1984 • International
ColecoVision Game Adapter for Spectravideo SVI-318 and SVI-328 computers. Contains 8K ColecoVision BIOS ROM and cartridge slot. Connects via 50-pin expansion bus, converting the SVI computer into a ColecoVision console. Includes CV controller ports.
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MINI CLONE
CV-NUC+
MyTek / The Brewing Academy • Modern • Open Source
The world’s smallest ColecoVision clone — 4.5″ square with real chips. Built-in SGM compatibility, YM2149F second sound chip, USB mouse roller controller emulation, hardware pause, optional F18A VGA. DIY or assembled.
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MODULE
SALORA MANAGER CV MODULE
VTech / Salora Oy • ~1984–1985 • Finland / Europe
The “Holy Grail” of ColecoVision collecting. Ultra-rare expansion module that converts the VTech Laser 2001 or Salora Manager computer into a ColecoVision. Contains its own Z80 CPU, custom 8 KB BIOS, and sound chip. BIOS finally dumped in 2024.
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COMPUTER
HANIMEX PENCIL II
Soundic / Hanimex • 1983–1984 • Australia / Europe
Extremely rare Z80 computer with hardware virtually identical to the ColecoVision. Same CPU, VDP, sound chip, and joystick ports. Optional ColecoVision adapter module allows playing CV cartridges unmodified. Only 2 native game cartridges ever released.
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BRAZIL
SPLICEVISION
Splice do Brasil • 1983–1985 • Brazil
Extremely rare Brazilian ColecoVision clone built by a telephone company in Votorantim, São Paulo. Reverse engineered hardware with 23 pirated games featuring renamed titles (Monkey Dong, Jaxxon, Aventura). Round DIN controllers, PAL-M output. Born from Brazil’s Reserva de Mercado policy. Units sell for $1,000+.
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