{"product_id":"entex-stargate-tabletop-electronic-game-vintage-1980s-console","title":"Entex Stargate Tabletop Electronic Game — Vintage 1980s Console","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Piece of Gaming History, Restored to Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a genuine piece of early video game history with this \u003cstrong\u003eEntex Stargate tabletop electronic game\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in 1982. At roughly 46 years old, this unit has been carefully serviced to ensure it still delivers the classic arcade-style experience that made tabletop games like this a bedroom and rec-room staple for a generation of gamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) showing colorful glowing graphics on a dark screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retailed for around $49.99 upon release in 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joystick for vertical movement, a reverser button to change direction, fire, thrust, smart bomb, and an \"inviso\" button for temporary invisibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operated on four C-size batteries (Included) or an optional external AC power adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered 1-player and 2-player options alongside selectable skill levels and a built-in demo mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Been Done\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a \"found in the attic and shipped as-is\" listing. This unit has received genuine restoration attention:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior fully cleaned\u003c\/strong\u003e — dust, debris, and decades of grime removed from internal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitors replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e — select aging capacitors swapped out to help stabilize power delivery and extend the unit's functional life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested and confirmed working\u003c\/strong\u003e — powers on and plays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Known Issues (Full Transparency)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its age, this unit shows honest wear and has one known quirk we want every buyer to be aware of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound is intermittent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio may cut in and out during gameplay rather than playing consistently. This is common in units of this age due to internal wiring, solder joints, or speaker component degradation, and may require further servicing if consistent sound is a priority for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic wear consistent with a unit of this age — expect light scuffing, shelf wear, and possible minor yellowing of plastics, typical of vintage electronics from this era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctionally playable, but this is a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collectible being sold in \"good, working, but imperfect\" condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a fully restored-to-factory unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is well-suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro gaming collectors looking to expand a collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists comfortable with (or interested in) further vintage electronics tinkering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Entex's tabletop LED\/VFD-era games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay pieces where occasional gameplay, not flawless daily use, is the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Entex Stargate has survived over four decades and still works — that's no small feat for electronics of this vintage. With cleaned internals and refreshed capacitors, it's in better shape than most surviving units you'll find unserviced. The intermittent sound is the one caveat to know going in, but the core gameplay experience — that glowing VFD display, the full control layout, and both single and two-player modes — is intact and ready to relive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as-is\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please review all photos and condition notes carefully before purchasing. Feel free to reach out with any questions about functionality or condition prior to bidding\/buying.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Entex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48638911906033,"sku":"ENTEXSTARGATETABLETOP-CO25","price":206.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/0784\/8945\/files\/6F95EE3C-AD64-4C42-84CC-415F0DF79416.png?v=1787522560","url":"https:\/\/retrogamingofdenver.com\/products\/entex-stargate-tabletop-electronic-game-vintage-1980s-console","provider":"Retro Gaming of Denver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}