Fidelity Electronics Ltd. - Chess set - Chess Challenger Voice - Plastic
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Fidelity Electronics presents the Voice Chess Challenger (Model VCC), a plastic 32-piece chess computer from the USA dating to the 1980s, in very good condition and fully functional.
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For sale is a genuine milestone in computer history: the Fidelity Electronics Voice Chess Challenger (Model VCC). This device was one of the first chess computers worldwide with voice output and today is a coveted collector's item.
The set is in an exceptionally good top condition and is fully functional. It has been treated with care and comes from a non-smoking household.
Details & Condition:
Function: The device starts up flawlessly, the LED display is bright and clear, the keys respond precisely, and the voice output works perfectly.
Appearance: The housing and the playing surface are very well preserved. The original chess pieces (wood-look/plastic) are complete and undamaged.
Accessories (Full Set):
Original carrying case in leather-look (very well maintained).
Original user manual (Owner's Manual).
Original warranty card and registration card (historical documents from mi-service GmbH).
“Let’s Play Chess” – companion booklet of the U.S. Chess Federation.
Original promotional brochure for the Challenger series.
The rare transparent overlay sheet for coordinate orientation.
Original power supply.
Special features:
This model is “Quality Made in U.S.A.” and an absolute must-have for collectors of vintage tech or chess enthusiasts. In this complete package (including all original paper inserts) it is now very rarely found.
For sale is a genuine milestone in computer history: the Fidelity Electronics Voice Chess Challenger (Model VCC). This device was one of the first chess computers worldwide with voice output and today is a coveted collector's item.
The set is in an exceptionally good top condition and is fully functional. It has been treated with care and comes from a non-smoking household.
Details & Condition:
Function: The device starts up flawlessly, the LED display is bright and clear, the keys respond precisely, and the voice output works perfectly.
Appearance: The housing and the playing surface are very well preserved. The original chess pieces (wood-look/plastic) are complete and undamaged.
Accessories (Full Set):
Original carrying case in leather-look (very well maintained).
Original user manual (Owner's Manual).
Original warranty card and registration card (historical documents from mi-service GmbH).
“Let’s Play Chess” – companion booklet of the U.S. Chess Federation.
Original promotional brochure for the Challenger series.
The rare transparent overlay sheet for coordinate orientation.
Original power supply.
Special features:
This model is “Quality Made in U.S.A.” and an absolute must-have for collectors of vintage tech or chess enthusiasts. In this complete package (including all original paper inserts) it is now very rarely found.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
32
Material
Plastic
Designer/artist/maker
Fidelity Electronics Ltd.
Model/name
Chess Challenger Voice
Country of origin
United States
Condition
Very good
Estimated period
1980s
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