Appearance: UsedFunctionality: WorkingDescription:============As pictured, a MattelElectronics Aquarius Home Computer System Mini Expander. Tested good. IncludesExpander and one controller.Warranty andReturns:=====================We understand thatthere may be compatibility issues, space constraints, or it just doesn’t lookperfect. This item can be returned within 14-days for ANY reason. However,shipping to and from is not refundable. Shipping:=========- Local pickup isalso available at no cost.- Most orders placedbefore 9am will ship the same day.Stock#:8402The Aquarius miniexpander unit was released to give enhanced functionality to the aquariuscomputer and to capitalize on the booming video game console market. Thisaccessory connects to the Aquarius computer via the cartridge port and derivesit's power from there.Aquarius dualcartridge ports.The term "mini" is a misnomer as the mini expander isalmost the size of the computer itself. Though it does add functionality to thesystem that brought it's capabilities up to par for base model personal homecomputers of the time.It featured dualcartridge ports one for expanded memory cartridges such as the 4k and 16kmodules as well as a second slot for game and program cartridges. This allowedfor more powerful and useful programs on the Aquarius such as the FinForm personalfinance cartridge, which required more than the systems 4k of base ram. The mini expanderalso offered three additional voices to the system's sound capabilities,bringing the Aquarius up to a total of four voices.Aquarius MiniExpander i/o ports.In addition to these capabilities the mini expander added avideo gaming component that was lacking from the base unit... 16 position handcontrollers with six mappable buttons that connected via two nine pin D-subconnectors on the back of the mini expander, making the Aquarius the machine itshould have been from the start.Basic specificationsfor the Mattel Aquarius mini expander and gaming controllers are listed below.Model:4063Release date:1983Original Price:US $60Sound:Adds threeadditional sound channels to the AquariusDimensions:Expander4-5/8"W (117mm)x 8-5/8"D (219mm) x 2"H (51mm)Hand Controllers2-3/8"W (60mm)x 4-3/4"D (121mm) x 5/8"H (16mm) with 60" (1.5m) cordPorts:2x cartridgeexpansion slot2x 9 pin D-subconnector ports
