These handheld Spectrum consoles let you take classic 8-bit games with you everywhere. I’ve gained a growing respect for the ZX Spectrum over the past few years. This was, I think, instigated by trying the ZXBaremulator software for Raspberry Pi, and now, 40 years later, I’m finally far less criticalRead More →
Hewson’s Helpline is a book of classic magazine columns from Sinclair User and has hit its Kickstarter goal with 28 days still to go. It was another age. Before software was easily available to buy in high street shops, magazines included what we call type-in programmes within their pages. TheseRead More →
Fans of the ZX Spectrum classic series should back The Horace Collection crowdfunder campaign on Kickstarter. The Horace Collection is an official boxset of the classic ZX Spectrum series, with nostalgically designed cassettes and cases, and some attractive pledge options and stretch goals. Produced by Pixel Jockey, this collection isRead More →
Incredibly, a Mortal Kombat ZX Spectrum port exists, and it works perfectly. It’s time like these when you realise everything you thought you knew was wrong. I know I cannot be alone in long considering the ZX Spectrum to be little more than a fun-but-limited over-the-top calculator with rubber keys.Read More →
Ever imagined you would play DOOM on a ZX Spectrum? While it requires the 128kb version of the classic computer, this remains an incredible development, albeit one that has been around a few years. So, why is it making news now? Well, the previous 1996 release was disk-only, for theRead More →
We should probably feature the Spectrum Next more regularly, but while we’re thinking about that, you should check out this remake of the Ultimate Play the Game classic Atic Atac, which has just dropped on for the enhanced edition of the classic 8-bit system· The original Atic Atac was issuedRead More →
It’s been over a year since Retro Games Ltd wished the ZX Spectrum a happy 40th anniversary while teasing a new mini system. Naturally, everyone assumed that a ZX SPectrum Mini was on the cards. But at the time of writing, 16 months later, nothing has happened. In fact, theRead More →
Completely portable and with an 18650 battery, the PicoZX LCD is a ZX Spectrum that you can slip in a bag or sizeable pocket. There’s a 2.8-inch colour screen and Spectrum style multi function command shortcut keyboard. It also boasts a microSD slot, Kempston joystick support, external joystick port, externalRead More →
..Easily one of the most exciting flight sims on 8-bit systems, Project Stealth Fighter was the 1987 progenitor of f-19 Stealth Fighter and Night Hawk: F-117A Stealth Fighter 2.0, both of which were released on 16-bit systems. Released on Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, the game boasted missions to Libya,Read More →
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