The sinclair zx spectrum was launched in 1982 by sinclair research limited, as a. The sinclair zx spectrum computer has to be one of the best known and most liked home computers ever produced although. The following is a list of zx spectrum software in the centre for computing history. Zx spectrum how to connect to a modern tv, vcr or dvdr. It is common for these to fail through simple old age or due to other faults in the computer, in particular failure of the circuit that generates the multiple power supply voltages needed by the 4116s. Higher speeds are possible using custom machine code loaders instead of the rom routines. The sinclair zx spectrum was originally launched in 1982 as a replacement for the earlier sinclair zx81 home computer. Zzoom 1983 imagine software zx sinclair spectrum 48k.
May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks. We took the dust off of a few machines we had laying around at my place and in our hardware museum. Zx spectrum software news newspapers books scholar jstor. But these compromises were also at the heart of the spectrum s success, as its affordable and uncomplicated nature made it the ideal computer to crack the home market. Because most british home computer owners used tape instead of disk storage into the mid1980s, most zx spectrum software was originally distributed on audio cassette tapes.
Specifically optimized for android devices, using arm assembler and running at the same speed as a real spectrum. The zx spectrum is an 8bit personal home computer released in the united kingdom in 1982 by sinclair research. Because of this, it became famous in britain and spain in the 1980s, and eastern europe and russia in the 1990s, as a gamefriendly home computer. The hardware was designed by richard altwasser of sinclair research, while the software was written by steve vickers who subsequently wrote the spectrum. The machines software was written by steve vickers on contract from nine tiles ltd, the authors. It seems that several models of this computers were launched at least 3, but ive no technical details about them. This video explains how to connect a zx spectrum to a modern tv, vcr or dvd recorder. Youll find new or used products in zx spectrum on ebay. Zx spectrum simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The computer was first produced in april of 1982 as part of a project to sell computers for a low price that any family could afford. From an american gamers perspective, is sinclairs 48k wonder worth getting. Laserbirds a cool shoot em up for the zx spectrum 48k. Programs can be saved and loaded without the problems which plague the zx 81. The sinclair zx spectrum was launched in 1982 by sinclair research limited, as a successor to the sinclair zx80 and sinclair zx81 home computers an 8 bit computer, based on the popular z80 chip which had powered the zx80 and zx81, this introduced colour 8 colours and sound to the home computer market.
The official world archive for the sinclair zx spectrum and the largest online gaming center on the internet. A monthly zx spectrum dedicated software magazine, published in spain from 1985 by monser, s. Spectrum computing, a database of sinclair zx spectrum games, software and hardware. This is a sortable list of games for the zx spectrum home computer there are 1728 games on this list. Vintage timex sinclair computer 32k ram module manual 4 software cassettes. The zx sold more than any other computer at that time in britain.
Combat lynx 1988 encore elite systems spectrum 48k tape. Spotters guide to the sinclair zx spectrum retro games. Because most british home computer owners used tape instead of disk. Zx spectrum software at the centre for computing history. Andy green who is a rather talented graphical artist for the speccy, has just announced that teknamic software has released their latest shoot em up called laserbirds. In theory, a standard 48k program may take about 5 minutes to load. An emulator of the 1980s home computer and various clones, that can work on. Zx spectrum next the official portal for all things next. Get the best deals on zx spectrum and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. Games and entertainment software for the zx spectrum. Using the jsmess emulator, users can boot up an emulation of the given title and use it in their browser. It can be used as a virtual tape unit in conjunction with a real zx spectrum. The cassette play well and are in very good cosmetic condition.
A demo version appeared on side b of covertape ys issue 46. Sinclair zx spectrum home computer new hardware and repairs. Looking for a rather cool game to play on your zx spectrum 48k plus throughout the lockdown period but dont want yet another platformer, then have we got the game for you. We continue to support software development rom, 3rd party apps on memory cards and desktop applications. If you do not have retroarch up and running yet please refer to this vi. Speccy is a sinclair zx spectrum home computer emulator. Zx spectrum ocean software games pack 5 6 x game ils 44. The cover art and liner notes are included for a cd. Zx spectrum compilateur does not use a loading screen full title. This project is for the portable computer cambridge z88, produced by sir clive sinclair of zx spectrum fame. Eiere av 16k spectrum kunne oppgradere til 48k ved a kjope en ekstern 32 kib rampakke som kunne monteres i ekspansjons porten. The internet archive software library is a large collection of viewable and executable software titles, ranging from commercially released products to public domain and hobbyist programs. Spectrum computing zx spectrum games, software and hardware. The zx spectrum is a home computer released in the united kingdom in 1982 by sinclair.
World of spectrum, the official world archive for the sinclair zx spectrum and the largest online gaming center on the internet. Todays tutorial will cover the zx spectrum using retroarch along with the fuse core. The software is encoded on tape as a sequence of pulses that sound similar to the noises made by a modernday modem. The lower 16k of ram in 48k and 16k zx spectrum computers is provided by eight 4116 dram ics. Sir lancelot 1984 melbourne house spectrum 48k arcade. Fuse the free unix spectrum emulator the free unix spectrum emulator fuse. Sinclair zx spectrum using retroarch fuse core launchbox. Vintage hurg sinclair zx spectrum 48k software game 1983 melbourne house. Appeared on side a of the compilation 6pak hitpak appeared on tape 2, side b of the compilation frank brunos big box elite systems ltd. Features include sound emulation, tape loading with border stripes and much. Get the best deals on sinclair vintage computers and mainframes and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at.