ZX Spectrum
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Picking up The Spectrum White Edition is a no brainer if you love retro gaming lore and want speedy access to '80s microcomputer classicsThe Spectrum White Edition offers a faithful emulation-based remake of the classic ZX Spectrum microcomputer, featuring a design that pays homage to the original 'one millionth' model. It provides easy access to 48 built-in '80s classics and supports custom ROMs via HDMI, though it lacks advanced display settings and has specific power requirements.
These new Spectrum And Commodore64 Gaming Handhelds Come Preloaded With GamesTwo classic 1980s computers, the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, are being re-released as new handheld gaming devices. These devices will come preloaded with 25 games each and feature design elements inspired by their predecessors, with a microSD card slot for additional games. Preorders are open, with shipping expected to begin on October 15.
Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum are getting Nintendo style handhelds this yearRetro Games Ltd, in partnership with Blaze Entertainment, is releasing new handheld versions of the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in October. Each handheld will come pre-loaded with 25 classic games and feature a 4.3-inch IPS screen, priced at £109.99.- Game History and PreservationThe creators of the Evercade retro gaming console are developing handheld versions of the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. This initiative highlights ongoing efforts in game preservation for classic computer systems.
Two computer giants of the 80s - the Spectrum and C64 - are being turned into pocket-sized handhelds by the makers of EvercadeBlaze Entertainment, through its Hyper Mega Tech division, is releasing handheld versions of the classic 1980s computers ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 in October. Both devices, named The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld, feature a 4.3-inch screen, built-in controls, and come pre-loaded with 25 games each. They are priced at £109.99, with limited edition versions available for £129.99.
The C64 and ZX Spectrum are back as 3DS-style handheldsBlaze and Retro Games Ltd are releasing new handheld consoles, THE64 Handheld and THE SPECTRUM Handheld, which resemble the Nintendo 3DS and are based on the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum microcomputers. These devices feature 4.3-inch screens, 25 built-in games, and micro SD card slots, with collector's editions also available. Both are set to launch in October.
44 years to the day the ZX Spectrum that “never was” arrives to continue the insane retro revival we have right nowRetro Games Ltd has released the ZX Spectrum White Edition, a recreation of the iconic 1980s home computer, 44 years after the original's debut. This new edition features 48 built-in games, HDMI output, USB support, and includes exclusive accessories like a white joystick and a THEMICRODRIVE USB stick. The release celebrates the legacy of the original ZX Spectrum and its impact on home computing and game development.
ZX Spectrum returns with new Spectral White version for 44th anniversaryRetro Games and Plaion have released a new anniversary edition of the ZX Spectrum, titled the Spectrum White ZX Spectrum, to celebrate its 44th anniversary. This full-sized recreation includes a rubber keyboard, 48 built-in classic games, modern HDMI output, USB ports, and a rewind feature. The standard edition costs £129, with a collector's edition available for pre-order at £199.99.- The ZX Spectrum that never was, until now - The Spectrum White Edition inspired by the ‘one millionth’ legend launches todayRetro Games Ltd, in collaboration with PLAION REPLAI, has launched The Spectrum White Edition, a new all-white recreation of the iconic ZX Spectrum 48k computer. This collector's edition, inspired by community folklore of a white model marking one million units sold, features the original rubber keyboard, 48 built-in games, HDMI output, and USB support. It launches on the 44th anniversary of the original ZX Spectrum's release, priced at £129.99, with a matching THEGAMEPAD (White) controller available separately.
Games Inbox: What is your favourite retro video game format?Readers discuss their favorite retro gaming formats, with the Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64 being popular choices. The discussion also touches on anticipation for upcoming games like The Witcher 4 and Switch 2, as well as the perceived decline of studios like Firaxis.