In Italy they sold a coffee maker that could be controlled by the C64...
There were a lot of third-party manufacturers working on the C64 too. Everything from the Video Fast Loader (save games to VHS cassette and load in a fraction of the time) to the Moog Synthesiser add-on.
I always like it when a newcomer to a forum not only tries to dictate the nature of the forum, but also feels able to speak for those who have read the forum several times longer than him.
Go on, Dan, tell us again why we should take you seriously. The level of funny from you has been lacking this morning.
Ditto? You mean my joke was so funny you decided to use it yourself? High praise indeed! Thanks!
Actually, you said to NickH "Thanks for calling, we're not interested"... Our sentiments towards you exactly, to a tee!!
I know you're probably gonna start banging on about "Who was that aimed at?", "Who exactly are you quoting?", "Is that in Aussie slang?", "Are you saying I is wrong?". I was quoting you, it was aimed at you (more presicely, your comment to NickH), meaning I'm not interested in you (that's me not interested).
Phew!! Did you get all that DanSolo, old matey, old pal?!
I always like it when a newcomer to a forum not only tries to dictate the nature of the forum, but also feels able to speak for those who have read the forum several times longer than him.
Go on, Dan, tell us again why we should take you seriously. The level of funny from you has been lacking this morning.
Diversions. Who would've thought? If the "nature of the forum" leads you to being incapable of defending a position on the activity the Spectrum retroscene that's fine. I accept your concession.
Otherwise, will I give you the C64 retroscene website list again or should I start using it as my sig? I don't care if you take me seriously, but when the only actual fact that anyone here seems to be able to give me for Spectrum web activity is WOS, why would I care?
Actually, you said to NickH "Thanks for calling, we're not interested"... Our sentiments towards you exactly, to a tee!!
I know you're probably gonna start banging on about "Who was that aimed at?", "Who exactly are you quoting?", "Is that in Aussie slang?", "Are you saying I is wrong?". I was quoting you, it was aimed at you (more presicely, your comment to NickH), meaning I'm not interested in you (that's me not interested).
Phew!! Did you get all that DanSolo, old matey, old pal?!
Got it in one. You've nothing to say except shite and you either know fuck all about Spectrum websites or there's none to tell me about.
The great thing about the Spectrum was third party manufacturers were ready and very willing to provide whatever peripheral you required. There was nothing you wished for that someone didn't make.
This is exactly what I like about the machine. Comcon released an interface that allowed you to play Spectrum games with a two fire button joystick much like was used later with the NES and Master System. In fact, I use one even now for this purpose, and it's great for Commando and Ghosts 'n' Goblins along with countless other games where a second fire button is a godsend. The C64 didn't have anything like that as far as I know.
Diversions. Who would've thought? If the "nature of the forum" leads you to being incapable of defending a position on the activity the Spectrum retroscene that's fine. I accept your concession.
Well, several hundred posts ago I told you I had no hard numbers to give you, it was my own personal opinion, and one that I really can't be arsed to defend because it makes no difference to me either way.
Watching your head spin at the concept of such a position has provided the bulk of the rest of the thread's entertainment. It's like the Milk Board (or is it Lobby?) viciously arguing against me because I prefer fruit juice to Gold Top. I'm nobody important, it's just an opinion, and yet you're reacting as if you must argue to preserve some form of honour.
And boy are you overreacting.
If it annoys you, I'll repeat my position again. In my opinion, and coming from my past experiences looking at the two scenes, the C64 retroscene isn't as well-developed or active as the Speccy retroscene. I'm not going to back up my opinion with hard numbers because I have better things to do in my life than to revisit and reanalyse websites that do not interest me.
I suggest you ignore me. I certainly appear to bother you.
In Italy they sold a coffee maker that could be controlled by the C64...
There were a lot of third-party manufacturers working on the C64 too. Everything from the Video Fast Loader (save games to VHS cassette and load in a fraction of the time)
???? That's insane! I'd love to see that in action.
In Italy they sold a coffee maker that could be controlled by the C64...
There were a lot of third-party manufacturers working on the C64 too. Everything from the Video Fast Loader (save games to VHS cassette and load in a fraction of the time) to the Moog Synthesiser add-on.
The .TZX Vault, maintained by Steve Brown:
Steve's a co-maintainer of WoS. This site aims at storing every single game in the .TZX format (and there are thousands of them already!), all of which also find their way into the WoS archive.
SPA2, maintained by Juan Pablo L?pez Grao:
This site's aim is similar to the TZX Vault (perfect images in TZX format), but for the Spanish games, all of which also find their way into the WoS archive.
Andy's Home Page, maintained by Andy Barker:
Andy did lots of work on collecting the magazine cover tapes and runs the Spectrum Tape Preservation and Spectrum Disk Preservation projects that will eventually replace all snapshots with genuine products
The Sinclair Spectrum, maintained by Phil Kendall:
Home of several things of interest, such as Fuse and the device ROMs collection. Phil also runs the Spectrum Instructions Project, which goal is to collect the instructions for all software titles in the WoS archive.
Hackers Anonymous Speccy Playground, maintained by Gerard Sweeney:
Here you find the famous 'Hackers Anonymous' multiface pokes.
Gerard is also the main man responsible for sorting out the entire NVG archive! The results can be viewed right here. The NVG Search engine is based on this list.
ZX Software.co.uk, maintained by Tony Barnett:
A massive site where Tony has all of his personal collection on-line - fully sorted, with details, cover scans, etc!
Sinclair Heaven, maintained by Lee Fogarty:
Of special interest is the various Spectrum related video footage.
Yantra Games, maintained by Arjun Nair:
Offers almost all the 256 colour remakes for the Spectrum plus some game reviews, as well as some stuff for the SAM Coupe.
Planet Sinclair, maintained by Chris Owen:
Lots of historical information on Sir Clive, the Sinclair company and its products, mainly the Speccy! (and an off-line version as well!)
The Tipshop, maintained by Nick Humphries and Gerard Sweeney:
The most comprehensive Spectrum and SAM game hints/tips/cheats/POKEs/maps archive on the Internet, with a search engine as well!
The RZX Archive, maintained by Daren Pearcy:
Haven't got a clue how to play a certain game? This archive might contain a full RZX recording showing how it's done.
The Classic Adventures Solution Archive, maintained by Jacob Gunness:
Need help with an adventure or a complete solution in one go? Look no further!
Demotopia, maintained by Matthew Westcott:
The largest and best maintained demo scene site around!
The YS Rock'n'Roll Years, maintained by Nick Humphries:
Relive the great years of the popular magazine Your Sinclair!
This site features tons of articles and listings of what was written in each and every issue.
Your Spectrum Unofficial Archive, maintained by Jim Grimwood:
The predecessor of Your Sinclair is celebrated here in all its glory!
The CRASH Online Edition, maintained by Matthew Wilson:
Similarly to the Your Sinclair site, this site stores the popular magazine Crash!
Sinclair User Magazine Online, maintained by Dave Foreman:
Finally, Sinclair User gets the same attention as the other magazines from the haydays of the Speccy!
MicroHobby.com, maintained by StalVS:
Hosts everything about the Spanish Speccy magazine MicroHobby, including full scans of all issues!
Alchemist Research, maintained by Andy Davis:
They are world famous for their electronic magazine AlchNews and extensive software library (available in the archive).
Outlet, maintained by Jumbery (formerly named Chezron Software, later Fidcal):
The magazine still runs today, albeit no longer for the Spectrum. All back issues are still available!
The Sinclair Lair, maintained by Alex Waddington:
Here you find an on-line archive of the Classix fanzine, among other things!
De HCC sinclair gg Homepage, maintained by Johan Koning:
Home of the Dutch Sinclair users group!
Available in both English and Dutch.
Spectrum-User-Club, maintained by FBI:
Home of the active German `Spectrum Users Group' and their stillgoing fanzine SUC-Session.
Anestis World - In Spectrum We Trust, maintained by Anestis Koutsoudis:
Home of the active `Greek Spectrum Users Club'.
There you go Dan, there's a few sites for you. You're right (*bows down to the mighty DanSolo*), I know nothing about Speccy websites, I just go to links pages (where these came from, and there's plenty more) and click on them and the link takes me there. Amazing, but true.
Watching your head spin at the concept of such a position has provided the bulk of the rest of the thread's entertainment. It's like the Milk Board (or is it Lobby?) viciously arguing against me because I prefer fruit juice to Gold Top. I'm nobody important, it's just an opinion, and yet you're reacting as if you must argue to preserve some form of honour.
Watching you squirm as you try to state your "opinion" carries more weight than my evidence has provided me with plenty of funnies too.
And boy are you overreacting.
If it annoys you, I'll repeat my position again. In my opinion, and coming from my past experiences looking at the two scenes, the C64 retroscene isn't as well-developed or active as the Speccy retroscene. I'm not going to back up my opinion with hard numbers because I have better things to do in my life than to revisit and reanalyse websites that do not interest me.
Fine you've nothing to back up your argument and you've admitted it. Why can't you just take the next step and admit you're wrong?
I suggest you ignore me. I certainly appear to bother you.
And despite admitting you've fuck all to bring to this argument, except some possible indigestion gut feeling, you continue to post. Who's more agitated here then?
Fine you've nothing to back up your argument and you've admitted it. Why can't you just take the next step and admit you're wrong?
Because it's much more entertaining not to do so.
Dan, I've been around the block more than you know. Long-timers here who go way back to when CSS was incredible may remember that I had the same attitude to arguments that you have today: to never say die until everyone's admitted they were wrong and that you were right. We had *epic* flamewars back then, of which this thread is a mere echo.
And you bet I'm going to milk the funny out of this thread for all it's worth. I'm not even trying to prove anything because there's nothing to win. No prize. No kudos. Not even a silver crown - although it wouldn't hurt all you guys to make me one, fill it with Rolos and Toffee Cream Slices and send it to me. I'd even pay postage.
Really Dan, what can you do about it? Isn't agreeing to disagree part of your nature? Otherwise you'll be pretty much here forever.
I don't watch soaps, so you've lost me mate. I'll ask the missus when she gets back from the shops and then I'm sure I'll find that post hilarious.
The Gossip is music not soap. Anyway, to help you find it hilarious here is the image mel's post inspired blended with the tough guy persona you hand solo over, Hans Solo...
Man I go to bed for 4 hours, get up go to work and when I come back there's another 20 pages added, all still complete bollocks too :lol:
Where did the theory that we were jealous and couldn't afford C64s come from again? I'm sure it's been mentioned before?
Anyway I'm sure many of us could've afforded a C64, we just didn't want one :D
I played a C64 long before I played a Speccy, and I think I made the right decision getting the Speccy. I may have turned out to be a lunatic who's high on his own patter if I'd went the other way :p
Because it's much more entertaining not to do so..
We all like a good laugh. You're lack of ability in conducting a debate is my source. Did you get that gut checked yet? Is it wind?
Another weasly way to say you can't win the argument.
Long-timers here who go way back to when CSS was incredible may remember that I had the same attitude to arguments that you have today: to never say die until everyone's admitted they were wrong and that you were right. We had *epic* flamewars back then, of which this thread is a mere echo.
So in younger days you'd back up your arguments with facts, but now you've matured you just assume you're right because of some gastro-intestinal infection? Wow, that's real wisdom your years have given you. (as well as a dodgy tummy)
And you bet I'm going to milk the funny out of this thread for all it's worth. I'm not even trying to prove anything because there's nothing to win. No prize. No kudos. Not even a silver crown - although it wouldn't hurt all you guys to make me one, fill it with Rolos and Toffee Cream Slices and send it to me. I'd even pay postage.
The prize is being right over which platform has the biggest retroscene. But as usual you'll chicken out of that competition.
Well I could wait for you to die, since you're so "old", but I guess there wouldn't be much change in the amount of reasoning or data you'd be bringing to this, would there?
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In Italy they sold a coffee maker that could be controlled by the C64...
There were a lot of third-party manufacturers working on the C64 too. Everything from the Video Fast Loader (save games to VHS cassette and load in a fraction of the time) to the Moog Synthesiser add-on.
Ditto... We're thinking the same!!
I always like it when a newcomer to a forum not only tries to dictate the nature of the forum, but also feels able to speak for those who have read the forum several times longer than him.
Go on, Dan, tell us again why we should take you seriously. The level of funny from you has been lacking this morning.
no he meant "beth" ditto (the gossip)
he means your a fat cunt
:lol::lol::lol:
Erm, something like that, I think!!
Actually, you said to NickH "Thanks for calling, we're not interested"... Our sentiments towards you exactly, to a tee!!
I know you're probably gonna start banging on about "Who was that aimed at?", "Who exactly are you quoting?", "Is that in Aussie slang?", "Are you saying I is wrong?". I was quoting you, it was aimed at you (more presicely, your comment to NickH), meaning I'm not interested in you (that's me not interested).
Phew!! Did you get all that DanSolo, old matey, old pal?!
Otherwise, will I give you the C64 retroscene website list again or should I start using it as my sig? I don't care if you take me seriously, but when the only actual fact that anyone here seems to be able to give me for Spectrum web activity is WOS, why would I care?
Who knows? We don't!! But you obviosly care so much that you must prattle on about it constantly.
This is exactly what I like about the machine. Comcon released an interface that allowed you to play Spectrum games with a two fire button joystick much like was used later with the NES and Master System. In fact, I use one even now for this purpose, and it's great for Commando and Ghosts 'n' Goblins along with countless other games where a second fire button is a godsend. The C64 didn't have anything like that as far as I know.
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Well, several hundred posts ago I told you I had no hard numbers to give you, it was my own personal opinion, and one that I really can't be arsed to defend because it makes no difference to me either way.
Watching your head spin at the concept of such a position has provided the bulk of the rest of the thread's entertainment. It's like the Milk Board (or is it Lobby?) viciously arguing against me because I prefer fruit juice to Gold Top. I'm nobody important, it's just an opinion, and yet you're reacting as if you must argue to preserve some form of honour.
And boy are you overreacting.
If it annoys you, I'll repeat my position again. In my opinion, and coming from my past experiences looking at the two scenes, the C64 retroscene isn't as well-developed or active as the Speccy retroscene. I'm not going to back up my opinion with hard numbers because I have better things to do in my life than to revisit and reanalyse websites that do not interest me.
I suggest you ignore me. I certainly appear to bother you.
#Good Good Good Good Vibrations (cue very high harmonies and C64 Moog in the background) :D
https://discordapp.com/invite/cZt59EQ
Oh yes, I saw plenty of these things...
No. Really. I Didn't. Never even heard of them.
Steve's a co-maintainer of WoS. This site aims at storing every single game in the .TZX format (and there are thousands of them already!), all of which also find their way into the WoS archive.
SPA2, maintained by Juan Pablo L?pez Grao:
This site's aim is similar to the TZX Vault (perfect images in TZX format), but for the Spanish games, all of which also find their way into the WoS archive.
Andy's Home Page, maintained by Andy Barker:
Andy did lots of work on collecting the magazine cover tapes and runs the Spectrum Tape Preservation and Spectrum Disk Preservation projects that will eventually replace all snapshots with genuine products
The Sinclair Spectrum, maintained by Phil Kendall:
Home of several things of interest, such as Fuse and the device ROMs collection. Phil also runs the Spectrum Instructions Project, which goal is to collect the instructions for all software titles in the WoS archive.
Hackers Anonymous Speccy Playground, maintained by Gerard Sweeney:
Here you find the famous 'Hackers Anonymous' multiface pokes.
Gerard is also the main man responsible for sorting out the entire NVG archive! The results can be viewed right here. The NVG Search engine is based on this list.
ZX Software.co.uk, maintained by Tony Barnett:
A massive site where Tony has all of his personal collection on-line - fully sorted, with details, cover scans, etc!
Sinclair Heaven, maintained by Lee Fogarty:
Of special interest is the various Spectrum related video footage.
Yantra Games, maintained by Arjun Nair:
Offers almost all the 256 colour remakes for the Spectrum plus some game reviews, as well as some stuff for the SAM Coupe.
Planet Sinclair, maintained by Chris Owen:
Lots of historical information on Sir Clive, the Sinclair company and its products, mainly the Speccy! (and an off-line version as well!)
The Tipshop, maintained by Nick Humphries and Gerard Sweeney:
The most comprehensive Spectrum and SAM game hints/tips/cheats/POKEs/maps archive on the Internet, with a search engine as well!
The RZX Archive, maintained by Daren Pearcy:
Haven't got a clue how to play a certain game? This archive might contain a full RZX recording showing how it's done.
The Classic Adventures Solution Archive, maintained by Jacob Gunness:
Need help with an adventure or a complete solution in one go? Look no further!
Demotopia, maintained by Matthew Westcott:
The largest and best maintained demo scene site around!
The YS Rock'n'Roll Years, maintained by Nick Humphries:
Relive the great years of the popular magazine Your Sinclair!
This site features tons of articles and listings of what was written in each and every issue.
Your Spectrum Unofficial Archive, maintained by Jim Grimwood:
The predecessor of Your Sinclair is celebrated here in all its glory!
The CRASH Online Edition, maintained by Matthew Wilson:
Similarly to the Your Sinclair site, this site stores the popular magazine Crash!
Sinclair User Magazine Online, maintained by Dave Foreman:
Finally, Sinclair User gets the same attention as the other magazines from the haydays of the Speccy!
MicroHobby.com, maintained by StalVS:
Hosts everything about the Spanish Speccy magazine MicroHobby, including full scans of all issues!
Alchemist Research, maintained by Andy Davis:
They are world famous for their electronic magazine AlchNews and extensive software library (available in the archive).
Outlet, maintained by Jumbery (formerly named Chezron Software, later Fidcal):
The magazine still runs today, albeit no longer for the Spectrum. All back issues are still available!
The Sinclair Lair, maintained by Alex Waddington:
Here you find an on-line archive of the Classix fanzine, among other things!
De HCC sinclair gg Homepage, maintained by Johan Koning:
Home of the Dutch Sinclair users group!
Available in both English and Dutch.
Spectrum-User-Club, maintained by FBI:
Home of the active German `Spectrum Users Group' and their stillgoing fanzine SUC-Session.
Anestis World - In Spectrum We Trust, maintained by Anestis Koutsoudis:
Home of the active `Greek Spectrum Users Club'.
There you go Dan, there's a few sites for you. You're right (*bows down to the mighty DanSolo*), I know nothing about Speccy websites, I just go to links pages (where these came from, and there's plenty more) and click on them and the link takes me there. Amazing, but true.
And boy are you overreacting. Fine you've nothing to back up your argument and you've admitted it. Why can't you just take the next step and admit you're wrong? And despite admitting you've fuck all to bring to this argument, except some possible indigestion gut feeling, you continue to post. Who's more agitated here then?
Because it's much more entertaining not to do so.
Dan, I've been around the block more than you know. Long-timers here who go way back to when CSS was incredible may remember that I had the same attitude to arguments that you have today: to never say die until everyone's admitted they were wrong and that you were right. We had *epic* flamewars back then, of which this thread is a mere echo.
And you bet I'm going to milk the funny out of this thread for all it's worth. I'm not even trying to prove anything because there's nothing to win. No prize. No kudos. Not even a silver crown - although it wouldn't hurt all you guys to make me one, fill it with Rolos and Toffee Cream Slices and send it to me. I'd even pay postage.
Really Dan, what can you do about it? Isn't agreeing to disagree part of your nature? Otherwise you'll be pretty much here forever.
The Gossip is music not soap. Anyway, to help you find it hilarious here is the image mel's post inspired blended with the tough guy persona you hand solo over, Hans Solo...
Yes, its Dan Ditto...
:)
Does it look like you, bummy-chummy?
Where did the theory that we were jealous and couldn't afford C64s come from again? I'm sure it's been mentioned before?
Anyway I'm sure many of us could've afforded a C64, we just didn't want one :D
I played a C64 long before I played a Speccy, and I think I made the right decision getting the Speccy. I may have turned out to be a lunatic who's high on his own patter if I'd went the other way :p
Until he gets in the way of anything meaningful, I wouldn't be too bothered.
damn, im missing one :(
cant we just agree that dansolo is a nonce and move on.
Another weasly way to say you can't win the argument. Well I'm glad you told me 'cos it isn't obvious. It still irrelevant. So in younger days you'd back up your arguments with facts, but now you've matured you just assume you're right because of some gastro-intestinal infection? Wow, that's real wisdom your years have given you. (as well as a dodgy tummy) The prize is being right over which platform has the biggest retroscene. But as usual you'll chicken out of that competition. What can you do about the list of websites I gave you? Ignore them? Cry? Ask for more ('cos I have them). Well I could wait for you to die, since you're so "old", but I guess there wouldn't be much change in the amount of reasoning or data you'd be bringing to this, would there?
he he he, nice one.
I've got him down on Spectrum Love, Fav C64 and Troll Poll