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Which computer is most similar to Zx Spectrum?I have wondered recently wihch other 8-bit computer is most of all similar to Zx Spectrum. I mean similar graphics, similar gameplay, similar program…
... have wondered recently wihch other 8-bit computer is most of all ... Zx Spectrum. I mean similar graphics, similar gameplay, similar programming techniques ... -
Which computer is most similar to Zx Spectrum?I have wondered recently wihch other 8-bit computer is most of all similar to Zx Spectrum. I mean similar graphics, similar gameplay, similar program…
... attribute-like graphics mode.
Atari 8-bit - Well, it's an 8-bit computer ... -
Which non spectrum game(s) gobsmacked you the most?Having read this thread - [url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22537[/url] I decided to start a thread about non-spectrum ga…
... this succesfully ported to the 8-bit systems.
... the first wave of 16-bit games I ever saw, a ... of the 16-bit systems exceeding the 8-bit capabilities of their ... of the previous standard 16-bit systems.
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Which non spectrum game(s) gobsmacked you the most?Having read this thread - [url]http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22537[/url] I decided to start a thread about non-spectrum ga…
... it was running on an 8-bit machine (albeit with a load ... the entire screen but the graphics are not quite as good ... -
Some questions to pass the time1. What is the best 8 bit machine? I don't mean software range wise, as we all know that the Spectrum has the best games software (well, the people …
... last of the commercially successful 8-bits by some margin. The ... between 8-bit (the CPU) and 16-bit (the graphics hardware) so a bit difficult ... of hindsight, putting a new 8-bit on the market wasn't ... -
Some questions to pass the time1. What is the best 8 bit machine? I don't mean software range wise, as we all know that the Spectrum has the best games software (well, the people …
... between 8-bit (the CPU) and 16-bit (the graphics hardware) so a bit difficult ... />
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QL 25th Anniversary TODAYJust saw this on CSS: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:36:53 +0100 From: Urs Koenig Newsgroups: comp.sys.sinclair Subject: SINCLAIR QL's 25th birthday On…
... an CPU with 32-bit registers on an 8-bit bus as such ... time. It's a bit like the Intellivision being the ... first 16-bit console; it could barely ... word
processing, spreadsheet, business graphics and database).
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I found one of the "other machines"I found a C64 at a dump. The PSU is gone, but I'll make up something. The machine has never been opened. Seal is still in place. Now, what do you …
... the different versions. C64 - colourful graphics but blocky, Speccy - less colour ... get a good feel for 8 bit machines (and other consoles etc ... -
Biggest gaming disappointmentsThe biggest let down I can remember was Matthew Smith's type-in Andre's Night Off. Surely there would be some magic in those few lines of code you ty…
... Car Racer, as SCR's graphics were 3D wireframe, not sprite ... common to all of the 8-bit versions; if you could see ... was pretty good with 3D graphics, most of his games use ... , so it would be a bit too much to expect Micronaut ... to be playable on the 8-bits. -
Biggest gaming disappointmentsThe biggest let down I can remember was Matthew Smith's type-in Andre's Night Off. Surely there would be some magic in those few lines of code you ty…
... common to all of the 8-bit versions; if you could see ... was pretty good with 3D graphics, most of his games use ... , so it would be a bit too much to expect Micronaut ... to be playable on the 8-bits.[/quote]Hard Drivin' was ... -
Sabre Man Games - Style over Substance?Was Sabre Man primarily a marketing ploy? I quite like all Ultimate Games up to Gunfright and find I generally prefer the ones without Sabre Man, a …
... here, but weren't the graphics astounding at the time? It ... all those 3D games a bit too slow and pondering to ... Spectrum, if not on any 8-bit, if not on any system ... -
Sabre Man Games - Style over Substance?Was Sabre Man primarily a marketing ploy? I quite like all Ultimate Games up to Gunfright and find I generally prefer the ones without Sabre Man, a …
... Spectrum, if not on any 8-bit, if not on any system ... those isometric games were a bit slow for my liking. You ... , but it all felt a bit clunky and pedestrian with those ... the minimalist sound and monochrome graphics and the feeling that you ... -
Left 4 Dead PCIs anyone playing this gem of a game on the PC? If so, we should get together for some serious zombie killing! Feel free to add me on your Steam Fri…
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Speccy or C64?Which do you think was the best? The speccy or the C64? Answers on a postcard to: BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane London W12 8QT Or ring us on: …
... few ways, kinda like the 8-bit Amiga (to be fair, it ... , but I always appreciated the graphics from cassette screenshots. I picked ... of years ago and the graphics are nice, yes, but just ... -
Multi platform games developmentWe all know there are a lot of multi platform games. For example, Boulder Dash, River Raid, Exolon, Zynaps, Flying Shark, AMC and so on which were av…
... have pretty much the same graphics, exactly the same "levels ... , the graphics and layouts of most multi-platform 8-bit games are ... where they obviously have ported graphics from one platform to ... the same processor, with custom graphics functions then added on, ... -
Multi platform games developmentWe all know there are a lot of multi platform games. For example, Boulder Dash, River Raid, Exolon, Zynaps, Flying Shark, AMC and so on which were av…
... do - going from a simplistic 8 bit machine to a 16/32 ... bit processor. (All the graphic ... and Amiga shared the same graphics and maps (most of which ... version just had colourised Spectrum graphics and mostly the same code ... 't code for the graphics). -
Successor to the SpeccyBased on the rambling on the other thread it would be interesting to see what people felt was the 'spiritual' successor to the speccy. Amiga here....
... featured slightly washed out / grainy graphics, were slower than the Amiga ... pretty much all the good 8-bit machines and was packing an ... -
SCREEN$ 1.9e Released!And here's another update! [url]http://paul.dunn.googlepages.com/SCREEN_1.9e.rar[/url] There's a few new things in this release, but it's mostly bu…
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OutRun Europa - THIEF!Just played the OutRun Europa RZX (shaded graphics really don't work in this sort of game), and saw the end sequence. They lifted the graphics from t…
I also think the screens are from another version, another 8 bit version perhaps though? It looks like some of those graphics weren't even possible on the Speccy. -
OutRun Europa - THIEF!Just played the OutRun Europa RZX (shaded graphics really don't work in this sort of game), and saw the end sequence. They lifted the graphics from t…
... 8 bit version perhaps though? It looks like some of those graphics weren ... -
Freescape was first developed on...?Hi I have a small debate with some Amstrad users at my forum, over on which platform Freescape was developed on. I insist on Speccy but what the heck…
... while back. Here's a bit from the article:
8-bit machines available at the time ... . "Plus its processing speed and graphics capabilities, at least capabilities appropriate ... -
Great leaps forward... Timeline thoughtsHi guys What would you say were the great leaps forward in the life of the speccie. I was only in the scene for a few years (from 82-85) but in tha…
... stop and stare! Fantastic 3D graphics, horribly realistic giant ants, ... the player, and such fantastic graphics too.
[B ... Dan[/B] - such fantastic graphics, brilliant (for the 48K Spectrum ... 3, etc, but for an 8-bit it was astounding. Total freedom ... -
Dead compyMy computer died. First the DVD ROM drive stopped working, then Control Panel so I couldn't try and add hardware or diagnose the problem. So I trie…
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Taken from the comp.sys.sinclair Folklore FAQ:
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Edge of Disgrace on the other side :)Got my mind blown today... saw the Edge of Disgrace demo on the commie ;-) Regardless if you are a c64 fan or not, you should see it. Effects and Des…
... accelerate computer or enchanced graphics or sound at all ... chip, doubled memory, even graphics had slightly better capabilityes, plus ... can't beat a bit of retro 8 bit entertainment.... well you ... the highest quality of commode graphics..
But, potential of ... -
JSW for consolesI was thinking if it was possible to develop a version of Jet Set Willy 1 or 2 (Final Frontier) for some of the 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, namely the…
... ) for some of the 8-bit and 16-bit consoles, namely the Sega ... don't really enhance the graphics. Us Speccy owners don't ... mind simplistic graphics if the gameplays already there ... 16 console owners expect cartoonish graphics (and good gameplay too). -
An idea for a possible(?) new interfaceDue to the Spectrum's processor speed and the way the ULA works, there are a couple things (among others) that are difficult to do: -Gigascreen or a…
... this I remembered that other 8-bit computers can do a couple ... separate processor completely dedicated to graphics, etc.
While I ... -
Repair options for my own dear old Spectrum 48k?Hello all, This is my first post to this wonderful forum, which is part of a truly great website! My name is Arnold, and I live in Utrecht, The Nethe…
... the purpose of demonstrating what 8-bit computers were capable of. They ... drive system and higher resolution graphics. But I got the impression ... -
Magnetic Scrolls Adventures...Look at that: [url]http://www.mobygames.com/game/guild-of-thieves/screenshots[/url] all of the platforms evil c64, little brother cpc, even crappy a…
... whack for the 8 bit ones compared to 16 bit...
8 bit versions with graphics contained ported graphics... maybe from ... 16 bit, BUT they ... rescue on fractulas on atari 8 bit, then tell me it ... -
Magnetic Scrolls Adventures...Look at that: [url]http://www.mobygames.com/game/guild-of-thieves/screenshots[/url] all of the platforms evil c64, little brother cpc, even crappy a…
Whilst graphics were certainly possible for the ... largely on the 16-bit machines. Consequently, their 8-bit ports were largely ... those CPC graphics could have done with a bit more in the ... -
Magnetic Scrolls Adventures...Look at that: [url]http://www.mobygames.com/game/guild-of-thieves/screenshots[/url] all of the platforms evil c64, little brother cpc, even crappy a…
... .. I'm guessing ALL the 8 bit graphics were done on c64 and ... ported,which if the graphics mode on the atari / amstrad ... you could port amiga pics / graphics to c64 via the joystick ...
