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What if Sinclair had released a 16 bit Spectrum?Had Sir Clive not wasted his companies money on the white elephant that was the C5 and instead focused on competing with his rival computer manufactu…
... it was also a very capable machine for console styled games, ... major factors when console gamers criticize the Amiga. If you take a game like ... be the fall back for a console gamer), it is arguable that ... Megadrive versions, but look at a game like Sonic, Mario, ... -
Powering a Spectrum with 5v?I live in the States, but I'm originally from England. My original Spectrum is still at my mum's house in the UK, and I was thinking of asking her t…
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I am currently playing......Don't know if there's been a thread like this, but I can't find one.... Having seen all the different threads asking people if they've played such a…
... Ever! It's basically you in a corridor and that's it ... 't take anymore! If you own a PS4, the you [i]need[/i ... summer sale, I had to buy it! I wasn't ... . I've always been a sucker for computer pinball games ... well designed and it makes a pleasent change from the ... -
Do you remember the Great Gaming Crash?Assuming you were in England (well, anywhere really, except the USA) in 1983/1984, were you effected, or even aware, of the 'global games crash"? Thi…
... THE machines to have if you were a gamer, I don't ... of Space Invaders (THE original console killer app) to kick ... average price of ?5 a games coupled with the ability ... to copy them with a double deck tape machine ... to get a 2600, I then got a VIC20 with ... -
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What OS do you use?I thinking of changing my OS as I upgrade my PC kit, the old 486DX66 has given up! What recommendations would you suggest, for desktop OS these days…
... that I don't think you can buy it seperately, and it ... the other two if you're using it for a long time.[/QUOTE ... PPC mac with Debian. If you want a cheap Mac that can run ... the latest OS then a used 2009 Mac mini is ... -
'Interesting' Issue 2 modSo I've been lurking on this forum for a while and I've got to the point where I want to see if I can repair a speccy.. so I bought me a 'broken' one…
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The "-12V" is actually a AC signal generated by the ... /> If you have a PC PSU that does not produce -5V, you could buy a 7905 ... "]79L05 datasheet[/URL]
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The new iphone 6 (or whatever)Having Bono and U2 presenting it, in 2014, is probably the most Bill Gates thing Apple ever did. Are they losing they're "hip" status?
... And for what I want if for - I don't ... Although iTunes (on a PC) was a complete pile of #*& ... /> iTunes is (as you say) a huge pile of sh**e ... cards (they'd much rather you buy a bigger model). The latest ... to jump through before you app is accepted into ... -
The new iphone 6 (or whatever)Having Bono and U2 presenting it, in 2014, is probably the most Bill Gates thing Apple ever did. Are they losing they're "hip" status?
... iTunes is (as you say) a huge pile of sh** ... (they'd much rather you buy a bigger model). The latest ... to jump through before you app is accepted into ... /> Yeah, iTunes is unfortunately a huge pile of crap on ... /> If your app isn't up to scratch, then you should ... -
I am currently reading...Haven't noticed one of these threads, so here goes... I'm currently reading (depending on my mood...!): - [B]The Jesus Papers[/B] - Michael Baigent…
... books by David Simpson. If you have a Kindle, as I do ... to 4 are free as a single download from Amazon ... other places. Not sure if they're also free on ... br />
I will probably buy book 5 once I've ... and false assumptions. Would make a good TV series, but ... -
YS Megabasic & Moley ChristmasI'm looking for YS Megabasic with the instructions and Moley Christmas. Anybody have spares they'd like to sell or perhaps trade? Regards Si
Christ, if you're a bit lax with the tape these days I may buy something.
But then again, what the hell am I going to do with 27 copies of Knuckle Busters... :p
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ZX Spectrum +3 PSUHi, i'm currently looking for a ZX Spectrum 128k +3 Power Supply. Anyone willing to sell one, please contact me. Best regards, Pedro Torres
+3 PSU is very heavy and postage price is too high, if you buy from the UK.
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PS3 game recommendations for a noobHowdy! Disclaimer: If you can't be bothered to read the whole post, just recommend some must-have PS3 games :) I've finally decided to enter the (a…
... but should have been stellar). If you buy the [B]BioShock Ultimate Rapture ... />
If you do like Bioshock, and want a similar(ish) game ... very overlooked. It's a FPS where you travel in time, ... down time whilst you remote steer a bullet from a special gun.< ... -
Please explain Spectrum FPGA-clones to meI've been using the great ZXDS-emulator on the DS XL so far, which is great. But I kinda missed toying around with hardware. I've tried bidding on a …
... a clone like the ZX Uno is like night and day. If you ... try to write Verilog like you write software you're in for a ... like software. That you type stuff into a text editor is where ... emulator, but if you buy an ARM license from ARM, you get a bunch of ... -
Preferred setup for a ZX Spectrum 48KHi! I got me a ZX Spectrum 48K for about 1.5 year ago. Feels good to have one, I really like the look of it! Except for the computer itself I have …
... ! :)
Add a RAM turbo joystick interface and ... feeling as slapping in a cartridge just like the ... on!
If you have a 48k, I'd also do ... says composite video.
Buy you mean there exist component mods ... to work very well If I just stick to ... -
ZX81 Power SupplyI have a ZX81 with the original 0.7A power supply. I know that this has trouble running many add-ons and was seeking advice on a suitable replacement…
... polarity is correct, you will not damage a ZX81 when using such ... using a ZX81, a Chroma 81 and a ZXPand together.
If you have a ... solder on a 3.5mm jack plug. Or if you can't do ... /> As an example of a power supply you could buy, [URL="http://www ... -
Coming Soon from Monument Microgames...Ready to pre-order on 1st December: [IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f280/GrazPatti/Ballystrippab_zpsecf84e5c.png[/IMG] It's an epic of, erm,…
... Looks nice!
But you should post some video of ... try out the game, if you wait a little. Our plan is ... available. So if you prefer to try before you buy, that will ... release, but as one if the authors I already ... have a pretty good idea of ... -
Copyrights (was: "What is the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega and what does it mean?")I created this new thread here as an attempt to extract the current off-topic debate about copyrights from [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/forum…
... needed the cash to buy food and a flat (and to help ...
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Even if you have a regular job, you still have free time ... and network administration, you believe there's a profit to make ... -
Speccy Vs Amstrad CPC Vs C64I hope no one minds me posting this here as well as in the announcements section. I'll delete it if there is a problem. It's childish fun but can I …
... small sprites" on c64, only a few examples.
I hope ... the c64 version was always a pound or two more ... had considerable price cuts.
If you buy all interfaces that lacks (joystick ... actually costs more.
If you add a professional keyboard, then the ... -
Speccy Vs Amstrad CPC Vs C64I hope no one minds me posting this here as well as in the announcements section. I'll delete it if there is a problem. It's childish fun but can I …
[QUOTE=Pegaz;809154]If you buy all interfaces that lacks (joystick, ... actually costs more.
If you add a professional keyboard, then the difference ... [I]necessary[/I] is a joystick interface, and they were ... t have any more of a disk drive interface than ... -
Speccy Vs Amstrad CPC Vs C64I hope no one minds me posting this here as well as in the announcements section. I'll delete it if there is a problem. It's childish fun but can I …
... lead rather than having to buy the whole interface, and I ... North America, at least, if you bought a C64 on its own it ... ten minutes to figure out you needed the disk drive.
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Coping with life.Does anyone else find that in the modern world we live information overload is an overwhelming problem? I feel this right now. It's like I have so mu…
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Yep. When you're young you think that life will ... untold delights in store for you. Then you wake up one morning ... no android women, and when you buy a pair of glasses, they still ... just stagnate.
Imagine if Captain Kirk gets attacked by ... -
Coping with life.Does anyone else find that in the modern world we live information overload is an overwhelming problem? I feel this right now. It's like I have so mu…
... android women, and when you buy a pair of glasses, they still ... stagnate.
Imagine if Captain Kirk gets attacked by ... Scottie_uk;812816]Did you become a Pilot? If not you still can.[/QUOTE ... ]
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Best Worst Gadgets of the 80sWhilst working today my mind began to wander as it does regularly to the 1980s. I began to think of all the fads and gadgets that came and went, some…
... like drinking pop from a 2 litre you'd had in ... .
So can you get actual brand names for ... says press the button till you hear the buzzer 3 ... As far as flavors go you can put anything in it ... one and get a new one for $15 ($30 if you buy it outright). -
I am currently playing......Don't know if there's been a thread like this, but I can't find one.... Having seen all the different threads asking people if they've played such a…
... you. Nothing like having a tank whacking a boss whilst you ... a seemingly random position and can easily get you if you ... Shrine of Anama is a brilliant level, but good ... afternoon. That was a pain in the arse ... I think if you buy the PS3 one you get the PS4 ... -
Games without score/status panelAfter the previous thread discussing decorative borders/status panels, and watching the recent Spectrum Show, I noticed that with the exception of th…
... have a health display or a bullet counter, since it was a first ... Kong.
Anyway, if you want a good but short first person ... elements, then Kong is on a few machines (PC, Gamecube, ... might very inferior to the console versions), and it's full ... -
I am currently playing......Don't know if there's been a thread like this, but I can't find one.... Having seen all the different threads asking people if they've played such a…
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< ... to be honest. Plays a lot like Resident Evil ... steeped in atmosphere, has a bonkers story and looks ... itself!
If you have a reasonable gaming PC, there's ... />
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Bought a car? You might soon not actually own it.<div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">Quote "<span style="font-fa…
Currently, if you buy something, then you are legally entitled to do what you choose with ... man "you won't own your car"
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Bought a car? You might soon not actually own it.<div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">Quote "<span style="font-fa…
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... see where altering a firmware on a vehicle could impact ... is 'what you do with what you own' that ... you don't own what you paid for and you just paid for a ... -one would claim that you buy a license to use electrical ... company be held liable if the owner so wishes ...
