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Spectrum programmingI have a Spectrum+ at home. I tried to write some programs in BASIC (IIRC i wrote a breakout clone in which you had to hit those spider-like characte…
... there are 192, making the resolution 256x192. After which there is an ... pixel) but the layout is not. The attribute format is FLASH ... />
The bitmap file is not contigous between lines. Instead 4020h ... -
What was a Z80 computer capable of ?I have always wondered, and maybe the techy people on here could answer, with what you know about the Z80 processor, was the spectrum hampered by the…
... software you can change the resolution to 256x192 with appropriate ingenuity.
resolution is not determined by the processor ... fast processor was not necessary to support a high resolution display for ... -
A video interface for the Spectrum, MSX compatibleSo you can use the same code for displaying sprites, tiles, characteres, and so no, on both the Spectrum and the MSX. That is, the Spectrum now has a…
... problem with having a 256x192 per pixel video mode ... of MSX 1 has 256x192 pixel with 15 Colours ... is 12288 bytes.
Not sure about this, but ... - only, as the resolution is not 256x192, but 256x212 and so ... it needs 27136 bytes, not ... -
Recent talk of developing new SpectrumsHi all, I can see from a few threads on here that some Wossers like Vasil and Aien 8 are interested in developing more powerful Spectrums or improvi…
... in that Clive did not allow Nine Tiles to ... achieve an attribute clashless resolution on screen -- I ... (double buffer, double resolution 512x192, higher attribute resolution 256x192 pixel, 32x192 attribute ... missed one however -- a 256x192 pixel, 4 colours per ... -
3DS and Speccy Emulators?Noticed that there seems to 3 or 4 emulators for the Nintendo DS. I've just picked up a 3DS. iS there any one that works best to go for? I'm assuming…
... an old TV). I do not believe this is a fault ... , due to higher resolution or image is not sharp enough even when ... runs on 3DS in native resolution 256x192.
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Best DS model for ZXDS?I'm toying with the idea of selling bits of my retro collection... which, despite being trimmed down a few years back to just Spectrum and Vectrex st…
... as it matches the Spectrum resolution (256x192) it looks very clear. Personally ... is that much bigger (same resolution).
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Best DS model for ZXDS?I'm toying with the idea of selling bits of my retro collection... which, despite being trimmed down a few years back to just Spectrum and Vectrex st…
... as it matches the Spectrum resolution (256x192) it looks very clear. Personally ... is that much bigger (same resolution).
As for getting ... />
P.S. You will not be disappointed with ZXDS on ... -
Games that would convert well (graphically)Creating this thread to post some converted in-game screens and mock-ups. They have in common the fact that they would work on the spectrum, regardin…
... ) have the problem of not fitting on the Spectrum 256x192 screen. So level ... 't work well. At least not as something that is aligned ... -
ZX GameDev tools consolidatedHello WoS! It's been a while, yet with a plenty of decent gamedev tools (including new ones!), is there a [i]single/pivot table[/i] or some datash…
... sprites and size restrictions are not placed by the sprite engine ... of z88dk. It supports spectrum resolution (256x192, 32x24 attr), Timex hi res ... mono) and hi-res colour (256x192, 32x192 attr) modes. There is ... -
Screen resolutions and the Speccy's limits?What list of screen resolutions/palettes could the ZX Spectrum feasibly produce on a standard PAL TV if RAM, ULA or other space constraints is not a …
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(The blog's not been updated for a while ... resolutions? 0.5x resolution @ 128x96 (16 colours) , 1x resolution @ 256x192 (8 colours), 1 ... .5x resolution @ 384x192 (? colours) and ... -
Windows 11 - It's commingJust when you thought that there was going to be no more new versions of Windows, a recent leak reveals Microsoft are due to announce Windows 11 soon…
... twice over. It's screen resolution is bit of an annoyance ... look large and zoomed in, not fitting the screen well at all ... -
Windows 11 - It's commingJust when you thought that there was going to be no more new versions of Windows, a recent leak reveals Microsoft are due to announce Windows 11 soon…
... twice over. It's screen resolution is bit of an annoyance ... look large and zoomed in, not fitting the screen well at all ... -
Why does Spectrum display has a border?Ok, this is problbly simple and very basic question but I don'r remember seeing an answer anywhere. Don't you think, that at first glance it is irr…
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Anyone tried Dreamspec emulator for the deceased Dreamcast?I haven't heard much about it other than it only emulates about 200 games (which isn't a good start), but has anyone tried it here?
... , for instance some games not fitting totally on the screen! If ... one of them obviously but not the Speccy one alas..yet ... . However, this may or may not work for you :(
New project for 256 colours Games emulator!O.K. , I suggested Jonathan Needle ( Creator of the excellent Spectaculator at [url="http://www.Spectaculator.com"]www.Spectaculator.com[/url] ) to c…
... be displayed simultaneously at pixel resolution, is not a bad one. It ...[NEW]: Spectaculator 6.0Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for PCs running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000 and XP. Spectaculator emulates the 16K/48K/128K/+2/+…
... the current desktop resolution.[/quote]
Not maintain, just do not change it ... .
And my ask is not about this. I asked about ... less important for Windows 9X (not supported now, except for "developing ...Favourite thing about the SpectrumWhat was/ or is your favourite thing/s about the Spectrum? Is it the soundchip of your favoured/owned machine, be it 48K beeper, or 128 AY the shee…
... fast!!
4) video resolution is not all that bad.
5 ...Trust NintendoTrust Nintendo - to come up with the goods that is. All this talk around here of late regarding legality of tape images etc made me sit up and say "w…
... , non - related comment. I'm not trying to be a smart ... .
Which could explain me not fitting in with some people around ... just put this away and not get snotty for no reason ...Classic games you don't likeProbably most people will hate me but I have to say it. "Manic Miner" & "Jet Set Willy" - two Speccy classic games. But I don't understand why they b…
... indeed poor. They are definitely not!
What's happening ... seen. Increasing colour and resolution does not make you a better artist ... it again - it's symbolism, not simulation, that really counts.
Games Club - Week 19Hi all, this week I asked you to nominate games for which Benn Daglish provided the music, and I received the following Dark Fusion Blood Brothers …
... it all - well, it?s not bad game, but one week ... is not enough to play it, this ... , if the phrase used is not fitting here :) )need help with (short) reviewsi'm trying to make web with complete archive of czech and slovak speccy games. at this point i have 100+ of them on my HDD and i add them slowly to …
With scripting I can also help.
But there is other thing - pictures. I would use native resolution 256x192 definetely.Doom on ZX Speccyhey, this is interesting, but the link to WOS search didn?t show anything. is this game in any archive to see it and play? :) [url="http://www.itpla…
... , Daren wrote:
Doom's not as good as [url="http ... ]
aah, the resolution is not that exceptional... but the speed ...Name the game (2 years on)Two years ago, I asked a 'name the game' question, but no one was able to help me. 2 years, worth another bash, eh? Okay, it was a cheapie little t…
Green background = full colour.
1 pixel light bike = high resolution graphics.
....not forgetting the 'High Score Table'. Oh, hang on - it didn't have one.
T.Is there a flight simulator like this?There is a great N64 game called called Pilot Wings, which is a flight simulator, but unlike every other flight simulator I've ever played, the lands…
... for PAL's higher resolution).
[quote]not seen anything like ...I'm not trying to start another flame war...... but have you seen this months Retrogamer (the one with the C64 on the cover)? I'm not complaining about the "Best 8-bit computer ever" line (it…
... their main weakness (low resolution) is not so obvious. A lot of ... both the colour AND the resolution being better.Happy new yearHappy new year everyone :)
... over the next day does not do wonders for her view ... .
New years resolution to not get that pissed again.... well ... at least not until 363 days have passed.ZXSpin in full-screen mode :-(How do I get ZXSpin 0.622 to be crystal clear in full-screen mode? It's all fuzzy and lint-y. [SIZE="1"](Anyone able to lend me a lint-roller?)[/SI…
... the emulator to the same resolution as is native to your ... bottom when the original screen resolution is not a whole multiple that ... fits into this resolution.
2) Go ...Jaw Dropping spectrum Demo'sPost your youtube vids of the most Jaw dropping Spectrum demos. I stumbled on this whist looking as GasMans vid. [youtube]0DP7RbkSWEQ[/youtube] On…
... a game?[/quote]
Probably not, I'm afraid... like a ... ]... and even though it's not *strictly* a Spectrum demo, [url ... ]Koopaville[/url]. And in the not-fitting-into-any-other-category category ...Graphic enhancements in games!(this message was also posted at [url]http://www.retroremakes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12431[/url]) Hello to everyone! A couple of years ago I …
... limited to 256*192 screen resolution.
With my idea, ... 4x screen, why not -- if 640*480 resolution is not enough -- there is ... br /> Processing power is also not THAT important -- if the ... are faithful enough, and do not extend gameplay, scrolling or ...Graphic enhancements in games!(this message was also posted at [url]http://www.retroremakes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12431[/url]) Hello to everyone! A couple of years ago I …
... , 4x screen, why not -- if 640*480 resolution is not enough -- there is ...
