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Why the Spectrum?Of all the 8-bit [I]microcomputers[/I] that were around in the 80's, why did you choose the Spectrum and not another one?
... dog-ugly CPC 464. The grey +2 is, despite (or because of ... -
Sound distortion on +2/+3Hi all, this is my first ever posting, so please be gentle! I have two +2s and a +3(all second-hand but in vgc) and the AY output on all three is ver…
Yeah, most grey +2's should NOT have this problem. It's mainly +2A's & +3's. -
Sound distortion on +2/+3Hi all, this is my first ever posting, so please be gentle! I have two +2s and a +3(all second-hand but in vgc) and the AY output on all three is ver…
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Yeah, most grey +2's should NOT have this ... /> I don't think *any* grey +2 machines have the sound problem ... -
Getting a DISCiPLE/+D to work on a +2A/+3?Does anyone know how compatible the two interfaces could be made with the +2A/+3? I remember that there were a couple of POKEs that could get a +D t…
... other message says - when the grey +2 was released it needed pokes ... -
Last speccy game you ever played....................before packing the thing away and leaving your childhood behind. Mine was Where Time Stood Still, 1988 I think.
... wouldn't run on my grey +2. In fact towards the end ... not load up on the grey +2's. -
Ultimate PollIt seems that most people like giving their profiles/opinions, so here's another one... see if I can make a poll out of it :) (some questions may ha…
... have to say the grey +2.
[I]2. Best Software house ... 48k version of the Saboteur 2 music.
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How do I use a standard Atari joystick with my +2?Hi there. I hope someone hear can give me some advice on how to build or acquire some sort of adapter to allow me to use an atari-joystick in joy po…
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My machine is a grey +2. I assume Fraser is hinting ... the SJS-port on the +2. That way you do not ... -
Power supplysCan I power my 48k with my 128k+2 power supply or will it damage the little rubber keyed thing?
I have used my (Grey) +2 power supply for years to ... problems at all. Pity the +2 itself long ago left for ... -
What hardware Sinclair and not related has everybody got?Just had to try to list all my clutter in the attic and my dads garage (this has got a bit out of hand), anybody else got as much Retro as this (boug…
... speccy (lots of of)
+2 grey
+2 black
+D, Disicple ... /> megadrive 1 and 2, 32x and megacd 2
white jap ... pal ps2
oh yeah 2 brazilian speccies
silicon ... graphics indigo, indigo2 and 2 big onyx desksides
sun ... -
Spectrums games vs. modern games; very interesting... I've read a number of replies (on Matt's tears thread) regarding spectrum and modern console games. I found it very interesting. I think the games …
... up a demo of OutRun 2 for the Xbox[/quote]
At GAME, just pre order OutRun 2 for ?3 and it ... -
+3 and microdriveHi guys, does anybody know if an interface 1 and microdrive are compatable with a +3 thanks Uzzzi
Short answer: No. :)
They are compatible with the 16k, 48k, +, 128, and Grey +2, but not the +3 or Black +2A. -
Recommend a monitorCan anyone recommend a color monitor with a composite and/or RGB input that works with a heatsink-type 128K machine? Old stuff preferred. The smaller…
HOW do you connect a 128k (NOT +2A/+3, but normal 128 or Grey +2) RGB Output to 1084 monitor ? Whatever I did I always got a out-of-sync picture (running vertically) ...
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Merging Tzx filesDoes anyone know how I can easily merge Tzx files together to make one very large Tzx file? I'm not talking about Merge"" on the Speccy but using som…
... of "side 1"-and-"side 2"-split games. I open the ... , put a "stop tape" and a "Side 2" text at the end ... -
Confusion!!Have a look at this. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8141722621&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBa…
... me it is a plus 2 but it sure looks like ... /> Mains adaptor belongs to a grey +2, at least. -
NTSC Spectrums?Being in the U.S., I missed the whole ZX Spectrum thing in Europe in the 80's. I've never seen an actual ZX Spectrum. I know that in the states the…
... the front page) and the grey +2 are near 100% backward compatible ... -
Interesting Renegade 1 BugThere's a bug in the game that allows you to keep punching a dead opponent. I remember doing it by accident years ago on my Spectrum. Here's how it …
Not sure, but I had to swap my first grey +2 for a new one because Renengade wouldn't load in up in 128k mode on my first machine. -
Vanished without a trace.Hi everyone, I've just noticed that ENERGY4UK's posts have been deleted in their entirety. That's great. Hopefully our beloved administrator will co…
... , the Sinclair 128 ROM, the grey +2, and the +2a/+3 version ... -
Prism Leisure PLC compilation packs.Hi there, I just want to inform that there exists more 3 Prism Leisure PLC compilation tapes that aren't even listed at the "M.I.A." section. These …
... /> But the thing is... This tape is not available here!
tape.
I also have 2 tapes that ... -
3D Construction Kit Games?Did anyone out there ever actually write their own Freescape game with 3DCK? And are any of them in the archive? :)
... was on a YS cover tape.
[url="http://www ... /pub/sinclair/magazines/YourSinclair/Issue69/Tape/YSIssue69-MagnificentSeven6.tzx.zip"]tzx ... of the cover tape[/url] too (prog 2 on side B ... -
SPIN betaHello. This is my first message in this Forum, so excuse my bad english as it is not my main language. I would be extremely grateful if somebody cou…
... Yes, I know about the tape browser. But it doesn't ... 1. Load the game
2. Start your RZX recording of ... then start the virtual tape to load Level 2.
4. ... Once you've got Level 2 loaded, unpause the RZX ... to wind the virtual tape to the correct position ... -
Microdrive wantedhello! i'm looking for a microdrive, including any cables it may need to make it work. anyone got one for sale? or are they ultra-rare expensive it…
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Questions for CliveFollowing on from the meaning of zx thread - if you could ask Clive one question, what would it be?
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* I`d have my grey +2 with me as well, and ... -
Good 128k games?As I only got my +2 in the twilight years of the spectrum and then discovered cider and Doctor and the Crippens (punk band), I never really had many …
... 128k user at the time (grey +2).
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Trying to make my first TZX, but it won't run..Hey :) I've finally got around to start imaging some tapes here, but unfortunately I ran into problems right away, bah. I'm trying to dump "Ace Low…
... thing to use a hifi tape deck to do this, eh ... , this is a very good tape deck, perhaps it's *too ... possible to use the tape deck in a +2 and connect that ... sound card? I have a +2 coming in (never had one ... -
Mario BrosDoes anybody know what's the difference between this: [url="ftp://ftp.worldofspectrum.org/pub/sinclair/games-inlays/m/MarioBros-Plus2.jpg"]ftp://ftp…
I think the +2 addition was given away with a Dixons pack with grey +2's around Christmas 87. I'm pretty sure it's the same version as before.
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How many of you lot still own your original Speccy?I have reason to believe the majority of you still own your original Spectrum. I think thats great, but it also really suprised as well. I was obsess…
My grey +2 is still in my parents loft, I must get that down one day. -
"Software Available: few""Available Software: few" I stumbled across some german website which translates as "Computer Model Catalogue". As it?s only in german, I guess it a…
[quote]+2 rare? Really? In Germany, maybe...[/ ... have ever seen a genuine grey +2 in a shop; I think ... -
Preservation QuestionsHi, I went reminiscing of the past recently and found this site, and firstly can I say thank you VERY much, this is by far one of the best Spectrum s…
... condition/type of the tape. Ive also included ... with instructions
Sabateur 2 Avenging Angel - original ... /> Zzoom
Tape 2 of a James Bond oo7 ... it...pretty useless without Tape A tho >& ... Racer
Fist 2
Fist 2 Combat Practice
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Lots of Speccy games / hardware for saleGot a lot of tapes/unboxed tapes, hardware for sale (not sure what all the hardware is !) Any ideas on a rough price for it all ? Also any help iden…
... /spectrum/forsale/spectrums.jpg[/url] - Grey +2, Black +2, +3
I ... what i can remember the grey spectrum has the light on ... -
Lots of Speccy games / hardware for saleGot a lot of tapes/unboxed tapes, hardware for sale (not sure what all the hardware is !) Any ideas on a rough price for it all ? Also any help iden…
I have just sold a grey +2 for ?20.00 including about 30 games u might get about 100 for that lot with a following wind.
[ This Message was edited by: swordheart on 2005-06-07 15:21 ]
