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Amazons new "free" mp3 policyfair play to em, theyve now decided to give away the mp3 version of any cd you buy off them (not other sellers on there) so you get the cd and online…
... of any cd you buy off them (not other sellers on ... to any albums youve bought off them since 1999 :o
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STP: Query about Dizzy prince of yolkfolk and MakeTZXI'm trying to create a TZX from my copy of Dizzy Prince of the Yolkfolk using MakeTZX 2.31 (not sure why I'm not using 2.33), but I can't seem to get…
... .33), but I can't seem to get the basic loader to ... file loads and runs OK, but neither BASIC header (blocks 1 & ... -
Did no one watch Sherlock?I've just finished watching last Sunday's episode of [B]Sherlock[/B] ('His Last Vow'), and it was *fantastic*. How come no one's mentioned it yet? Y…
... , load up BBC iplayer now, turn off your mobile (people daft enough ... -
Kliatba Noci IssuesI am having issues loading - not playing, LOADING - Kliatba Noci on my 128K Spectrum (Toastrack). The game seems to load the first two blocks, then I…
... a Hard Reset (turn off the power and turn it on again). I ... -
Having old furniture valuedSomething completely off topic but I hope my spec-chums can maybe point me in the right direction. :) :) To cut a long story short: I wanted to have…
Something completely off topic but I hope my spec-chums ... Ebay to see what happens but I may not get a ... decent value or otherwise, but they could be worth a ... couple of hundred but they might be worth a ... a quick glance on Ebay but there's a lot and ... -
Stray Be Gone.So occasionally when I've gone to check the mail this black retriever mix dog has come up and been looking for attention (about twice in the past yea…
... Dog came to our home, but did not leave. He then ... shelter, they will take it, but will put it down if ... />
The dog started off meek, but now it jumps up at ... produced and going up tomorow), but with it's increasing levels ... -
6 or 8 buttons (Arcade Stick)?Slightly off-topic, but still pertinent in a strange way. I'm currently designing an arcade stick (PC/Mac usage) and I can't decide whether or not t…
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WHat are "Internet Bubbles"What are 'internet bubbles', and how do internet bubbles occur? The term is fairly common parlance now (which has nothing to do with it being unders…
... it being understood very well), but I always think there is ... chit chat, but I reckon its not too far-off forum.
But I'd like ... ?
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TV Pal, odd and even framesI have been researching, but haven't found any real interesting information on this subject, so far. What I mean is, since TV PAL signal is interl…
... complete screens.
But most code and articles I ... every frame (except attributes off course, but that's peanuts).
but a pure software solution would ... maybe some other countries) , but they are interlaced too as ... -
Albatros joystickDear World of Spectrum, Can somebody please enlighten me about the quality and reputation of the Albatros joystick by Alberici (not sure how it's …
... the long throw put me off slightly, but at least it's ... -
ZX Diagnostics v0.33 releasedHi everyone, I'm pleased to announce the release of v0.33 of zx-diagnostics. This release contains the following changes: - ULATest: Detect …
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- Testcard: Quiet mode to turn off repeating tone
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A-bikeI hope this isn't too off-topic but this is Sinclair miscellaneous after all! Has anyone here ever owned or ridden an A-bike? I impulse bought one…
... hope this isn't too off-topic but this is Sinclair miscellaneous ... -bike? I impulse bought one off eBay yesterday in a moment ... -
how do i save 128k snapshots to my hdd?i have the +3e disk system and have managed to do it with 48k files.i know 128k files use paging? but how do u implement this into a snapshot save?
i have the +3e disk system and have managed to do it with 48k files.i know 128k files use paging? but how do u implement this into a snapshot save? -
Demo's without releasesWas thinking earlier, were there any cover-tape 'demos' either playable (usually time or level limited) or fully automated (just watch) demo's that n…
... had a Speccy demo but never were released on ... our platform but perhaps made an appearance ... things that were released but as a freebie with ... really think of any off hand but there's bound to ... our other game xyz" , but said game never appeared.
De zeven sleutels van TARKUSI've decided to type in the game "De zeven sleutels van TARKUS" from a book I have for many years now. And, it seems the game as it was printed in…
... entered the first room, and turn off the full speed when you ...Best joystickWhat was your best joystick to use for the Speccy? Mine would have to go to the Atari VCS original. This was a joystick that could live thru just ab…
Chris B - sorry to take this off-topic....
But I picked up an Atari 520ST the other day - have you managed to run a Spectrum emulator from the archives on it? If so how?
Thanks. [img]/__forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]How do i learn to programAll the years i had a computer the only one i could program was the Texas Instruments Ti99/4a and when using extended basic with its so simple sprite…
... doesn't say anything about paging (but then being written before the ...Confounded modern thingsIt appears the server instability has left a gap in the forums listing so I'll post this again. Given a complete lack of anything on the projects pa…
... the Speccy, plenty of turn based yes, but nothing like Cannon Fodder.some Thrust clone?Hi, somebody knows of a Thrust clone on speccy?? or a game alike?? thanks
... )this may be a little off topic, but the best one I ...some Thrust clone?Hi, somebody knows of a Thrust clone on speccy?? or a game alike?? thanks
... )this may be a little off topic, but the best one I ...Which emulator and assembler?Hi, I am looking to learn z80 assembly language and I feel the best option is a spectrum emulator and an assembler. Can anybody recommend the best …
Well it's a bit off topic but I learnt machine code in ...loading programs using taper on a spectrumHello, I have the taper program and a bunch of games in a tzx and tap file format. I'm trying to load them to my spectrum/or make copies on new caset…
... ' feature that you can't turn off.
This reduces the signal ...Most nice Loader ScreenHi, What is the better loader screen from speccy games?? or simply which is the screen you more remember.. I remember a lot the screen$ from Roboc…
... a shame you couldn't turn off the loader noise on the ...Gaming MythsLike mentioned in earlier threads - we have games like Mire Mare, Lunar Jetman and Scooby Doo. Does any other ones spring to mind. They need not be…
This is slightly off-topic, but there was always a rumour going around the arcades that you could get the machine gun on Double Dragon before the boss gets it.
I suppose this was similar to the Street Fighter 2 Sheng Long hoax.What other 'retrotech' are you into, what hardware do you own?I suppose talking about machines, hardware & software other than Sinclair is off-topic, but my retro collection was kick-started at WoS! I had heard…
... Tue and Thurs don't turn up much but keep on looking.Arcade and Speccy games.I used to play arcade and Speccy games when I was a kid, but back then I thought the conversions were good. Nowadays I think some were crap. So what …
... versions ( unless its in parenthesis ) but R-type is fantastic on ... its still not so great but im not gonna rant about ... /> i know this is off topic but ive just spent the day ...new to emulators...I tried using a speccy emulator several years ago...but I see that they have improved by leaps and bounds now. So...what is the best emulator to use …
... know this is a bit off-topic...but what is the situation ...Microsoft swallows up RareI read in the paper today that microsoft have put in a takeover bid for Rare. No doubt the long lasting Ultimate games distribution problem will be o…
... /> Sorry, probably a slight overstatement, but the XBOX is in dire ... in my opinion. One (supposed, but not IMO) killer app in ... Rare can help them turn it around, but if they do, they ...
