#Zx Spectrum Tumblr posts
fuzzyghost · 22 hours ago
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scipunk · 4 months ago
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TZXDuino to TZX-Cassette (2020) YOUTUBE LINK
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obscurevideogames · 2 months ago
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Hybrid (Starlight - ZX Spectrum - 1987)
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pixelfireplace · 9 months ago
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Sinclair ZX Spectrum - 1983
source: archive.org
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dim-widdy · 9 months ago
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"Mr. Liege, how many lumps of salt do you take your tea with?"
Dimitri the Dreggon pours peppercorn tea for King Saul and Prince Egbert of Iobar.
I made this to celebrate the year of the dragon!
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theactioneer · 1 year ago
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Predator 2 (Image Works, 1991)
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vinspixels · 10 months ago
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Sinclair ZX Spectrum
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commodorez · 2 months ago
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Me playing Moon Cresta on a ZX Spectrum+2
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centralbunnyunit · 1 year ago
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pixhor · 27 days ago
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yellowmanula · 2 months ago
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We're launching another edition of limited postcards 👻👽 If you're interested, send me a DM
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obscurevideogames · 6 months ago
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Joe Blade (Players - ZX Spectrum - 1987)
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pixelfireplace · 9 months ago
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source: Sinclair User Magazine - Oct 1984
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techtimechronicles24 · 6 months ago
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🇬🇧 Immerse yourself in the captivating world of computing through the Sinclair ZX Spectrum—a groundbreaking microcomputer that captured the imagination of an entire generation!
🌟 In 1980, the visionary British entrepreneur and scientist, Sir Clive Sinclair, entered the home computer market with the ZX80 priced at £99.95, marking the era's most affordable personal computer in the United Kingdom. A year later, the ZX81 hit the high street, introducing home computing to a generation, with over 1.5 million units sold.
💻 Released in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd., the Sinclair ZX Spectrum swiftly became one of the most iconic home computers of its time. It dominated the UK's computer sales market, fiercely competing against Commodore and Amstrad. This compact and budget-friendly machine brought computing into countless households.
🕹️ Powered by the Zilog Z80A CPU running at 3.5 MHz and equipped with either 16 KB or 48 KB of RAM, the ZX Spectrum sported a sleek, compact design resembling a keyboard with rubber keys, making it innovative and approachable. Its graphics and sound capabilities were ahead of their time, enabling vibrant games and applications.
⌨️ One of the ZX Spectrum's standout features was its vast library of games. From classics like "Manic Miner" and "Jet Set Willy" to innovative titles developed by enthusiasts, the Spectrum's game collection remains a cherished part of gaming history. The computer's BASIC programming language also inspired users to create their own software.
🖥 Despite modest hardware specifications, the ZX Spectrum nurtured a lively community of developers and enthusiasts, serving as a gateway into the world of programming and digital creativity.
🚀 Over its lifespan, the ZX Spectrum evolved with new models, including the ZX Spectrum+, ZX Spectrum 128, and ZX Spectrum +2, each offering enhanced performance and features while retaining the beloved design.
📺 The ZX Spectrum's impact extended beyond its hardware, playing a pivotal role in the British computing scene, inspiring future generations of programmers and entrepreneurs. Its legacy resonates in modern computing and gaming through emulators and remakes that keep its spirit alive.
📊 At the peak of its success and largely inspired by the Japanese Fifth Generation Computer program, the company established the "MetaLab" research centre at Milton Hall near Cambridge to pursue advanced projects like artificial intelligence, wafer-scale integration, and formal verification.
💔 Financial difficulties in 1985, brought on by the failures of the Sinclair QL computer and the TV80 pocket television, led Sinclair to sell the rights to its computer products and brand name to Amstrad in 1986. Sinclair Research Ltd continued as a one-man company, marketing Clive Sinclair's inventions until his passing in September 2021.
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80sheaven · 8 months ago
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Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k refitted with a new white casing.
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indieretronews · 2 years ago
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