Spectrum Computing

I have a toastrack that seemed to work fine and loads 48k games no problem but doesn't run 128k games. Using the diagnostic rom on the retroleum smartcard V2 I've run the 48k memory test which passed ok and then the 128k memory tests...which I "think" passes ok but then fails on memory ban...

Thanks

bump, yes please post links when you can, thanks.

I have a Retrolium smart card version 2 but I thought that only supported 48k games so I assume the test rom wouldn't work/test the 128k..is that the case?

https://ultimatemister.com/product/zx-next-official-clone-board/ I bought my board here, they are about to start doing UK PSUs which is good news for UK buyers , thought it was worth sharing. I got mine from there, stuck it in an unused rubber key case I had laying around. As far as power supply go...

I just got the ZXHD from bytedelight for my 128k Toastrack and it works great. However during testing of my toasty I attempted to load several (about 10 or so) 128k game images using my EnJoy, all failed (reboots/corrupted screen or just froze). 48k images however work fine. I'm assuming some sort o...

Viz, Schooldaze.

Virgin record stores were the place to go for budget games in Manchester City center as I remember, their own brand and I want to say they carried a lot of Mastertronic games too, I think that's where i bought my first Mastertronic budget game, a tank one as I recall (single screen game where you ad...

Just announced on the Spectrum Next Facebook group.

Long shot but anyone have a clue on what might be causing this and or what component to test (I only have a multimeter). Sorry if this is daft (I'm the last person to comment on hardware, however...), but are you powering it via the TV's USB? If so try an alternative power source. I've not used min...

This is the Vega not Vega+. I picked up a ZX Vega on Ebay USA for $10, it was listed as no power. I figured it might just be a break in the cable. Anyway I got it and after evaluating it I've figured out it works perfectly well with ONLY the Composite video plugged in...I can play it for hours but o...

I don't see an issue with it, the downgrade can always be re-upgraded.

The Spectrum Nex(t)us

It's just an (overpriced) linux box isn't it.

DouglasReynholm wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:36 pm Beginning to wish I hadn't bought the fully loaded version, you lucky people. Hope you're all having fun. *grumbles quietly*

Me too, then when it is ready I have to wait for it to ship to bum effed Texas

Motos is a great pick up and play 2 player game, that should definitely be on your pub games list

R-Tape wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:46 pm

It's bigger than I expected.

If I had a dollar...

It's finally happening! Might allow myself to get a bit more excited now. I expect they are shipping in backer number order, which is obviously fair enough, but how long will it take to do all 3K odd? The aren't shipping by backer number. They built the basic models first and all are going to the S...

R-Tape wrote: ↑Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:49 pm Splendid!

After setting up and all that, what is the first thing you all plan to do with yours? What is the first piece of software one should experience to get the wow factor of the Next?

Sqij for sure.

Delicious.

The Amiga 1200

This would be fantastic. The NEXT really is a thing of beauty and I’d love to add one to my Speccy collection. Plus, having a 48, 128, ULA+ capability, NEXT games, SID sound, Turbo CPU and who knows what amazing games in the coming months in one shiny box would be amazing. I know I could get a TBBl...

Every LCD TV I've thrown my composite modded speccies at has worked fine. Just go to Goodwill/Value Village and pick up a couple of small ones for about $10-$15 each. I've got quite a collection of them now.

animaal wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:36 pm I think the poll doesn't play well with Firefox... try Chrome?

Yup I had that problem, switched to Chrome and it showed up.

I played Jonah Barrington's Squash more than anything else (2 player with my brother) so that gets my vote.

Nice! thanks for this, Something new to print and build.