Great Games on a Word Processor? Amstrad PCW Stargliding

[@P5ychoFox]

Goteks have sold out but I am getting another 5 ready. Please keep an eye on eBay (it should be a few weeks at least). Please send me a message if you’d like to reserve one.

[@sautebroussailles]

Ha. I just sent you a message on Ebay. Thanks for the heads up :-)

[@00Skyfox]

I like the screen name!😎

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

You’re the best!!!

[@DarrenLGoldsmith]

I'm actually blown away by this. The graphics must have seemed incredible back in the day (they actually still look good now!)

[@dan1981football]

Sitting on my 3'inch floppy... LMAO Brilliant!!!

[@gibbo9089]

And it's got hard! 👍👍👍😂😂😂😜😜😜

[@melomonster007]

It's 5,25" when it's not floppy

[@CastleFamilyThe]

Those 3” ones were rock hard, its the 5.25” guys that were the floppiest!

[@willierants5880]

IKR, and I thought it was going to be one of Puppyfractic's dog boners!

[@SianaGearz]

@@CastleFamilyThe the floppiest would be the 8-inch ones.

[@highjim7778]

Ladyfractic is like something from a fairy tale.

[@AndersEngerJensen]

Delightful! Ladyfractic is totally awesome, you should feature her more! :D

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks mate. Unfortunately unlike me she has a real job but she'll be back! 👍🕹️

[@chris8139]

I wonder if he gets more views when she’s on....

[@Peugeot306]

What a beautiful wife!

[@cwaldrip]

She needs her own channel... 😁

[@benbaselet2026]

@@chris8139 Check out the views with her in the thumbnail vs. others... :D

[@oddjob465]

I got here through 8-Bit Guy, stayed because of the wonderful narration of Hibernated and now I’m totally hooked because of your informative videos and witty humor!

[@RetroRecipes]

Great to have you here! 👍🕹

[@rlk54]

Same here. I am now subscribed to the 8-bit guy and Retro Recipes.

[@SilvioTischer]

So, i was 14 or 15 years old and my father had a Schneider CPC (german Version of the Amstrad PCW). I learned Logo on the Schneider in the Holidays i spend by him. Didnt know there are games for this machine. very nice

[@R0n8urgundy]

Im just gonna say what everyone else is just skirting around saying. Ladyfractic is one damn fine looking woman.

[@toolzshed]

Yes I agree 😊

[@BuggSmasher]

More importantly she knows her Hardware !

[@buddyryanmckendrick6601]

i had some wako knees when i've seen ashley. she is soooooo cute omg....i love ashley

[@Peter-by3ox]

she is stunningly beautiful

[@sgtspite]

Fitter than a Butchers Dog! 😜

[@Oli1974]

This soothing voice. He truly is the Bob Ross of computers.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

My dad had an 8256. I did all my GCSE coursework on it in about 1988. Very useful (if a little odd). My cat ruined it by becoming a little incontinent while lying on the monitor one evening (he was very old). Smelly.

[@thegenerousdegenerate9395]

Your amstrad was a TI-99 for me. I used to LOVE that old computer. Many many fond memories sitting at my fathers desk with him playing games together... Good times indeed.

[@BollingHolt]

Cool! I still love how you include the ladies and the puppies! Always a nice touch.

[@RetroRecipes]

What are we without women and dogs...?

[@BollingHolt]

@@RetroRecipes Exactly! :)

[@babelfish_gaz_p9688]

❤❤❤ Sold loads of these when I worked at Dixons back in the 80's.. didn't know you could play games on them.. could have been another selling point! Love the crisp resolution the green screen provides when displaying graphics.

[@TheTetristom]

Starglider was my favourite game, too. Thank you so much!

[@joederr8010]

I did inquire a while ago about the screwdriver sound fx and he did say Ladyfractic was the source, now I got to see her do it live! Awesome!

[@RetroRecipes]

Confirmed!

[@cms1138]

Let's be honest here, Ladyfractic is an 11/10!

[@RetroRecipes]

Agreed.

[@thegenerousdegenerate9395]

The squeaky sound is what put her over the top isn't it?

[@DreadPirateRobbo]

I think she's pretty awesome... but she's no soothing baritone.

[@P5ychoFox]

So glad you finally got to play Starglider. Brilliant video Peri!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks to you!! 💾👍 (Where's the 3" disk emoji?!)

[@oldhedders]

This is sooooooooo nostalgic. My folks had one of these too. For some reason I found it more interesting than my speccy. Used to spend hours fiddling with it.

[@RetroRecipes]

Something to do with the hidden possibilities that made it tantalizing I think...

[@RussCottier]

Don’t you mean “gnostalgic”? ;-)

[@ljonesj]

glad to see your wife being a good sport with your quibs and her willing to help you nee to see if there are any classic computers she wants for lady fratic recipes

[@ljonesj]

wow she was even being a good sport for you even being sick i know a lot people when sick dont want to do anything i know im one of them

[@Colin_Ames]

Great video. I like the fact that you enlisted the help of Ladyfractic, she’s obviously a competent technician. As for the machine itself, I was surprised to see how well it played games.

[@dwinterx]

Always thing fondly of Amstrad computers. Had a CPC464 with an external 3" drive and a few years later a 664 with the integrated 3" drive. All this talk of 3" disks brought back happy memories! :)

[@LivingInAVan]

You and your wife make an awesome couple! So great to see her on your videos! Content as usual is A+. And now we know the secret of your awesome sound effects.

[@pauledwards8008]

Used to spend hours and hours on it in the 80s and had graphics progs like AMS Stopress and you could get a scanner and lightpen with software,I used to be up at 3am producing club newsletters. Fascinating watching them printing out!

[@JonMichaelDeShazer]

Love the Bjork reference by Ladyfractic! 😂😂😂

[@namakudamono]

I missed it, care to share, please?

[@drewdane40]

@@namakudamono 7:14 See also kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWa6d4d-pbSqbrs

[@ChrisLeeW00]

I think about that Bjork interview all the time, too.

[@TomasGregovich]

She's super awesome and gorgeous, you should ask her out.

[@RetroRecipes]

I'll have to ask my wife first

[@Derisoireetsardonique]

@@RetroRecipes you should divorce on the spot! Ladyfractic and you have so much in common!

[@RetroRecipes]

@@Derisoireetsardonique BTW, Ladyfractic is my wife 😜

[@Derisoireetsardonique]

@@RetroRecipes then I wish both of you a happy life together!

[@gaznfluffy]

OMG! Just found your channel and was taken back to the late 80s by this video. I had this model as well. I remember using Locoscript for a newsletter I ran. As well as playing Starglider and Batman. Thank you. I may have to see if I can find a used one!!

[@RetroRecipes]

Yup I've seen a few on eBay recently!

[@TheSektorz]

New sub because super cool dog and great channel! Love all the tech you have & looking forward to checking out all the vids. Also come on, 1:20 that was priceless :D

[@RetroRecipes]

It really hurt! Also thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@brandonmack111]

Thanks lady fractic! That was a fun recipode!

[@dmackey828]

Love the squeaks glass crashes and the puppy growl. :) OH and the video was good too.

[@interghost]

I'm always amazed at how they got these computers to run such great games, on such tiny memory! Cool episode guys ;)

[@buddyryanmckendrick6601]

10:14 i LOVE the screwdriver chipmuck :D

[@AtaruMor0boshi]

Interesting content, very entertaining for us geeks, and a very well produced video. As always, should I say...

[@chroniclesofthewildman]

I've been away awhile and decided to check out a video. I was not disappointed! I was happy to see your wife is just as silly as you! I'll be watching more from your channel again.

[@frankyounow5442]

Very nice and interesting video (not only because Ladyfractic.Her cute sound effects sound great).That was the first time I saw such a computer.

[@gee530]

Highly entertaining and informal as usual. Great channel this! Back in the days I got asked to translate the manual for the CPC6128 from english to swedish . Totaly unofficial job, it was the local computer store in town that wanted a swedish version to give to their customers. I was supposed to come to the store after school to do it, but after just a few nights I gave up, it was way too much work and that discstation was already gnawing on my hand...

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks Peri Chef I mean Per Gref!

[@gee530]

Retro Recipes yeah sorry, should've read informative, not informal 😂

[@respergu13]

Just found this retro channel! Really enjoying your videos!👍👍

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks and welcome!! 👍🕹️

[@skilgannon1971]

Aw man I laughed so loud at Lady Fractic's Bjork impression - so cool :)

[@ThePsychoghost]

This video is another great one and with Lady fractic involved I think it's a sweet thing that both of you share such a great hobby

[@davidpetrovic6624]

Always watch your videos when Ladyfractic makes an appearance, cute and funny, lucky guy.

[@xiaochicash]

1:30 I like how the dog begins eating it as if it is a treat

[@stephanthomas4628]

Hi guys, stumbled across your channel a couple of days ago and became heavily nostalgic after watching some of your videos ..all that beautiful equipment from the days of my youth ! :o) - Ended up with a beautiful "like new" Amstrad PCW 8512 from an ebay auction where I spotted it accidentally..."Boxed, New old stock", everything untouched, amazing !!! ..looks like I have to come by from time to time...!

[@kevinedw2002]

The PCW was a great computer - I have many happy memories of mine!

[@lactobacillusprime]

Absolutely fabulous you got LadyFractic to be in the videos too! Love the banter and the interaction. :)

[@SuchetB]

There is something just awesome about my childhood era of gaming - green monochrome graphics just add to atmosphere - Love it 😍 thank you for sharing ⛩🎥🎬

[@RetroRecipes]

They really do!

[@Ramsis-SNES]

10:10 OMG, what a stunning reveal, I never would have suspected that! :D You two are an amazing team, and Ladyfractic is an even more amazing team leader. 😂😂😂 Keep up the fantastic work, both of you (and Ashley, and Puppyfractic)! ^^

[@mrt1r]

Wow, I had no idea such a wealth of high quality games existed for this! Great video!

[@willierants5880]

Same, never had a clue and those graphics.

[@Druman19]

I just realized how awesome that bass line is in the outro music... Well done my dude.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@ladymunch0]

OMG I adore your voice.! so buttery smooth and warm. I could listen to you all day. You could read me the phone book and it would sound great! Seriously, consider going into voice over work. You've definitely got it.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you so much! Actually I've done a bit here in LA 😊 christiansimpson.com

[@JohnnyZoltar]

Lady Fractic is amazing with her skills.

[@whitesonicex]

I think it's sweet that you can produce content together for the same channel like this. Every video has the same chill, wholesome humorous feel and it's always something interesting. Keep it up, all three of you!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹️

[@farpointgamingdirect]

The innuendo is hilarious!

[@merlinelmaje]

THAT AGE green visuals, r so gorgeous as epic. i´ll never forget those beautiful machines..

[@PaulinesPastimes]

How fascinating. Who would have thought the graphics would look so good on a green screen monitor. Great to see the talented Ladyfractic at work too. I think I will have to check through past videos to see who's hands are doing the repairs now. Haha. Cheers.

[@RetroRecipes]

Haha mostly mine... I think...

[@PaulinesPastimes]

:-))

[@lee3521]

Perifractic I would be worried about job security if I were you! LOL Lady Fractic did an excellent job!

[@metalheadmalta]

Love your videos... absolutely amazing every time!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@Vaskomyr]

Love the gotek display, something very satisfying about seeing the titles as you scroll through them lol

[@farpointstation]

The Fractic family keeps growing - keep up the great work 👍

[@JohnnyWednesday]

You all seem like really lovely people :) so nice to see you working together on the channel! all the best to you all :)

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks Johnny! 👍🕹️

[@honeypower]

Remember playing hitchhikers guide on my dad's old 386, good times

[@wleon4068]

First time viewer of you two. I like your content. I've subscribed.

[@geezerdiamond]

Good choice with StarGlider; I had it on the Speccy and was one of my favourite games. My 6th Form college went all Amstrad with the 8256, 8512 and 9512 machines, so I have fond memories of them myself. Lovely to see your Mrs joining the team too. All the best.

[@lactobacillusprime]

The Björk impression was very good!

[@fueledbyregret]

I had a 8256 given to me by my grandfather when I was about 6 or 7. I loved that thing so hard. Used to write all sorts of silly stories and make basic games.

[@terrencecoccoli524]

dude, love your channel...and wow, LadyFractic....you done good young man, youdone good !

[@RiccardoConturbia]

I always enjoy your videos and your music. Well done!

[@BertGrink]

I am convinced that Lord and Lady Fractic are the most wholesome family on the entire internet. Oh and the PCW games look awesome; i was particularly impressed by the pacman game.

[@walterbenford]

8:46 How many times have I thought, 'It lives there now.'?

[@GamersUplink]

I love this collaboration between the two of you as a couple. Awesome!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@Retromicky82]

It's awesome to see more of the wife. Always great to get the family together with retro. Has a kid I used to take tv's apart not knowing about the crts stored electricity. Lucky I didn't mess to far into them. Guy on a bootie in the 90s had a lot of these stacked up selling £20 each. I wasn't interested sadly at the time I had my windows 95

[@stuartbergman5313]

Very interesting the capabilities of a word processor. My dad had put together one of our early computers that had a Z80 processor and used CPM. This was in the late 70's and it didn't have the graphics this thing had. I really enjoyed this nostalgic video.

[@jj_and_the_jaysjays6316]

Nice to see the PCW getting some love!!

[@pajaco6502]

We had one of these in my English class in school, wish I'd known you could get games for it ;)

[@Fozzedout]

Aw dang! I had a 9256! I loved the PcW!

[@DarkDennis1961]

I miss old computers. Back when they were fun

[@BilisNegra]

Wow, finally the day has come! Been looking forward to seeing this coming true for quite a while, since I knew it would be a thing at some point.

[@chriswarren9911]

I'm a little late to this Amstrad PCW party, but thank you so much for this video. Finally, someone else who has fond memories of the 8256! It was the successor to the Speccy in our house - a shame about the lack of colour, but I loved it nonetheless. The endless hours spent messing around in CP/M and Mallard BASIC. We were big fans of the Microdesign suite of software (MicroDesign, ProSCAN and Tweak) which meant we could do pretty advanced desktop publishing for back in the day. I remember typing out a Pirate-themed text adventure BASIC listing from a magazine and using the GSX extensions from Mallard BASIC to add in illustrations I'd scanned from pirate books from the local library using ProSCAN! This sated my programming appetite until my Amiga A500 arrived a few years later.

[@gtcollection6933]

Awesome. Love how everything is so spooky in that vid.... colors, setting, sounds, old hardware, even that voice tone of the host. Oh lalala gearing up for nightmares tonite :/

[@RalonsoF1]

Good teamwork!! I just enjoy my free Saturday even more, when watching your videos, simply great!!

[@davidcalpe3454]

Wow, cool. I need one of this PCW Gotek!

[@Captain_Char]

I actually did something similar with my Kaypro 2x system, using an HXC floppy emulator, the drives still worked, so I cloned the original disk that came with the machine and went from there

[@HisVirusness]

Ladyfractic did such a great job!

[@fabioacrs]

Very interesting machine. Thanks for the video.

[@francoisfritz198]

as always good video and sweet memories, take care

[@gullyfoyle6354]

Brought back some memories!! ;) my dad also had a PCW in his office, and I used to play some games on it when he was off, "Livingstone", "Sol negro" etc...didn't know about the "Starglider" version till now!! looks really superb for the machine it was, graphically nothing to envy to the ST version BTW, well...almost. LOL

[@pedrodelacabra1855]

Wow. That mod was so awesome. Those games work amazingly well. Very cool. Ladyfractic is very capable. Squeaky screws! Very funny.

[@rifter0x0000]

The graphics and performance on some of those games are pretty impressive for a word processor from 1985 that wasn't meant to run graphical games. Pacmania looks a little slow, but it's amazing it runs at all on a machine like that and it's definitely playable.

[@Xoferif]

Great to see a Design-Design game get some love!

[@Bassotronics]

Was there a color processor that had the same games but this time in color?

[@RetroRecipes]

Some of these are ported from the CPC and if you route the code through a colour interface like the one Habi made (see his website in description) they actual revert to their original 16 colours.

[@Dkentflyer]

Another great video, happy Saturday to both you and the lovely lady fractic

[@ggonzale69]

As a (rare) American Atari ST kid, it’s really wild to see Starglider running on an 8080 CP/M word processor. Nice. Thank you PF!

[@187onaPigeon]

That feel when you will never have a beautiful and fun nerdy girl like ladyfrantic. Love the pupper. Just found your channel. Good stuff man

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹️ Never say never...

[@countzero1136]

Awesome vid. I love modding and updating old computers to make them useful 35 years after they were made :)

[@RetroRecipes]

It's so fun!

[@bitoxic]

Excellent episode! LadyFractic nailed it! 😀👍

[@Nallenbot]

ngl Ladyfractic is an extremely well presented individual.

[@markorollo.]

Im sure ive commented this before, but if there is one thing that gives me the nostalgias for my school days its these flippin word processors, they did cause the one and only time i got in trouble at school but i still have a soft spot for them lol

[@ghosthuntergr]

Oh you have a fully working amstrad pcw and a wife that does the unscrewing? Lucky.... so lucky 😝

I just saw another video, wonderful channel!

[@RacerX-]

Awesome. Nice to see these old Word Processors that were not available here in the States. Good upgrade there, Wifefractic. Mrs. Zapp would only help me with my retro gear if it meant loading it up into a dump truck!

[@RetroRecipes]

I hope that story is a load of rubbish. 😉🕹️

[@MrKeys57]

I am really stunned by the graphics on this old computer! and say "woff" to PUPPY FRACTIC!! so lovely!! - think my puppy DEX is getting enticed by her! Levi

[@markphillips6170]

This brings back many memories :-D I used to work at an Amstrad service centre and replaced a *lot* of drive belts on those 3" drives :-D

[@RetroRecipes]

Did you use Phillips' screwdriver? (Sorry.)

[@markphillips6170]

@@RetroRecipes I certainly did :-D