The FRAMEMEISTER Saga Part 2! ZX Spectrum and MSX

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Classic Game Room uses the super duper special RGB 21 cable or whatever to work with the SCART thingy from the MSX and ZX Spectrum to play awesome video games using the FRAMEMEISTER!
CGR shows an unboxing of Retro Gaming Cables RGB-21 cables to work with SCART to play MSX and ZX Spectrum on Framemeister with RGB Mini. Mark also talks Ned's Atomic Dustbin, one of the great underrated British bands from the 90s.

[@RiveTheRat]

7:29 "Actual sound it made"

[@TightPantsJack]

Make sure you're not connecting JPN 21 cables to Euro SCART cables. They look identical, but you can fry your hardware.

[@scatterkeir]

Ned's Atomic Dustbin? A UK fan here, wasn't expecting to see that!

[@benryves]

Nice "Hey Hey 16K" reference in John from Dublin's letter there. :)

[@Vanecroft]

I got almost all of my cables from retro gaming cables. Great quality, and service!

[@carlos1112ful]

o god i had headphones in when that 80s modem kicked in

[@ColtGColtG]

your poor ears, I'm so so sorry

[@robotwo]

There was no 80s modem in this video

[@GreyHulk2156]

The default keyboard controls for the Spectrum were often QAOP for the directions.

[@redcalxz6846]

Lost it at "that's not Whitesnake"

[@satchman2000retro]

The spectrum and Amstrad computers all made that loading sound. I usually mute the to until loaded :) for reference, most spectrum and Amstrad games usually have Q,A,O,P and space as their default keys for up,down,left,right and "fire" respectively. Enjoy!

[@erichoover7105]

Thanks for recommending Ned's Atomic Dustbin! After I watched this, I searched them up on Spotify, heard a few songs, loved it, and then bought their discography CDs. Not the first time CGR helped me to discover something new. It happened with Truxton. ALL HAIL TRUXTON!!!

[@CarozQH]

You got lucky, Enduro Racer's ZX Spectrum port is actually really good, especially compared to the Spectrum version of Outrun. And it's much more faithful to the arcade than the Master system port.

[@mcFreaki]

scart cables are amazing and i'm surprised america never adopted the standard.

[@ZombieGadget]

I never even heard of its existence until a few years ago. Fuckin' blew my mind. I'm going to adopt it in my home soon, that's for sure.

[@bland9876]

is scart better or worse than vga

[@mcFreaki]

justin rivera possibly better, either that or roughly equal.

[@Guitarsthatkill]

Amen, brother Gary...!! Its not a standard as in 'TV Standards', its a connector type. But it facilitates RGB which is the bit you're so (rightfully) impressed by! The only way for that arcade monitor like definition look, for sure. America had that beautiful NTSC standard though; And whilst PAL was better for movies/TV detail wise, when it came to gaming, USA/JAP/Canadian gamers had it so good vs our PAL format with its scanline-less squashed borders/graphics and the slower, more sluggish feel etc Getting RGB cables and modding consoles was always the dream for any gamer aware of this living in UK or Europe/Australia, (The best game mags like C+VG, Mean Machines etc reviews had screenshots of RGB monitors running their stuff in 60hz for the 1st few years til they started to use scans, when you've get the game home it would be like the burger joint scene in Falling Down..."Whats this sorry, squashed thing?") Now is a beautiful time where we can all have the pinnacle setup and have learned how the other guy lived.

[@totih144]

Just listened some songs from that LP, I think they sounds really good, love it! Almost good as The Vectrecx!

[@iCach0]

Sounds like a data connection from the cassette was connected to the audio input. that weird sound is the game data loading I would bet

[@vesselinkrastev]

I'm giving this album a listen!

[@electricadventures]

Extremely nice image. I am really going to have to look into getting a Framemeister as I keep on having issues with capturing MSX 2 games especially and using software scaling is probably not doing the capture any good. Damn expensive though!

[@djcrestone]

Ned's Atomic Dustbin! great album!

[@TheAmishGamer]

Haha no way, good to know you dig Ned's Atomic Dustbin, I loved that album at school :)

[@CKT1138]

rockin that Staedtler eraser

[@doubledee88]

Thanks for the band recommendation.

[@Axelius89]

I had never heard of God Fodder or Ned's Atomic Dustbin at all. But I instantly bought the album ;)

[@BloopinDaThird]

I need these again for recording purposes of course

[@SmeddyTooBestChannel]

As an American, I found myself shouting "Q-A-O-P" when you were trying to figure out the controls.

[@peteralexander2941]

nothing wrong with the spectrum, as a British retro gamer I can confirm it makes that noise everything you load up a game, it's an irritating yet iconic sound

[@sheekorah]

The sound of my childhood... I had a C64 with cassette drive, made the same dial up modem style squeaks and crackles :D And don't get me started on pirated games when you had to spend 10 minutes adjusting the head azimuth :)

[@racrav]

Use world of spectrum to find any missing instructions you may need.

[@Spacemutiny]

Who else thought of The IT Crowd when they saw the "Made In Britain" sticker?

[@keithchristmas7315]

The Spectrum will always make that noise. That's literally the sound of the data playing. Fun story, it worked in reverse. As in, you could record the sound onto a tape, and you'd have a copy (although obviously it was easier to just copy with a twin tape deck). There was a computing program over here in the 80s that would literally broadcast that noise over the end credits of the show, and if you recorded it and played in back on your computer you'd have basic programs. Calculators and very simple word processors and the like. The internet is an incredible thing, but I'm not sure if it's actually a little more incredible that 40 years ago we were filesharing via atonal robotic screeching broadcast over a dimly lit television studio. Also if you like Ned's Atomic Dustbin, I highly recommend you check out Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine (often abbreviated to just Carter USM). Very similar, although Carter used more electronic stuff and I think arguably had better songs. If you want a single song to check out I'd go with The Only Living Boy In New Cross but anything off 1992 The Love Album is good.

[@gamerguy425]

weird how this version of enduro racer is a hang-on style racing game while the master system is just a 3D isometric run on an obstacle course.

[@JamesRBentley]

I just picked up a preowned CRT for free, but it is huge and weighs a ton. I want a Framemeister one day!

[@Wheels8504]

The ZX Spectrum sounded like AOL dial-up. Good times.

[@johneygd]

He got awesome stuff and he finaly dit what he supposed to do, buying the euro rgb scart cable and the english languange remote sticker overlayer.

[@theshadowdirector]

There's a Spectrum version of Mario Bros. Will you review that?

[@CountDrunkula]

Before WASD there was QAOPM - that's your spirit guide for the Spectrum.

[@madfinntech]

ZX Spectrum have multiple joystick interfaces. Like Kempston, Protek and Sinclair.

[@ChrisPBacon-nd7qe]

I love the credits! Lol

[@CyclonesWorld]

I'm not sure what happened, but I imagine Mark has some psychic powers. Siri on my iPhone went nuts watching this video. I feel like I was hacked by space!

[@MikeBingo1]

I have a few ZX spectrum games in the garage. Not sure if they still work. Not sure if 6 years in a cold garage is ideal for storage for tape based media

[@GODZILLA1521]

Hello Lord K. are you making game videos or spaghetti on your desk? first time on commenting on your channel.. Just keep great videos coming and thank you.

[@BlockABoots]

Whats the reason for the cable going from the scart plug to the USB port on the xrgb?

[@Geardos1]

totally normal sounds for cassette games.

[@gameboypunk660]

Dear Lord I thought a bomb was implanted in the ZX or something

[@starsiegeplayer]

SCART sounds awesome... why the hell didn't we get it here.

[@viewtifuljoe99]

My dream is to someday own an MSX

[@sangan3202]

*actual noise it made*

[@kendawg_mcawesome]

Nice, I checked out the album too. It was good, but the production was a little flat. I can see myself covering these and making them a little dirtier. Thanks for the cool recommend.

[@vodkamartini7545]

HA HA HA HA! LOL! Before WASD there was QAOP? is it only me who remembers that far? I must be getting old now....

[@ksfireball87]

I mean, my first computer was a TI994a, it used ESXD, and now I use primarily FASD, except for in shooters. (games where I use buttons on my left hand beyond movement)

[@Ruinah]

I remember some early MS DOS games using that layout, but I'm totally blanking on which ones. maybe Lemmings?

[@vodkamartini7545]

QAOP i think migrated from Spectrum to early DOS. I remember all platformers using the QAOP and I remember using WASD later on Doom but it wasn't default setup, maybe? I can't remember exactly...

[@Ripplin]

Is that the Revoltech version of the figure at the beginning? how come you don't have the shoulder...thingies...on?

[@minteee8236]

Someone replaced the ZX Spectrum game with a Merzbow cassette tape!

[@chriscalvert4609]

Looks at packing bubbles *i want that*

[@beast02180]

how does the buying on ebay help out the store is it an affiliate thing. if so what the link so i can book mark it.

[@grungyperry7530]

You should look into Everdrives so you can conserve your collection.

[@guerillagrueplays6301]

What's the point of owning the games if you're not going to play them?

[@grungyperry7530]

To conserve and make profit man!

[@SleeperHonda]

God Fodder is amazing!

[@Retromicky82]

he said zee grrrrrr lol

[@DigitlSamurai]

I honestly didn't know it was only correct if pronounced Zed X Spectrum; I thought it was just a regional difference in pronunciation.

[@dan_loup]

QWOP motoracing i see. Also as far i know, there's scart support for several other systems as well.

[@corebass420]

SMS, Genesis, Saturm, Dreamcast, SNES, Gamecube, Jaguar, PS1, PS2, Neo Geo AES, and Neo Geo CD are all scart ready. i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/corebass420/IMG_0161.jpg i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/corebass420/IMG_0170.jpg i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/corebass420/IMG_0166.jpg i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/corebass420/IMG_0164.jpg i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/corebass420/IMG_0175.jpg i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/corebass420/IMG_0179.jpg i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/corebass420/IMG_0181.jpg

[@dan_loup]

***** Time to someone get into a buying spree to feed the glory of the !FRAMEMEISTER!

[@dm-motorcycles]

is that the msx i send from Cyprus?

[@nashtccri]

you should make a room set up now and make a new filming area. you got all the systems and the framister now. it would be pretty sweat . but thats just my opinion.

[@RediscoveringRetro]

Image looks good. For us UK PAL guys can the Frameister output 50hz?

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

Rediscovering Retro Most modern day flat screens can output both 50hz and 60hz and are globally available. I speak of experience being English myself.

[@Guitarsthatkill]

Yep you'll definitely love it.

[@KeithShizuo]

surprised the msx isn't jp21 instead of scart

[@future_Tarzan]

why you no use the crt :(((

[@ReFreShFX]

is there a digital download for the cgr video thing i have no way of playing dvds and do not wish too either

[@gbrendel]

They're on Amazon - Just search for Classic Game Room. ALL HAIL LORD KARNAGE!!!

[@ReFreShFX]

thanks

[@ChrisPBacon-nd7qe]

Sounds like data scanning in blade runner

[@WildWillow]

congratz mark! dont say zee!!!! or ill cringe!!!!

[@kamiboy]

How many frames would a framemeister meist, if a framemeister could meist frames? Why, 60 frames a second of course!

[@Darkbeatdk]

What's a "CX Spectrum"?

[@TroutButter]

Zee

[@Deep_wolf]

If you going to buy the game anyway, buy it anyway.

[@lazydesmond8240]

So then ZX reviews are coming? Good.

[@kenkobra]

How about a nice game of chess?

[@willt6494]

Like #3!

[@techjunkie133]

Under 20 minute mark!!

[@CornishCreamtea07]

I thought the Spectrum had rubber keyboards.

[@Yasin_MN]

Different models I believe. my 48K has a rubber keyboard, but I believe the 128K has a standard style keyboard.

[@RichardTroupe]

Only the 16k and 48k models had the rubber keyboard. The later ZX Spectrum 'Plus' had a different keyboard. When Sinclair was bought over by Amstrad, they essentially took on a similar design to the Amstrad CPC.

[@OtterloopB]

AND...?!

[@jaysontutus9178]

He gets distracted easily

[@rpgymas7736]

clasic beg room you buy that with your your money or your subs give it to you

[@lordjolly2267]

Grunge is one of the worst things to ever happen to music.....not just rock, im talking the whole history of music......worse than disco.....

[@slickmcwilly]

oh fuck off, music elitism is the dumbest shit ever

[@lordjolly2267]

Mike Farrell Nothing elitist about it.......grunge was horrible. Kurt Cobain wasn't that talented musically speaking, his death simply clouds judgement.......his cowardly suicide inspired the suicides of others, mostly teens who wanted to emulate their false hero. Grunge self destructed like he did :( Good riddance and RIP

[@CornishCreamtea07]

Very true, fuck it and the jaded teens who listened to it.

[@malakaibrown94]

+CornishCreamtea07 i dunno man which sucked worst transplants or rancid i used to bump that shit til i got into jibbs or busta

[@CarozQH]

You're such a fucking moron...

[@1992MrMojorisin]

This sucks bring back undertow