The Spectrum | FULL REVIEW of Features, Gameplay, & User Experience

[@sheppertonstudios8253]

I grew up with the Spectrum in the UK, I got mine Christmas 1982 and the first game I bought was The Hobbit. I'm still a game developer now (I'm 54 and work for a UK studio) and yes, I do have my The Spectrum arriving tomorrow! ONE MORE SLEEP TO GO!

[@kins749]

As someone who got a 48k Spectrum for my birthday in 1984 it was nice to see you experiencing this amazing machine for the first time.

[@mancavehobbies6213]

I from the UK and got my first Speccy way back in 1982 for Xmas i was 15 it was a massive hit in the uk. . I'm 58 now and i still have it and still working. My The Spectrum comes tomorrow and can't wait.

[@MarquisDeSang]

Too late to explore the earth, too young to go to the moon, but just in time to rediscover the amazing ZX Spectrum.

[@thecandyman2812]

I was lucky enough to be 12 years old when the ZX Spectrum came out and was a massive part of my childhood. Seeing you review the Spectrum brought back many happy memories for me. When the ZX Spectrum was originally released, it came in 16k and 48k versions. I had the 16k and upgraded it later when I had more pocket money (allowance). They later released other versions that had 128k with a solid plastic keyboard. Some of the games you are playing didn't work on the 16k/48k versions but they clearly do on the Retro The Spectrum version. As for the keyboard, the rubber keys are part of the joy. You have to remember that in the early 80s we didn't have PC's and the only keyboards that we had used were on a typewriter. As a child with a sponge like brain, we quickly got used to the Spectrum keyboard and spent many many hours copying printed programs that were included in the various magazines (such as Crash magazine) and typing the code in manually. I am really looking forward to getting the Retro Spectrum and reminiscing my childhood. 5 out of 5 for me

[@TygonBC]

Great video. I'm in the UK and know the Speccy pretty well but your approach to it is really refreshing. Regarding sound, the older 16k and 48k models (with the rubber keys) only had a single-channel beeper, but the 128k models came later and had a pretty versatile 3-channel AY sound chip. Still no graphical improvements though, attribute colour clash was still a thing hence so many monochrome games, but people found really clever ways around that, and moreso in recent years. There have been hundreds if not thousands of additional games released over the last couple of decades, a few of which come preloaded on The Spectrum.

[@bikeguychicago8728]

The US counterpart to the Spectrum was the Timex/Sinclair 2068, released about a year after the Timex 1000. The 2068 was mostly compatible with the Spectrum but included ROM extensions that made it incompatible with some Spectrum games. It also had a more standardish keyboard. Fun fact: A Spectrum 'emulator' cart was released for the 2068, which essentially disabled the 2068 ROM and booted the 2068 with an actual Spectrum ROM via the 2068's cartridge slot.

[@kumarp3074]

I have a Timex Sinclair 2068 (T/S 2068) and without a ROM swap it won't run most Spectrum software. From Wikipedia: "However, these changes made the machine incompatible with most Spectrum machine-code software, which is to say virtually all commercial titles; less than 10% would run successfully. In an attempt to remedy this, many TS users built a cartridge with a Spectrum ROM for emulation. " There was also the Timex Computer (TC 2068) released overseas which was more compatible with the ZX Spectrum. It also featured an expansion connector that was compatible with the ZX Spectrum. For the T/S 2068 you need a adapter which is very hard to find. Also the joystick ports on the T/S 2068 will not work with most ZX Spectrum games. The changes Timex made to the T/S 2068 is probably why the machine failed. Had they made it compatible with the ZX Spectrum it may have had a much better chance at succeeding.

[@bikeguychicago8728]

@@kumarp3074 Most likely. That, and I think that it was released at a time when the prices of other, more capable computers were falling. The feature set of the 2068 couldn't compare to the C64 or heavily clearance-priced TI computers.

[@kumarp3074]

​@@bikeguychicago8728 Yeah the early 80s home computer market was very competitive and machines like the C64 and Atari 400/800 would likely have been a more attractive choice for a lot of users. However if Timex had made the T/S 2068 more compatible out of the box with the ZX Spectrum then users would have had access to the large ZX Spectrum software library and peripherals, which I think would have at least given T/S 2068 a chance.

[@MattKlein-j9w]

The only Spectrum relatives I ever even heard of in the U.S. were the ones under the Timex Sinclair banner. I'm so glad that today we can hear about all the great systems that never really took off here. Great review!

[@GenXGrownUp]

You're absolutely right, the Spectrum was incredibly popular elsewhere.

[@smallmj2886]

Some of the Sinclair computers were sold in North America. They had a partnership with Timex (yes, the watch maker). A friend of mine had the Timex Sinclair 1000, which was basically a ZX81. The 2068 was similar to the Spectrum and was briefly sold here in Canada.

[@stevesstuff1450]

Thanks for this review, Jon.... 👍🏻 I've been looking forward to this release of this old classic; I used to sell them back in 1982 from a small local computer shop here in the UK. When they first released they were only 16K machines, but a few months or so later, the 48K versions came out... I remember the store ordering in tons of 16-to-48K upgrade kits to bring those early machines up to full spec. and fitting them there sat at the counter in the shop!! They all worked properly too!! 😁 Spectrums sold like crazy, and so did the games (on cassette), and joystick interfaces, and the classic Quickshot joystick..... I still have a couple of variants of the Spectrum that all work just fine, but my 'new' one should be arriving tomorrow (22 Nov) so it'll be interesting to compare to my original 48K model, and get the nice crisp HDMI output instead of composite or RGB. 🙂

[@samcadwallader2899]

A classic basic, Spectrum BASIC program from the time when the Spectrum was available in popular retail outlets was. 10 PRINT "DIXONS ARE ROBBING WANKERS" 20 GOTO 10 RUN Traditionally you would type this into as many different demonstration computers as possible. You would also with any luck find some midi hifi units/ghetto blasters with alarm functions that you could set to come on with maximum FM radio noise volume within a minute of you legging it from the store.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Ah, the joys of 1980s juvenile delinquincy.

[@sjntube]

Never had The Spectrum growing up. Like you, I was firmly embedded in the Atari camp. I really love seeing these other platforms. Thanks GXG for the coverage!

[@lugubriouscrumhorn]

Great review, Jon! Considering you're completely new to the system I think you did a fine job of showcasing what this new reproduction system can do :) I had a C64, but nearly all of my friends had Speccys (apart from that one guy with Amstrad CPC464). I really used to enjoy visiting those friends and getting to play their games - a lot ZX games might look a bit basic visually, but there are some absolute classics on that little machine worth anybody's time. These days I own four ZX Spectrums (48k, 128K, +2 & +3) and cherish them all dearly. The +2 has a permanent place in my setup, next to my C64, Atari 800XL and Amiga A500. Anyway, got The Spectrum on pre-order and looking forward to adding it to the collection :)

[@ag3ntorange164]

You can place your hand legitimately on your heart Jon, and be proud that it's pure californian silicon that powered that machine in the form of the Zilog Z80!

[@stevendurrant1724]

When US gamers talk about the mid 80s gaming crash, Europeans are like ??? Over here was the golden age of micro computers, Spectrum was the cheapest and incredibly versatile.

[@Robots0verHumans]

That's true. There was no crash until around 1993 when the Amiga died (even it's still alive 😅)

[@lucavercellotti9959]

Yes is true, no gaming crash here, only a slow grown up, overall there was only a reduction in prices, luckily for us!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Most definitely. When I reference it I try to remember to call it the "North American Crash."

[@mr.pavone9719]

I remember the gaming crash really only affected consoles. My friends who owned computers weren't as put out since their C64, Apple or Atari computers still served a purpose beyond gaming and since most games at the time were, uhh, "copies" nobody really minded if games were shovelware or big releases.

[@PrimeRibb69]

The crash only affected consoles, not the computers

[@neugey]

As an outsider, I like the QOL features they put into it to make it a more satisfying experience than you'd probably get out of emulation.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh, no doubt. Nothing you couldn't do on your own, but not without a great deal more effort! And the box itself is like physical emulation - I get to feel it with my own fingers!

[@lucavercellotti9959]

I remember in the mid 80s there was a second "console war" in Europe, after Atari vs Intellivision, it was ZX Spectrum vs Commodore 64 and it was great to have fun with friends, then everyone had their own version of what was best or worst. 😄😄 Great memories and great video Jon, thanks.

[@robdean5634]

Playground wars, ZX v C64 😂 plus that one kid who everyone just laughed at for having an Amstrad

[@lucavercellotti9959]

@@robdean5634 Oh Yes. I remember the Amstrad, we thought it was a loser PC, but it was a good machine

[@robdean5634]

@@lucavercellotti9959 I bought one 2 years ago, can't believe I waited so long! 😂

[@MikeY-gr5by]

Great review Jon. The Speccy was a classic and this version looks like a great bit of kit. There's a huge library of games out there for it so there's plenty of classics to try out 👍

[@RetroCave-wr9tl]

Finally a mini with a working Keyboard. It is great that it also supports 128K model (the games with music you played are for the later 128 model with a sound chip).

[@stevesstuff1450]

Looks like it's full size - not a 'mini'! It doesn't need to be a 'mini' as the Specie was a small micro anyway....

[@ctbinary42]

Well done review! We missed out on some fun titles in the States 😁

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'd tend to agree. Not all bangers, but plenty of simple fun. 😊

[@MarcKloos]

Some games really require a bit of brainpower though! 🙃

[@digitalmediafan]

Great review, is that an SF30 pro you are using ?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching. Yep, you nailed it on the controller. 😉

[@robdean5634]

Really enjoyed your take on the Speccy, I'm a UK person, still have my original with a cassette deck hooked up, but have one of these on order (but it's going under the tree until Xmas to relive the 80s nostalgia of Christmas morning!). Nice to see you enjoyed it, one thing you might not realise, the original doesn't have an on/off switch or button, you literally had to switch it off/on at the wall, or pull the power cable out/in to play a different game! In terms of games to take a look at : A fun adventure game: Terromolinos , Sports: Daley Thompsons Decathlon (a million joysticks were broken with that one over here!) and just a bit of fun: Hunchback II

[@krathoon2338]

This is already sold out in the UK on Amazon. Mine is about to ship tomorrow. Hopefully, the mail forwarding does not screw it up. I had good luck with them before. The UK version is the one to get for the special Crash magazine.

[@GWild2024]

Wonder if Sir Clive Sinclair is looking down and smiling to see his Speccy is still around in 2024?

[@InvaderTAK1989]

American here, this is easily the most interesting of Retro Games' releases because we didn't get the original Spectrum (well, unless you count the Timex versions). Easier to use here as well, considering this won't need a voltage step-up converter a PAL-compatible display or video converter box. Plus it's an ACTUAL recreated ZX Spectrum unlike the one from 2015 that was just a bluetooth keyboard.

[@legendodinson7082]

Snake escape is a more recent homebrew. That's why the color and music are souch better. Speccy has loads of awesome home brews and even hacks. Like Jetpac RX.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Original ZX Spectrums were plagued by quality control issues and cheap construction,* so it's great that it is being preserved, in a sense, by this creation. It's good that the UK market is finally getting some retro-love. Next up will probably be the Acorn Electron, BBC Micro and the Amstrad CPC! * The original Speccy didn't even have a power switch!

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

The Amiga full size is due 2025.

[@cnfuzz]

Never had issues with original spectrum apart if you let it on for 2 days while typing in a program

[@jackmcslay]

The port arrangement is apparently also a throwback to the original, there's 3 ports where the expansion slot would be, which is also where you'd plug a joystick interface and a 4th port where the audio I/O would be which you'd plug a cassette player to read games from cassetes. I wouldn't be surprised if someone made an interface to connect original joysticks and a 3d-printed shell to put it in just like the original joystick interfaces.

[@LeoDavidson]

RetroGames are doing a solid job on these. I've bought all of them so far (except the VIC-20 as it's just different colors on the case) and have this one on order. Even bought the Atari one in the end, despite having no love for the original. Had a lot of fun with the C64 and Amiga ones, which have some advantages over PC emulation (50Hz in particular, is a pain to switch in and out of on a PC, if it'll even let you, but needed for a lot of those games to play right; the big C64's keyboard is also very useful given how weird the layout and keys were, as with the Spectrum). My only wish across all of their consoles is that they would improve the UI for games on USB sticks. We should be able to provide cover art, screenshots and descriptions for each game and see them the same way we see the built-in games.

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

But you can get the c64 maxi tool for the c64 and have a custom carousel firnware to your liking (PC). Hopfully the Spectrum's firnware will be hackable and in time owners can change the provided games without having to rely on the usb media option.

[@LeoDavidson]

@@EnjoySynthSounds What's that like these days? The one I tried (not sure if the same one) when it was quite new worked, but you could only see a few games at a time without rebooting into a menu of a different small subset of the games... Cool for a curated list but not great if you're browsing for something to play. Maybe it's improved since then though?

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

It's great more gamepads are supported out of the box than earlier firmwares for the C64 for example. This compatibility was improved with the Amiga and as firmwares were released.

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

Been looking forward greatly to these Spectrum videos. Haven't bought it myself yet, but happy for other you and fans of this classic British home computer.

[@ButterSpider3]

What a cool device. You did an amazing job of showcasing it. Especially with such short hands on time that you had. I am eagerly looking forward to some forthcoming Friday Plays videos on these “new old” games! Thanks, Jon.

[@seebarry4068]

Oh i loved my spectrum. At 10 years old this was awesome. I had the 16k and my Dad upgraded it to 48k, he then modded it into a case with proper mechanical keyboard. Was very cool as it looked nothing like anybody else's spectrum, that i knew at least.

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

The ribbon cables are the same size as in the originals. So it might be possible to insert into them pro keyboards.

[@tomevil6]

Great review!!!! The Spectrum is now on my want list!

[@MarquisDeSang]

Soon I will be the first Quebecois to experience the full power of the ZX Spectrum. Maybe not, but I like to think I will be the first soon. There is beauty in simplicity, the way the Spectrum handle color is brilliant.

[@Michel-r6m]

In a dept. store in The Netherlands they had Spectrum C64 and other gear on display (1983 or therabouts).

[@Metal_Maxine]

Snake Escape is a modern home-brew title (there is a very active home-brew scene) and uses something called the Nirvana Engine to remap (sort of) how the Spectrum handles colour. It only has sound on the later 128k machines (which had a proper sound chip) and not on the earlier models (like mine). Whether the music will drive me mad before I finish the game, I don't know. The furthest I've ever got is level 40. I'm looking forward to save states.

[@danandtab7463]

I also have no connection with the OG Spectrum and have no idea what I'd do with this but I'm geeking out anyway. There was a "Spectrum Next" which came out a few years ago which was quite a bit fancier than this, which I also geeked out about.

[@nickolasgaspar9660]

Even if I am an Atari user, I can say with confidence that this replica not only provides an experience almost identical to the original, it also adds so many things to the system. It makes sens to buy it even if you have the original thing. Maybe because sir Clive set the bar of the cost really low and we still can reproduce all the features of the system really chip which is really great. That isn't true for the A400mini unfortunately. Generally minis are more of a gimmick than an actual substitution of the real thing.

[@1960ARC]

The spectrum was my first computer, I bought the 48k version around November 1982. I think my first game was manic miner, my favourite game was jet pack and of course I had the hobbit. I still have an original 48k spectrum. I couldn't afford either a commodore or an Atari. Not sure about buying this new spectrum. My wife is getting a bit annoyed at the number of old style computers I have. I must say the more I watch your video, the more I'm tempted!!!

[@seraphinberktold7087]

Those nice colours in that Snake game are a result of sophisticated programming and careful timing (akin to racing the beam on an Atari 2600) to overcome the limitations of the memory saving colour resolution (32 by 24 character squares with one ink and one paper colour).

[@GenXGrownUp]

It's pretty remarkable!

[@RandyWaage]

Wow Jon... another fantastic review. I am like you I didn't grow up with the Spectrum, but I am a huge fan of RGL's products. I can't get enough of the BEAUTIFUL mini 400 & now with the kick ass Atari CXstick it's made playing the C64 & the 500 that much more fantastic. I gotta figure out how to display all these systems in all their glory. I def should figure out some sort of shelving unit for them. Just from a fun/retrogaming perspective I'd be tempted to pick it up. And yes these systems to me feel so much better than playing on a PC or Raspberry Pi. They've keep improving the interface & save states. It's funny I currently own a working Atari 800XL & C64, but I find myself playing these replicas more because of the save states & ease of use.

[@Al8lack]

10 PRINT "I like it!", 20 GOTO 10 Run

[@jayme69]

Great video and really well done Jon! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@stephencianci2026]

Jon, thank you for this great video . I think I might be picking one up . I’ve been curious about this system since I was a kid and saw a Timex Sinclair (I think that was the US equivalent )sold at our local grocery store. I remember it was real cheap for a computer and the store sold it in weekly installments. I begged my dad for it but no dice. I also listen to some UK based retro game podcast and heard about the games.

[@SevenlivesDesigns]

What a cool little system. I had a Tandy back in the day, but I would have loved something like this too.

[@talideon]

The Kempston joystick interface was essentially the same as the Atari one most systems used.

[@yarisTSk]

just some great review, keep up your top content, thx !

[@legendodinson7082]

Would love to see a spectrum live stream. You gotta get Jetpac!

[@tedadamgreen]

What a solid review and from the perspective I too would have so that is very much appreciated Jon and GxGang 👊🏻🕹️😎

[@billgordon6489]

👏🏻 great review from the UK 😀

[@neilloughran4437]

Yeah Speccy was great! Was quite an advanced box for the time. I had the C64 but I also had a penchant for the Speccy.

[@ZuranimatedMedia179]

I'm obviously in the USA, so it might be hard to order the Spectrum Maxi considering it came from Europe. But it's so much worth it! I can play awesome homebrews on that thing, including Pac-Man Emulator, Super Mario Bros Demo, Maze Death Rally-X, and so much more! I can even play some homebrew roms that do cost money.

[@ianmc87]

I remember when the Spectrum came out when I was kid but I didn't have one. Just had my Atari. This does look cool. Thank you for review.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Glad you found it interesting!

[@andyhello23]

Spellbound is a game i always wanted to play again

[@jimw6659]

Great work, sir. Many thanks!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thank you too!

[@cameronmiller5437]

Great to see a console I know nothing about. Great review!

[@GenXGrownUp]

We're in the same boat, but I'm learning! 😉

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

I can recommend the following classic games: Barbarian ( Palace) Fist Caudron 2 Guardian 2 (defender) Bombjack Skooldaze.. As for modern games.. Aliens Neo Plasm Buzzsaw Space Invaders Savage Princess Abbey de Morts Bloktris (needs 60 htz)

[@Foebane72]

Game loading screens are NOT the Demoscene, nor anything like it. The ZX Spectrum Demoscene completely blows away all of these games, which is why I prefer it. The coloured bars in the background as the game loads are called "copper bars", and is a feature of many computers, including the Amiga.

[@seraphinberktold7087]

Did you know that Penetrator features an editor for the whole map? Are there any ways to use that with the internal virtual tape? This would come in handy with huge games like Elite where you save and load your progress many times. And for nostalgia's and authenticity's sake can you load anything from a real tape recorder?

[@PaulTaylor1]

Yeah but the manual isn't trash - the cover artwork is part of the iconic thing we all remember. 😊

[@GenXGrownUp]

No worries.

[@krathoon2338]

Someone needs to scan the Crash magazine that comes with it. I wish they released a pdf of it. The international version of the console doesn't have it.

[@shadowdarck4985]

Great review! One question, when you were saving your game from the usb collection, did I notice that you only have 4 slots for everything on usb rather than 4 slots per usb game? I hope that isn’t the case. Btw looking forward to mine tomorrow and reliving my adventuring creativity by writing adventure games with the Professional Adventure Writer (PAW). Anyone remember that? 😊😊

[@GenXGrownUp]

It's four slots PER GAME you've added.

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

As you'll know, there's modern games available. There's a Space Invaders which plays as close to the original you are going to get on a computer of this kind. Bloktris 128k is a Tetris clone, but runs the music slow on PAL. It's perfect on the American video system. Aliens neo Plasma is a top notch platformer. Keep up the good videos.

[@krathoon2338]

I had a TRS-80 CoCo 2 as a kid and, while it seemed to have better hardware than the Spectrum, it was not nearly as popular. It is kind of a shame there was not a lot of games for it.

[@EnglishPolishOnline]

Wow, RetroGames, and you couldn't implement the re-map function on the C64, right? It would make playing it so much more fun. I just hope the full-size Amiga is actually coming out 'cause they keep postponing it.

[@john2001plus]

I wrote a game called Diamond Mike for the Timex Sinclair 2068. I was a huge fan of the system. I'm interested. I want 2068 compatibility, which maybe it doesn't have.

[@burbercat3558]

Love the dead flesh keys.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Dead flesh? 😲

[@burbercat3558]

​@GenXGrownUp the speccy was always criticised for having rubber keys. To keep costs down it's just one whole piece of rubber. C64 owners called it dead flesh.

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

LGR said it was "like fondling a zombie" 😊 however the design was awesome. Probably the best looking speccy, if not the best hardware wise.

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@burbercat3558 Now I get it! 🧟

[@EnjoySynthSounds]

If you want no loaders, just put games in .z80 format on your usb stick. If you cant find .z80s, load a game in emulation on your PC/ Mac then save as a .z80 file on the control selection screen.😊

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for the tip.

[@MarcKloos]

Or set the tape loading speed to "fastest" in the menu 😃

[@ennahh76]

Seen lots of comments about this being a mini, even the review compares it to a mini. They aren't doing a mini version. That is the original size. The only thing that is reduced really is that the original computer needed an add on that slotted in to the back so you could use a joystick. Then ofcourse you needed a seperate tape player so you could load the games, so I suppose you can call it mini. I've just destroyed my own argument 😅

[@GenXGrownUp]

Did I call it an mini? It wasn't intentional.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

2 burning questions, my man! Is there an option to run games @ 60hz? Is there an autofire option? best games: Chase HQ R-Type

[@GenXGrownUp]

Argh, that's the American in me - I didn't talk about refresh rates. Yes, there's a 60Hz option globally when you first set up the system. I didn't see any option for auto-fire, though.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

@@GenXGrownUp Thanks! I grew up with speccy. Cute machine

[@KristianWontroba]

I love how you casually toss the manual in reviews and say, “This is trash.” 😂 (Don’t rage. It’s a running joke in his reviews). 😅

[@MarcKloos]

I know, you could clearly hear him grin when he tossed it away 😄

[@allenwhiteside7838]

is there anywhere in the usa to buy this amazon link not shipping to usa

[@bikeguychicago8728]

Will this be available through a US seller or just via import?

[@GenXGrownUp]

So far I've not seen or heard of a US retailer. 🥲

[@bikeguychicago8728]

So when's 'The 81' (ZX-81 / Timex/Sinclair 1000/1500) coming? 😛

[@RetroDean66]

They need to sell this in the USA if they really want us to buy it!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Link to Amazon UK in the description. 😉

[@Chris_Longstreet]

@@GenXGrownUpit’s sold out. It’s let you add to the cart but shows sold out when you try to pay.

[@noirmagique]

Well... It's no longer a want. I NEED THIS!😂

[@therealking6202]

But I'm already on The Spectrum? 🤣🤣🤣

[@RamonAVoglMiranda]

Where can I got one in the USA John?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Check the Amazon UK link in the video description?

[@dezi438]

Nice....I wish Atari 800XL with functional keyboard in future from this company

[@Aaron-by3ke]

I'm only familiar with the Spectrum from various Let's Compare videos and the Anstream streaming service. It's an interesting console for collectors who want to play classic British video games. I'd prefer to see an Amiga or Atari ST mini, though. The Speccy is an acquired taste.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I hear ya - and there's definitely room for those!

[@rameybutler-hm7nx]

Wait you didnt get any Doctor who games? There has to be a few for the spectrum. Great review

[@GenXGrownUp]

I haven't checked, but I'm sure you're right. I'd put money on there being at least a couple Dr. Who-inspired ZX games!

[@timg5011]

"Doctor Who: Dalek Attack", 1993. Pretty much the last commercially released game.

[@andyhello23]

It was a great system, that and commodore 64 was in competition in mid 1980s in uk, and probably around europe Then came the amiga, and both were lost to history But having the spectrum, kids at that time did not know any better Daley thompson was a great sports game on it So many adventure games, would have you lost in it for hours. The keys on the original was awful, but like i said, kids back then knew no different.

[@davidhall7648]

Only an American would plug a Nintendo game controller into a ZX Speccy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Dragonpixels78]

Very nice!

[@pixelabomination4148]

Crunchy sweet games

[@randysmith7094]

I'm guessing this has the same H3 SOC as TheC64, A400 and Amiga mini. So there will probably be a USB loader from the PCUAE community to run all these systems.

[@EddiePepper]

"All of the cool games that I missed out on as a yute" A what? A yute? What's a yute? :P

[@kghhgkgk6322]

Still can't figure out how to buy this damn thing in the US

[@nissan300bhp]

Honestly tho, and no offence intended but me being a uk resident all my life and 44 years of age i may add, so im that age that i really can comment. .ive had this on order for months now! but you got a supposedly uk release console in hand ! when uk residents have not even had they're delivery's yet!!! , mine was suppose to be delivered tomorrow 22nd dec , but now it says sunday 24th. it should be a uk release console first imo, !!! RETRO GAMES!!!!!, Sinclair is British btw

[@GenXGrownUp]

Sorry about your delays. It's fairly common for content creators to receive products ahead of their street date to give us time to create said content. 😉

[@robsadler3311]

football manager striker and run the gauntlet 1st games i ever played on my 48k spectrum. mine ended up bent like a banana in the middle after running man tape load error 🤣

[@hardkoregamer1981]

Target renegade is the sequel to power blade 2.

[@Carl-G]

I came on here to moan :D & say 'why don't they make the keyboards work with these new remakes' but it does :D I never had one back in the day unfortunately. I do still remember my friend loading up a Cassette on his Commodore 64 i think it was. Those were the days :D Looks good anyway 👍 😎

[@Metal_Maxine]

I love the comments to this video. No cynical nasty little sods moaning about little details and acting like entitled brats.

[@andyhello23]

There is nothing wrong with no knowing systems We in england would of had no idea what was being sold in usa, beyond atari probably Atari 2600 was in england, and we also had tandy computers. But most usa systems would not of been known in 1980s england. So we had sinclear zx spectrum, plus commodore, and some probably had amstrad They were all about the same, with commodore 64 being the best one overall probably.

[@FhargaZ]

The stores that i checked only ship to Europe or their local country 😑

[@gregmartin4658]

Nice

[@restwellcloud-ix8ee]

Collectors want everything complete including instructions and you throw them out that’s way too funny to me that you would render them incomplete

[@GenXGrownUp]

🤣 And yet somehow, magically, my instructions are back in the box. I wonder how that happened!?

[@herberttlbd]

ShopTo just told me they believe the publisher, which would by RGL, is preventing them from shipping outside of the UK. Maybe they are mistaken but with RGL sending units to the US for reviews and no US reseller, it looks like they are pushing for a scalper's market.

[@GenXGrownUp]

You could be right, but I suspect there's nothing nefarious intended. RGL likely felt there wouldn't be a demand in the States. Contact them and let them know there is! 😁

[@herberttlbd]

@@GenXGrownUp I currently have a message into them right now but you are the third US-based YT'er that released a review this morning and all of them are focused on non-Spectrum content. It seems to be a strange marketing strategy.

[@MarcKloos]

ShopTo also didn't ship to several European countries. They have a bs reply on my helpdesk ticket saying the courier couldn't ship it (it's DHL and of course they can!) so I dunno where they messed up along the supply chain!

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@herberttlbd 👌

[@MarcKloos]

​@@herberttlbdoh it's you again 😜

[@RikoRik33]

Yeah gimmie i want one lol.