ZX-HD ZX Spectrum, finally

I waited a while for this, and in the end, had to buy the ‘ZX-HD’ and ‘Raspberry PI zero’ separately. This meant i had to fit the boards together, including soldering a header. I wasn’t looking forward to doing that as my soldering skills are non-existent. I get by, JUST.
Thankfully although tricky and some ‘shit have a burnt the board’ moments, it works. A massive smile on my face.

From what I read and watched, it allows connecting to HDMI and does a fantastic job. The best way atm so can connect to recent monitors/tv with amazing quality picture.

Apr 7, 2023

ZX Spectrum, some classic games for the collection. I remember seeing these in the mags.

Some classic games for the collection. I still remember seeing these advertised. I love the artwork on the tapes.
Daley Thompsons Decathlon is the joystick breaker. I played this so much with my mates. I loved it, and I have great memories (Den, Terry, Rich)
Transylvanian Tower, I used to see this advertised all the time in the games mag. The image takes me back to the 80s. Don’t think I ever played it, but again love the artwork.
Space Raiders, one of the first games I had for the Spectrum, was just like I was at the arcades (Sunspot in Hull)

Feb 25, 2023

Magnavox Odyssey 2

Magnavox Odyssey 2, I finally managed to get hold of one for the collection. I never had one back in the 80s, but I always wanted to get one a try.

The box is in excellent condition, and the games and inlays look fantastic.

I got a US Power converter (which is needed as the PSU is American), but I need to look for an adapter for the TV Cable before i can have a game on it.

Feb 19, 2023

DivMMC Future, ZXSPECTRUM

Swapped out my current ZX Spectrum SD Card loader device for this DivMMC. It’s truly a “plug and play” SD card device for the ZX Spectrum. Load any game instantly!
Everything up to now I have tried has worked (I did have to do some tweaks for some early Ultimate Games). It’s straightforward to use and quick to set up. I am really impressed.
Spent a few hrs trying out loads of my favourites today, and these games still hold up today. And looking really good on the original hardware.

Using a Scart converter lead for the TV, DivMMC for loading

https://youtu.be/24At0LqAkj4

Feb 18, 2023

Sherlock, ZX Spectrum 48k

One of my Favorite games and classic box art. Picked up today from The Video Game Market

@TheVGMarket , in top condition #RETROGAMING #retrocomputing #ZXSpectrum
got it for £5 ;-) Saw it on another stall for £25

Feb 5, 2023

Dirty Plug, Grandstand TV Games

More pickups from The Video Game Market @TheVGMarket today; a couple of Grandstand TV Games (classic pong-like). These don’t work, so I got them for peanuts, hoping to get them working again. #RETROGAMING including a DIRTYPLUG ;-)
I found these under the tables, had to dig around abit

Feb 5, 2023

I’M TOO YOUNG TO DIE, book

Great pickup from The Video Game Market @TheVGMarket today from #bitmap_books . It’s incredible. Looking forward to diving into it; the pictures don’t do it justice. It feels and looks super high quality, and from what i have already read, it has top-quality stories/content #RETROGAMING

Feb 5, 2023

The Video Game Market, Doncaster

A nice relaxing Sunday, queuing for the retro gaming event, looking forward to having a look around #RETROGAMING

Video Game Market, 5th Feb at Doncaster Dome
https://www.thevideogamemarket.co.uk/

Feb 5, 2023

Category: Retro

Magnavox Odyssey 2, I finally managed to get hold of one for the collection. I never had one back in the 80s, but I always wanted to get one a try.

The box is in excellent condition, and the games and inlays look fantastic.

I got a US Power converter (which is needed as the PSU is American), but I need to look for an adapter for the TV Cable before i can have a game on it.