ZXVintage
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A wave of ZX Spectrum magazine nostalgia. Metadata from the ZXDB database, which is mostly-accurate but expect oddities. Completely unofficial!
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If you'd like to see more of what I produce on Bluesky, here's a list with EVERYTHING! bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off-Road Racer Coin-Op Conversion #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Random instructions: Monty on the Run/Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (1985) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3258/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Home Computing Weekly (4/10/1983) - Hidden Letters and Titrations reviews

READ: https://archive.org/stream/home-computing-weekly-031/page/n28/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Advert Lucky Dip: Apr 1975: Calculators ad from Landau Radio (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) #zxspectrum #retrogaming

(+CBM SR36; PYE P650; PYE P640; Oxford 300; CBM 987R; CBM 986R; PYE P630; Oxford 200; CBM 385R; Oxford 100; and Cambridge)
Advertisement for a range of calculators from Sinclair, PYE and CBM. The advert lists a number of models, highlighting savings and special features. It includes prices and mentions VAT and postage & packaging.

LANDAU RADIO OFFER TOP NAMES+HUGE SAVINGS ON CALCULATORS

The Sensational New Sinclair Oxford Range
OXFORD 100 Mains/Battery Portable
latest in the Sinclair range. 8 digit.
four function, floating decimal point.
algebraic logic, K constant, click action
keys ONLY £11·50 SAVE £2.48
OXFORD 200. All features of the
100 plus memory and % key. ONLY
£16.95. Save £4.59. OXFORD 300
SCIENTIFIC. ONLY £24.95.
Save £7.39. Optional extra, mains
adaptor all models, £2.95. Other
Sinclair Models:
CAMBRIDGE
ONLY £10.50, MEMORY £14.95.
SCIENTIFIC £15.95.

PYE POCKET/DESK CALCULATORS.
PYE P630 Only £19.95
SAVE £755 Batt.-Mains.
8 digit display, constant.
tull floating dec., reverse
key, last entry fac. PYE
P640 ONLY £26.50
SAVE £11.00. As P630
plus MEMORY auto %
key, auto constant, over-
flow indication.
PYE P650 ONLY
£29.95 SAVE £14.05.
Complete with batt.. 1 years guar.. prices inc. VAT. P & P.
Cheque PO Barclay Access. State No or phone 01-643 5494.

Dept. DT 195 HIGH STREET, SUTTON, SURREY. Personal Callers Welcome
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In-game screen: Snooker/Visions Software Factory Ltd (1983) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/4600/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Loading screen: Snooker/Visions Software Factory Ltd (1983) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/4600/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Random inlay: Snooker/Visions Software Factory Ltd (1983) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/4600/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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I read this advert when I wanted a +3 in the 80's how devastated was I when I got one and the sound was knackered 😔🥺😥. Lucky the one I have now being 50 I could fix 😀😀👍
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Crash (Nov 1988) - Phantis and Game Over + Game Over 2 reviews. Also Thunder Blade full-page ad

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-58/Crash_58_Nov_1988#page/n16/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Your Sinclair (Nov 1990) - YS Superstore, Input/Output

READ: https://archive.org/stream/Your_Sinclair_059/page/n72/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Crash (Nov 1984) - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

READ: https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-10/Crash_10_Nov_1984#page/n73/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Sinclair User (Nov 1991) - Atomix II: Hexagonia review. Also SAM Coupe full-page ad

READ: https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-117/SinclairUser_117_Nov_1991#page/n51/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Computer & Video Games Nov 1982: Whole issue view
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Croydon Blag”. Computer game map generation feature. Computer round-up, including a lukewarm entry for the Spectrum.

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Computer & Video Games Nov 1982: One year in, and C+VG is starting to feature professional games on its cover splash. Pimania doesn't get the top headline, mind - that's reserved for type-in Vic-20 game “The (1/3) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Your Spectrum (Nov 1985) - Rotronics Wafadrive, Interface III, Doubler MkII and DataSpectrum adverts

READ: https://archive.org/stream/your-spectrum-magazine-20/YourSpectrum_20_Nov_1985#page/n41/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Screen Shower for The Hobbit/Melbourne House (Australia/UK) (1982). #zxspectrum #retrogaming

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIdGvY442XI
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ZX History - October 1983: The good old Game & Watch is still holding its own in the face of the new computers and game consoles.

READ: (1/2) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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In-game screen: Psytron/Beyond Software (1984) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3925/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Loading screen: Psytron/Beyond Software (1984) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3925/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming
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Random inlay: Psytron/Beyond Software (1984) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3925/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming