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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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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · Apr 15

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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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 33m

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

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 7h

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

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 8h

Computer & Video Games Nov 1982: Whole issue view

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 8h

https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_013_1982-11_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n00/mode/2up?view=theater (3/3)

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 8h

Croydon Blag”. Computer game map generation feature. Computer round-up, including a lukewarm entry for the Spectrum.

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 8h

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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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 9h

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

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 10h

Screen Shower for The Hobbit/Melbourne House (Australia/UK) (1982). #zxspectrum #retrogaming

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIdGvY442XI

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 10h

https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_025_1983-11_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n137/mode/2up?view=theater (2/2)

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 10h

ZX History - October 1983: The good old Game & Watch is still holding its own in the face of the new computers and game consoles.

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 11h

In-game screen: Psytron/Beyond Software (1984) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3925/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 11h

Loading screen: Psytron/Beyond Software (1984) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3925/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 11h

Random inlay: Psytron/Beyond Software (1984) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3925/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 12h

ZX80 Manual

READ: https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_zx80-operating-manual.pdf/page/n23/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 13h

Your Sinclair (Nov 1992) - N.E.X.O.R., Haunted House, Retarded Creatures and Caverns

READ: https://archive.org/stream/Your_Sinclair_083/page/n04/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 14h

https://archive.org/stream/your-spectrum-magazine-09/YourSpectrum_09_Nov_1984#page/n20/mode/2up (2/2)

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 14h

Your Spectrum charts for Nov 1984. Also The German Master: Level B, The French Mistress: Level B and The Spanish Tutor: Level B adverts

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 16h

Random media: Panther/Mastertronic Ltd (1989) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3599/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 17h

https://archive.org/stream/crash-magazine-70/Crash_70_Nov_1989#page/n24/mode/2up (2/2)

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 17h

Crash (Nov 1989) - Hard Drivin', Turbo Out Run, Moonwalker, Cabal, Power Drift, Footballer of the Year 2, Operation Thunderbolt, Beach Volley, Dr. Doom's Revenge! and Toobin' previews

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 18h

Advert Lucky Dip: Feb 1982: ZX81 ad from Sinclair (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) #zxspectrum #retrogaming

(+ZX Printer; Add-on memory; Cassette-based software; and NEC '30-hour BASIC')

«The BBC
Computer Programme.
It tells you everything
except what's best to buy.»

Advertisement for the Sinclair ZX81 personal computer. The ad highlights its ease of use, affordability, and comprehensive system with add-ons. It promotes a special computing correspondence course tied to the BBC series. Also mentions that you can order by phone or mail with a money-back guarantee.

The BBC
Computer Programme.
It tells you everything
except what's best to buy.

The BBC's new 10-part series 'The Computer
Programme' starts today, February 14th, at the
sensible hour of 10.10 am. (And the series will
be repeated on Monday evenings, beginning
March 22nd.) It's an excellent introduction
to computing, and best of all, it isn't machine-
specific. So you can follow it on the computer
of your choice.
The computer to choose? For friendliness,
capability and sheer good value, it has to be
the Sinclair ZX81
The world's best-selling personal computer.
Still only £69.95
Over 260,000 ZX81s have already been
sold. It's so easy to learn on, that over 50% of
Britain's state secondary schools now have
ZX81 systems. In Britain, the ZX81 out-sells all
other personal computers - put together!
And the ZX81 is British - exported to 30
countries, including Japan and the USAI
More than just easy to master
The ZX81 is a powerful, full-facility
computer, quite capable of the work you
associate with larger, more expensive machines.
It handles graphics, charts, animated displays.
And it's the heart of a complete computer
system, including massive add-on memory, the
unique ZX Printer, and a catalogue of cassette-
based software. All are available ex-stock now.
Full details with your ZX81.
Once you've learnt a little computing, the
fun (and more serious stuff) really begins.
There's a whole ZX81 industry... books,
magazines, clubs, dedicated software for
games, junior education and business/
household management. Some of the country's
leading computer companies, like ICL, now
make Sinclair software. Call in at your
local W.H.Smith and see just how much
is on offer!
To...

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 18h

Loading screens for the Topo Soft 1988 Softography #zxspectrum #retrogaming

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 18h

In-game screens for the Topo Soft 1988 Softography #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 19h

Spectrum +3 Manual

READ: https://archive.org/stream/NH2021_ZXSpectrumPlus3Manual.pdf/page/n43/mode/2up #zxspectrum #retrogaming

ZXVintage @zxvintage.bsky.social · 20h

In-game screen: Storm/Mastertronic Ltd (1986) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/4918/ #zxspectrum #retrogaming

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