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Many countries had iconic computer makers, the UK had Sinclair and France had Thomson. We take a look at the first (well second) of Thomson's computers, the TO7.
Many countries had iconic computer makers, the UK had Sinclair and France had Thomson. We take a look at the first (well second) of Thomson's computers, the TO7.
With the growth in the gaming market and the battle for the living room reaching a crescendo some gaming companies started looking at new markets. Atari partnered with Epyx to begin their assault on your pocket.
With the growth in the gaming market and the battle for the living room reaching a crescendo some gaming companies started looking at new markets. Atari partnered with Epyx to begin their assault on your pocket.
SNK had what was probably the most well known premium console ever in the Neo Geo AES, but premium consoles only get bought by the people can afford it, so how do you make it cheaper - with the magic of CD technology.
SNK had what was probably the most well known premium console ever in the Neo Geo AES, but premium consoles only get bought by the people can afford it, so how do you make it cheaper - with the magic of CD technology.
In the early days games were primarily seen as little more than toys, aimed at children. But even in those times Publishers and advertisers could see how aiming at an older market could increase profits.
In the early days games were primarily seen as little more than toys, aimed at children. But even in those times Publishers and advertisers could see how aiming at an older market could increase profits.
It seemed like everyone was trying to get in on the console game in the 3rd generation, what could Commodore bring to the table?
It seemed like everyone was trying to get in on the console game in the 3rd generation, what could Commodore bring to the table?
The 90's saw the rise of console gaming to that point that even the UK computer industry which had largely weathered the gaming crash of the 80s were feeling the pinch. But as they say, if you can't beat them, join them.
The 90's saw the rise of console gaming to that point that even the UK computer industry which had largely weathered the gaming crash of the 80s were feeling the pinch. But as they say, if you can't beat them, join them.
Uncle Clive long harboured a desire to break into the business market, the Spectrum had failed spectacularly at this - would the QL make the difference?
Uncle Clive long harboured a desire to break into the business market, the Spectrum had failed spectacularly at this - would the QL make the difference?
About a year ago Konami, the current holders of the PC Engine / TurboGrafx IP, announced pre-orders for the PC Engine Mini. Is it a good entry into the *mini market or just another cheap cash-in?
About a year ago Konami, the current holders of the PC Engine / TurboGrafx IP, announced pre-orders for the PC Engine Mini. Is it a good entry into the *mini market or just another cheap cash-in?
Nintendo and Sega had built the new console world with a licensing model that meant console prices could be slashed. But what if you couldn't manufacture your own consoles? The 3DO company thought they had the solution.
Nintendo and Sega had built the new console world with a licensing model that meant console prices could be slashed. But what if you couldn't manufacture your own consoles? The 3DO company thought they had the solution.
Another entry in our small Learning exercises. This time we replace a surface mounted chip on a LaserActive video board and demonstrate one method of drag soldering.
Another entry in our small Learning exercises. This time we replace a surface mounted chip on a LaserActive video board and demonstrate one method of drag soldering.
Apple were flying pretty high after the release of their second generation computer, the Apple II. But portable computing was a engineering dream and Apple weren't immune to it - they just decided to do it in a slightly different way.
Apple were flying pretty high after the release of their second generation computer, the Apple II. But portable computing was a engineering dream and Apple weren't immune to it - they just decided to do it in a slightly different way.
During the GP2X video we were unable to use the breakout board because ... well because we'd dismantled it for another project. Some spares have arrived so let's get it running again.
During the GP2X video we were unable to use the breakout board because ... well because we'd dismantled it for another project. Some spares have arrived so let's get it running again.
Acorn worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation to help with their computer literacy program and renamed their upcoming Proton computer to the BBC Micro.
Acorn worked with the British Broadcasting Corporation to help with their computer literacy program and renamed their upcoming Proton computer to the BBC Micro.
Erica doesn't play games, apart from Soul Calibur (thanks Quang), she also doesn't do horror particularily well. So how will she deal with one of the standout launch titles on the Microsoft Xbox 360?
Erica doesn't play games, apart from Soul Calibur (thanks Quang), she also doesn't do horror particularily well. So how will she deal with one of the standout launch titles on the Microsoft Xbox 360?
When GamePark split after releasing the GP32 one half of the company went on to produce a wannabe PSP competitor, but the other decided to make a cheaper iterative improvement over the original. They created the GP2X, a…
When GamePark split after releasing the GP32 one half of the company went on to produce a wannabe PSP competitor, but the other decided to make a cheaper iterative improvement over the original. They created the GP2X, a…
Input was a partwork computing magazine from my childhood, we'll take a look at it and maybe type in one of the programs. I mentioned James O'Grady during the video, you'll find his channel here:
Input was a partwork computing magazine from my childhood, we'll take a look at it and maybe type in one of the programs. I mentioned James O'Grady during the video, you'll find his channel here:
The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how…
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how…
As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was…
Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was…
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful…
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful…
Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick…
We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick…
NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an…
NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an…