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  1. Lone Lunner ha sido convertido al #ZXSpectrumNext y puedes conseguirlo en epsiloncool.itch.io/lone-lunner Una muy buena adaptación de este clásico 🕹️😃👍🏻 #retrogaming #zxspectrum

  2. Interesting ZX Spectrum Next KS3 news, especially for KS1 and KS2 users who will be able to upgrade their Nexts to support the new dual drive system affordably with a new daughterboard designed for that purpose!

    kickstarter.com/projects/spect

    #SpectrumNext #ZXSpectrum #speccy #Spectrum #ZXSpectrumNext

  3. Live streaming this Thursday at 7.30pm; a selection of games from the Spectrum Next - the modern spiritual successor to the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Hopefully see you there!

    Channel Link:
    youtube.com/RetroSpectives

    #zxspectrum #spectrumnext #zxspectrumnext

  4. Unfortunately due to manufacturing and logistics delays The ZX Spectrum Next KS3 delivery has been pushed to late February.

    Personally, I prefer the Next team to deliver a solid release and get it right, instead of getting it rushed and green.

    kickstarter.com/projects/spect

    #ZXSpectrum #Speccy #Spectrum #SpectrumNext #ZXSpectrumNext
    #retrocomputing #retrogaming

  5. PS/2 Port Functionality on the N-GO

    The N-GO board includes a single PS/2 connector that is dual-purpose. It supports both a keyboard and a mouse. Internally, the firmware and FPGA core multiplex the PS/2 data lines, similar to the ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2B that it clones.

    You can connect:

    • A PS/2 keyboard only, plugged directly into the port; or
    • A PS/2 keyboard and mouse together, by using a Y-splitter cable (a PS/2 dual adapter with one connector for the board and two female ports marked “keyboard” and “mouse”).

    How to Connect Both

    • To use both devices, you need a PS/2 splitter cable (also known as a PS/2 keyboard and mouse Y-adapter).
    • It has one 6-pin mini-DIN male plug on one end (to connect to the N-GO board) and two female PS/2 sockets for the keyboard and mouse.

    Once connected:

    • The keyboard works normally for typing and ZX Spectrum BASIC input.

    The mouse is supported through NextZXOS and other software that recognize the Kempston Mouse interface emulation provided through the PS/2 port.

    Compatibility Notes

    The PS/2 port uses true PS/2 signalling. Passive USB-to-PS/2 adapters only work if the connected USB keyboard or mouse supports dual protocols (PS/2 mode). Many older devices do; most modern ones do not.

    Active USB-to-PS/2 converters (with a built-in controller) will also work but can introduce minor lag or require external power.

    If you are mounting the board in a case with internal peripherals, you can route the Y-splitter cable inside the case for a cleaner setup.

    #NGO  #NGOspectrum #ZXSpectrumNext #SpectrumNext

  6. If you missed out on the KS3, here's a price alert that may be of help:

    ZX Spectrum Next for €110
    ultimatemister.com/product/zx-

    This is a N-GO-branded, perfect clone of the ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2B (TBBlue board only).

    Bring your own keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

    #ZXSpectrum #ZXSpectrumNext #SpectrumNext #Spectrum #Speccy #retrocomputing #retrogaming

  7. Buried in the last Spectrum Next KS3 update there's something that I think is not a minor announcement in passing, but possibly something big that could potentially bring hordes of new indie programmers, designers, artists to the Next platform. And hopefully many more people who stand to play some really good games as well.

    A PICO-8 core is under development for the Spectrum Next, meaning the Next will be one of the first computers capable of running actual PICO-8 games on real hardware.
    kickstarter.com/projects/spect

    #ZXSpectrum #Spectrum #Speccy #ZXSpectrumNext #SpectrumNext #retrogaming #pico8

  8. I had missed this update #7 of ZX Spectrum Next KS3 posted last Oct 18.

    1. The next version of the Next board is go for production.
    2. Includes pictures of the Magenta Next model, a preview of Crash Magazine's event, and more.

    kickstarter.com/projects/spect

    #ZXSpectrum #Speccy #Spectrum #SpectrumNext #ZXSpectrumNext #retrocomputing

  9. Regarding ZX Spectrum Next (KS3) dual SD card support:

    • There are no exact specs confirmed by any official source describing how dual SD support will work.

    That being said, a rough consensus of sorts seems to have formed among enthusiasts about the most plausible model that's to be expected:

    • Internal SD likely holds system / OS / firmware stuff

    • External SD likely handles games, data, user storage

    • Internal SD is probably not removable via standard user access

    • Backing up internal without opening is uncertain / possibly non-trivial

    Other conjectures about system updates over WiFI and other work modes have been theorised, but seem to be considered less plausible by most.

    #ZXSpectrum #speccy #Spectrum #ZXSpectrumNext #SpectrumNext #retrocomputing

  10. Being a giant nerd has never been easier. Look at all this nerd shit everywhere! I love it! Anyways, here’s a very, very nerdy thing on Kickstarter for us nerds of a certain vintage and those who have an affinity for the early days of home computers.

    kickstarter.com/projects/spect

    Yeah I’m on there. My nickname is ‘Debt Set Billy.’ 😂

    #ZXSpectrumNext #ZXSpectrum #SinclairSpectrum #SinclairZXSpectrum #48K

  11. Watch a walkthrough of the #ZXSpectrumNext #CSpect emulator code base. Peek() behind the curtain as I talk through the code, how it works, what's involved, the problems emulating this machine has, and some of the plans going forward.

    It's bigger on the inside!

    #retro #retrodev #ZXSpectrum
    youtube.com/watch?v=hjsvlCA3sO