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Post by Benn on Aug 6, 2022 15:24:01 GMT
The stress! The horror!
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Post by KnightBeat on Aug 6, 2022 23:49:59 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 16, 2022 19:48:32 GMT
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Post by Benn on Aug 16, 2022 22:16:55 GMT
My hardback copy has arrived while I was at TFN. It is glorious.
I am going to take my time reading it though. This deserves to be savoured.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 22, 2022 17:47:26 GMT
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 22, 2022 18:23:20 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 22, 2022 18:51:27 GMT
Great game.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 17, 2022 13:25:11 GMT
Crash 2023 Annual has arrived. Nice.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 18, 2022 19:37:10 GMT
Convinced the brother-in-law to order a copy. He was unaware Crash had returned.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2022 16:08:38 GMT
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Post by KnightBeat on Dec 1, 2022 18:34:27 GMT
Crash 2023 Annual has arrived. Is this the Kickstarter edition? I was under the impression the non-KS editions weren't being distributed until January. |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2022 22:37:57 GMT
The regular A4 versions are going out tomorrow.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 25, 2022 12:08:27 GMT
I got a working 128k +2A Speccy for Chrimbo! The same model I had back in the day!!!!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 25, 2022 12:16:26 GMT
Ordered a minty fresh copy of ye olde 48k Speccy Transformers game.
Another expensive (re-acquired) hobby begins...
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 25, 2022 12:25:25 GMT
Do you need a rummage in my spectrum tape box?
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 25, 2022 13:11:24 GMT
Can't beat original hardware for the full effect. My BBC is still on my desk.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 25, 2022 14:19:47 GMT
Can't beat original hardware for the full effect. My BBC is still on my desk. I do wish I still had my OG C64, still the trusty A1200 is still here. |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 25, 2022 14:57:49 GMT
Do you need a rummage in my spectrum tape box? YES. -Ralph |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 25, 2022 14:59:45 GMT
Was given a few classic games I used to have: Chase HQ, Operation Wolf/Thunderbolt, Daley Thomson's Decathalon, Renegade. Good times. Proper tapes.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 25, 2022 16:19:57 GMT
I look forward to your exploration into getting 40 year old tapes to work. I had enough problems getting my old 5.25 inch discs to read. They needed individual cleaning with isopropyl to work, and the drive heads.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 25, 2022 16:29:16 GMT
It will be a voyage of discovery. I have the new tapes the rebooted Crash magazine have put out. Now I can play them rather than just collect them.
I am told the Speccy has been tested.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 25, 2022 18:34:12 GMT
Oh that one has a built in datacorder! Cheating! Cheating!
Bloody HELL, Doc. That's one hell of a Christmas present. Ralph wins!
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 25, 2022 19:02:49 GMT
Oh yes indeed. I was blown away. Did not expect it at all.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 26, 2022 20:57:37 GMT
Gifted a copy of Space Harrier today!
-Ralph
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Post by KnightBeat on Dec 26, 2022 23:23:58 GMT
That's a great Christmas (or boxing day) present!
Is it just the tape or does it have original packaging as well?
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 27, 2022 10:23:35 GMT
Both the computer and games have all original packaging and are tested. Nostalgia overload.
We are currently away and changing TV's so next week before I get it all set up at home. Very excited.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 27, 2022 10:54:59 GMT
Both the computer and games have all original packaging and are tested. Nostalgia overload. We are currently away and changing TV's so next week before I get it all set up at home. Very excited. -Ralph Make sure the new tv can accept the input from the Spectrum before you buy it. |
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 27, 2022 10:55:44 GMT
Have you got appropriate cables? Old computers and modern TVs sometimes aren't a good fit.
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Post by Pinwig on Dec 27, 2022 11:00:14 GMT
Looks like SCART might be the most straightforward connection - spectrumforeveryone.com/advice/beginners-guide/I would guess if this is a refurbished and tested +2 that it may have had any necessary modifications done for the video signal, and probably comes with the right cable. |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 27, 2022 11:44:26 GMT
Spectrum cable should go into the aerial socket. You'll then need to go into the analogue tuning for the TV and do a scan.
I don't think any Spectrum has an alternate video out
EDIT: I stand corrected on the link above
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