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Here is my current collection of 'older' computers and consoles. Updated again because I forgot that I had a ZX81, PS2 Slim and a PS3! I think I've remembered everything this time.....
#retrogaming #retrogamer #retrocomputing
#retrogaming #retrogamer #retrocomputing
The Facebook Marketplace gods have deemed me worthy today. Just arrived home with this lot after picking it up for an absolute bargain price. No idea if it works yet but it looks like none of it has been tampered with which is a good sign.
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Facebook Marketplace gods have deemed me worthy today. Just arrived home with this lot after picking it up for an absolute bargain price. No idea if it works yet but it looks like none of it has been tampered with which is a good sign.
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
Ahh the rare but beautiful Facebook Marketplace bargain find! Absolutely delighted. 😎 🥳
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
November 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Ahh the rare but beautiful Facebook Marketplace bargain find! Absolutely delighted. 😎 🥳
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #commodore
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This was a turning point for me. I'd been given a ZX Spectrum by my father-in-law. It looked in near mint condition, yet didn't work. It'd sat in the corner of our spare room for a while, then I took it into work to diagnose. It kickstarted my fascination with retro and vintage computer electronics.
Fixing a poorly ZX-Spectrum (Intro) - L Break Into Program, 0:1
I inherited a boxed 48K Spectrum from my father-in-law a couple of years ago. Much to my delight it was in mint condition. It looked like it had hardly being used. You can imagine my disappointment wh...
www.breakintoprogram.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This was a turning point for me. I'd been given a ZX Spectrum by my father-in-law. It looked in near mint condition, yet didn't work. It'd sat in the corner of our spare room for a while, then I took it into work to diagnose. It kickstarted my fascination with retro and vintage computer electronics.
Vectrex Mini Kickstarter is live and already doing incredibly well.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
Vectrex Mini
The best vector console is back!
www.kickstarter.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Vectrex Mini Kickstarter is live and already doing incredibly well.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/185...
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A piece of #AlteredBeast artwork that I have no idea where it was used (probably on a magazine) or if it was used, nor the artist. Still, a really nice one! Usual upscale/clean/retouch process applied.
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A piece of #AlteredBeast artwork that I have no idea where it was used (probably on a magazine) or if it was used, nor the artist. Still, a really nice one! Usual upscale/clean/retouch process applied.
October 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
So after 5 years the 60" TV I use on my sim rig has died. Beyond economic repair so it's time for an upgrade. Triple 32" screens incoming!
Just got to work out how to best mount them. #simracing #iracing
Just got to work out how to best mount them. #simracing #iracing
October 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
So after 5 years the 60" TV I use on my sim rig has died. Beyond economic repair so it's time for an upgrade. Triple 32" screens incoming!
Just got to work out how to best mount them. #simracing #iracing
Just got to work out how to best mount them. #simracing #iracing
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Been having a disc tidy up and found a series only partially published, so I have put the full set on my blog page so that they are not lost. See
www.uridiumauthor.blogspot.co.uk
which also goes by its new web address with blogger instead of blogspot.
www.uridiumauthor.blogspot.co.uk
which also goes by its new web address with blogger instead of blogspot.
The Beginning
www.uridiumauthor.blogspot.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Been having a disc tidy up and found a series only partially published, so I have put the full set on my blog page so that they are not lost. See
www.uridiumauthor.blogspot.co.uk
which also goes by its new web address with blogger instead of blogspot.
www.uridiumauthor.blogspot.co.uk
which also goes by its new web address with blogger instead of blogspot.
Greatest console of all time? For me it's the mighty Vectrex.
My favourite item in my collection by far. Here is the one I got for Christmas in 1984 along with some of my games. All thankfully owned since the 80s.
My favourite item in my collection by far. Here is the one I got for Christmas in 1984 along with some of my games. All thankfully owned since the 80s.
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Greatest console of all time? For me it's the mighty Vectrex.
My favourite item in my collection by far. Here is the one I got for Christmas in 1984 along with some of my games. All thankfully owned since the 80s.
My favourite item in my collection by far. Here is the one I got for Christmas in 1984 along with some of my games. All thankfully owned since the 80s.
What's your best TV/monitor for a quick bit of retro gaming on original hardware? For me it's the Sony KDL 15G2000. It's a 15" 1024x768 TV. Supports 576p, 576i and 480p.
It has inputs for for RF, composite, component, RGB SCART, S-Video and VGA. It's absolutely superb. #retrogaming #retrocomputing
It has inputs for for RF, composite, component, RGB SCART, S-Video and VGA. It's absolutely superb. #retrogaming #retrocomputing
October 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What's your best TV/monitor for a quick bit of retro gaming on original hardware? For me it's the Sony KDL 15G2000. It's a 15" 1024x768 TV. Supports 576p, 576i and 480p.
It has inputs for for RF, composite, component, RGB SCART, S-Video and VGA. It's absolutely superb. #retrogaming #retrocomputing
It has inputs for for RF, composite, component, RGB SCART, S-Video and VGA. It's absolutely superb. #retrogaming #retrocomputing
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My first computer was #ZXSpectrum 48K from John Menzies in May 1983. Next was a +2 from Dixons in '86. Then a #SAMCoupe in '93.
The SAM Coupe continues to be my platform of choice designing hardware, software and 'SAM Revival' mag -> www.samcoupe.com
But I do some ZX hardware too! zx.samcoupe.com
The SAM Coupe continues to be my platform of choice designing hardware, software and 'SAM Revival' mag -> www.samcoupe.com
But I do some ZX hardware too! zx.samcoupe.com
Advert Lucky Dip: Dec 1983: Spectrum 48K ad from John Menzies (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) #zxspectrum #retrogaming
(+BBC Model B; Commodore 64; Dragon 32; Vic 20; ZX Printer; Chectah Ram Pack 32K; ZX81; Protek 'Spectrum' Giftpack; Saiba Cassette Recorder; Matrix-Gridrunner II, and more)
(+BBC Model B; Commodore 64; Dragon 32; Vic 20; ZX Printer; Chectah Ram Pack 32K; ZX81; Protek 'Spectrum' Giftpack; Saiba Cassette Recorder; Matrix-Gridrunner II, and more)
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
My first computer was #ZXSpectrum 48K from John Menzies in May 1983. Next was a +2 from Dixons in '86. Then a #SAMCoupe in '93.
The SAM Coupe continues to be my platform of choice designing hardware, software and 'SAM Revival' mag -> www.samcoupe.com
But I do some ZX hardware too! zx.samcoupe.com
The SAM Coupe continues to be my platform of choice designing hardware, software and 'SAM Revival' mag -> www.samcoupe.com
But I do some ZX hardware too! zx.samcoupe.com
By 91 things were not too bad for the NES in the UK and it had begun to catch the Master System in sales.
The attempts by Mattel to sell it a number of years earlier were just bizarre. It looked like some weird TV toy thing with a useless robot attached. No wonder no one bought one back then.
The attempts by Mattel to sell it a number of years earlier were just bizarre. It looked like some weird TV toy thing with a useless robot attached. No wonder no one bought one back then.
October 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
By 91 things were not too bad for the NES in the UK and it had begun to catch the Master System in sales.
The attempts by Mattel to sell it a number of years earlier were just bizarre. It looked like some weird TV toy thing with a useless robot attached. No wonder no one bought one back then.
The attempts by Mattel to sell it a number of years earlier were just bizarre. It looked like some weird TV toy thing with a useless robot attached. No wonder no one bought one back then.
I've always loved the many floppy options that emerged for consoles over the decades - not that I've ever owned any! Some of these were never released of course. #retrogaming #retrogamer #sega #nintendo
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I've always loved the many floppy options that emerged for consoles over the decades - not that I've ever owned any! Some of these were never released of course. #retrogaming #retrogamer #sega #nintendo
How long will it take A.I. to draw an image like this even remotely correctly? 1yr? 5yrs? 10yrs? Never?
#retrogaming #retrocomputers #retrogamer
#retrogaming #retrocomputers #retrogamer
October 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
How long will it take A.I. to draw an image like this even remotely correctly? 1yr? 5yrs? 10yrs? Never?
#retrogaming #retrocomputers #retrogamer
#retrogaming #retrocomputers #retrogamer
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Spectrum Next #Delphian progress: been working on the transition into space, and it's almost there... just needs a starfield, planets, the sun... Oh well, one step at a time...
I've also been rearranging code to use RAM banks so I only bank in code that's needed. Anyway, starfield next!😀
I've also been rearranging code to use RAM banks so I only bank in code that's needed. Anyway, starfield next!😀
October 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Spectrum Next #Delphian progress: been working on the transition into space, and it's almost there... just needs a starfield, planets, the sun... Oh well, one step at a time...
I've also been rearranging code to use RAM banks so I only bank in code that's needed. Anyway, starfield next!😀
I've also been rearranging code to use RAM banks so I only bank in code that's needed. Anyway, starfield next!😀
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Spectrum Next #Delphian progress: decided not to code going into space, but to land the ship (with auto landing) and exit to walk around. Walking around has a different screen surround, plus a larger view (and it runs a bit faster too). 😀
Next step: flight into space and adding a starfield... 🙂
Next step: flight into space and adding a starfield... 🙂
October 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Spectrum Next #Delphian progress: decided not to code going into space, but to land the ship (with auto landing) and exit to walk around. Walking around has a different screen surround, plus a larger view (and it runs a bit faster too). 😀
Next step: flight into space and adding a starfield... 🙂
Next step: flight into space and adding a starfield... 🙂
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October 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The oldest 3 consoles in my collection.
Interstate TV Pong (1977)
Philips Videopac G7000 (1978)
Atari VCS 6 switch (1978)
I'm so lucky that these 3 have survived all those house moves and clear-outs, and even stuff like flood damage over the years. And still working like new. #atari #pong #g7000
Interstate TV Pong (1977)
Philips Videopac G7000 (1978)
Atari VCS 6 switch (1978)
I'm so lucky that these 3 have survived all those house moves and clear-outs, and even stuff like flood damage over the years. And still working like new. #atari #pong #g7000
October 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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November marks my 20th year on the magazine. I think that deserves a self-congratulatory pat on the back.
For every like this receives I'll try and recall one anecdote (interesting or otherwise) about my time on the mag.
(this is one of my favourite covers by armyoftrolls)
For every like this receives I'll try and recall one anecdote (interesting or otherwise) about my time on the mag.
(this is one of my favourite covers by armyoftrolls)
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
November marks my 20th year on the magazine. I think that deserves a self-congratulatory pat on the back.
For every like this receives I'll try and recall one anecdote (interesting or otherwise) about my time on the mag.
(this is one of my favourite covers by armyoftrolls)
For every like this receives I'll try and recall one anecdote (interesting or otherwise) about my time on the mag.
(this is one of my favourite covers by armyoftrolls)
Who remembers the 1987 Game Over "nipplegate" controversy?
The original box art and magazine covers had shop owners putting stuff on the top shelves alongside the porn mags.
The offending nips were eventually erased from existence!😂 #retrogaming #retrocomputing #zxspectrum #c64
The original box art and magazine covers had shop owners putting stuff on the top shelves alongside the porn mags.
The offending nips were eventually erased from existence!😂 #retrogaming #retrocomputing #zxspectrum #c64
October 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Who remembers the 1987 Game Over "nipplegate" controversy?
The original box art and magazine covers had shop owners putting stuff on the top shelves alongside the porn mags.
The offending nips were eventually erased from existence!😂 #retrogaming #retrocomputing #zxspectrum #c64
The original box art and magazine covers had shop owners putting stuff on the top shelves alongside the porn mags.
The offending nips were eventually erased from existence!😂 #retrogaming #retrocomputing #zxspectrum #c64
Look at this absolutely fantastic modern port of OutRun to the Game Boy Color. #retrogaming #sega #nintendo #gameboy
rocketshippark.itch.io/what-if-outrun
rocketshippark.itch.io/what-if-outrun
OutRun GB by Rocketship Park
OutRun for the Game Boy Color
rocketshippark.itch.io
September 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Look at this absolutely fantastic modern port of OutRun to the Game Boy Color. #retrogaming #sega #nintendo #gameboy
rocketshippark.itch.io/what-if-outrun
rocketshippark.itch.io/what-if-outrun
Got to love the appliance of science! This UV box I put together plus some liquid hydrogen peroxide can transform sad looking plastics. #retrocomputing #atari #retrocomputers
September 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Got to love the appliance of science! This UV box I put together plus some liquid hydrogen peroxide can transform sad looking plastics. #retrocomputing #atari #retrocomputers
Daley Thompson's Decathlon gets all the love but I always felt that Super-Test was the better game. Released on many 8-bit platforms, and for Speccy owners it also had a nicely enhanced 128K version. #retrogames #retrogamer #retrocomputing #zxspectrum
September 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Daley Thompson's Decathlon gets all the love but I always felt that Super-Test was the better game. Released on many 8-bit platforms, and for Speccy owners it also had a nicely enhanced 128K version. #retrogames #retrogamer #retrocomputing #zxspectrum
These are absolutely superb. I ordered the digital bundle but prints are available also. www.scottbatemanart.co.uk/zx-spectrum-...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #retrocomputing
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #retrocomputing
September 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
These are absolutely superb. I ordered the digital bundle but prints are available also. www.scottbatemanart.co.uk/zx-spectrum-...
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #retrocomputing
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #retrocomputing
I think what planet Earth needs is a small but manageable alien invasion that forces us all to unite to achieve victory.
September 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I think what planet Earth needs is a small but manageable alien invasion that forces us all to unite to achieve victory.