New ZX Spectrum Goes On Sale In April -> http://news.sky.com/story/1407829/new-zx-spectrum-goes-on-sale-in-april http://media.skynews.com/media/images/generated/2015/1/14/363311/default/v1/72224879-1-762x428.jpg NEW - Thanks Loonylion! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN8aDkgqHn4 OLD Millions of the consoles were sold by Sinclair Computers in 1982 - now they're being relaunched for a new generation. 15:58, UK, Wednesday 14 January 2015 ZX Spectrum The original ZX Spectrum is a classic console A remodelled version of the classic 1980s ZX Spectrum console is to go into production in Nottinghamshire. SMS Electronics will manufacture the device - renamed the Sinclair Spectrum Vega - at its factory in Beeston. Five million of the original consoles were manufactured and sold by Sinclair Computers in 1982. The latest iteration of the console will look the same as the original, and comes pre-loaded with more than 1,000 classic games. The console was best-known for titles including Jetpac, Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy, and Ant Attack. Bob Pitchford, sales and marketing director for SMS Electronics, said: "A lot of these games are known to people who have followed the gaming industry for many years. "There has been a tremendous amount of research which shows the gaming market has become more sophisticated - which means it’s also become more expensive. "The graphics these consoles deliver may require you to buy a new TV but what about the huge market for Joe Bloggs who just wants to play Pac-Man?" The updated system was developed by Luton-based Retro Computers. The first run of 1,000 machines has been financed by a crowdfunding campaign - which offered people the chance to have their names included on a roll of honour installed on them. It is expected to sell for less than £100 when it goes on sale in April. Thought's and comments are welcome! ? ----------- https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sinclair-zx-spectrum-vega ---------
I wish the new one had a full keyboard, it's missing the point of the original spectrum, which was to get people interested in computers, and in making their own software (usually games)
I think my dad had one of these, somehow the image looks de ja vu to me. I'll try dig up his collection of old stuff, can't remember where I kept it when I re-organized his things. Maybe it's the same thing, maybe not.
The pitcure shown is not the NEW ZX , we will have to wait and see for final production and release. But I agree, Programing is good way for loads of kids to learn once again!. and making games of there own program scrip's . I know 1000's of games are inbuilt , but they should have sec's loading times unlike the old days. Maybe they should are have done USB port's for flashdrive are harddrive connection, are maybe WIFI to buy are download games if they had a site .
ive seen a picture of the new one, it has a d-pad, a run button and 4 other buttons, and can load from an sd card.
That's grate , could you please upload the pic imgur are timypic, and upload and post BBCode to first page ?, thanks. Wow all that added too
Ok, so I've just returned from his lair, I mean his cabinets in our home library. Turned out it was another Sinclare product. Not the one above. It was this: A quick look into the tin box, I think the ZX81 set is still complete and doesn't seems to be damaged, regardless in working condition or not.
Thanks Loony ^ , Added to first page as NEW and OLD Yep you are right, they should have keep the keyboard! . Are they could have used a separate wireless pad!. Post Merge: [time]1421337359[/time] Wow that is gate even better then the one here this UK had Post Merge: [time]1421338696[/time] EDIT: I wonder what they intend to do with the SD CARD functions ? EDIT: Yep you can add .tap images too. Calbles, are wireless, rechargeable battery ?, are cable power ? Post Merge: [time]1421342274[/time] https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sinclair-zx-spectrum-vega ---------
As the website say's https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sinclair-zx-spectrum-vega "Every Vega sold will contribute to a children's charity" Nice of them! . And final release might be
Easy-er, For you're self excuse! I buying this some of it will go to charity, Big kid in you saying I'm buying this for myself too ;D !.
