The ZX Spectrum Next has now been revealed. We see the presentation LIVE & converse to Henriqiue Olifiers proper after to get his ideas and views on this new Design by Rick Dickinson – unique designer of ZX81, ZX Spectrum, Plus, 128 and QL.

More information: www.specnext.com 

Video gamesYouCherished had first hand expertise of seeing the primary worldwide reveal of the ZX Spectrum Next by Henrique Olifiers at Play Expo Blackpool on Saturday thirtieth May.

Below you may look ahead to your self the hour lengthy presentation and put up launch interview we received with Henrique Olifiers afterwards.

Here Henrique reveals the imaginative and prescient and fervour behind rekindling the Sinclair and ZX Spectrum method to design, performance, worth for cash and match for function for avid gamers and coders alike.

Designed by unique Sinclair Research, product designer Rick Dickinson, the ZX Spectrum Next guarantees to replicate the superb fashion and design aptitude of most of the Sinclair merchandise of the early Eighties.

Alongside Rick and Henrique – they’ve assembled a core crew of consultants within the area of {hardware} and software program to make this a robust proposition to their up and coming crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Information on this may be acquired when you join at their web site: www.specnext.com – see extra on the crew under:

Alongside the design and look of the pc – it should pack a critical punch with HDMI outputs and far far more. You get the unique expertise as a pc because the {hardware} comprises a Z80 processor with the power to play outdated classics and extra demanding new video games made for the spectrum fan even in 2016!

What’s contained in the ZX Spectrum Next:

Processor: Z80 3.5Mhz and 7Mhz modes

Memory: 512Kb RAM Video: ULA+ that includes expanded video modes and colors

Video Output: RGB, VGA, mini HDMI (mini HDMI requires RPi Zero add- on)

Storage: SD Card slot, with DivMMC-compatible protocol

Audio: AY-3-8912 or FM2149 audio chips (selectable) with stereo output Joystick: DB9 suitable with Interface 1 or Interface 2 protocols (selectable) PS/2 port: Mouse with Kempston mode emulation or an exterior keyboard

Extras: Multiface performance for reminiscence entry, savegames, cheats and so on.

Tape assist: Mic and Ear ports for tape loading and saving

Interview with Henrique Olifers:

Presentation of the ZX Spectrum Next:

Classic video games to be performed:

NEW developed video games to be performed: