The Spectrum review: A ZX Spectrum Lover’s Dream or Disaster?

Published: 21 November 2024
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Get The Spectrum: https://amzn.to/4i14r9Q (not sponsored) | Is The Spectrum the ultimate tribute to the legendary Sinclair ZX Spectrum, or just another retro cash grab? Join me as I unbox, test, and review this fascinating new clone of the 1980s computer that changed the gaming world forever. 🧑‍🏭 Thanks to http://PCBWay.com for great PCBs from $5!
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MENU:
0:00 Intro & Context
1:03 My Spectrum Story
4:10 Unboxing
11:25 Setup
11:39 Teardown & Latency
12:14 Playtest!
18:26 BASIC & Different Spectrums
19:20 Loading a Tape game
22:12 Review Score & Supporter Cred

CORRECTION:
4:50 I'm told the USB Microdrive is only included for those silly "influencers", sorry, but is apparently available separately

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