The ZX Spectrum shouldn’t have been that big of a deal. It was a budget and underpowered personal computer released at a time when the personal computer industry had more options than most people ...

I, like many, spend many years playing Spectrum games. I defended the computer in the school playground, I kept playing with the machine long after everyone had migrated to likes of the Atari ST and ...

The ZX Spectrum goes back into production this week, and you’ll be able to get your hands on one in April. According to Mark Goldby, MD of the reborn Speccie manufacturer SMS Electronics, ‘This is all ...

The Spectrum faithfully recreates the 80s original with its rubber keys and classic games, delighting older gamers, while younger players may face a steep learning curve due to tricky controls and ...

Looking back from a world of smartphones and Xboxes, it’s astonishing that such a commercially successful product could have happened with this unglamorous and flawed piece of equipment. Yes, I’m a ...

A recreation of the classic ZX Spectrum computer, The Spectrum is one of the must-have retro gaming gifts this Christmas. The Spectrum supports 720p HD output via HDMI and comes with four USB ports ...

Elite Systems is taking steps to remove a line of classic ZX Spectrum games from the iOS App Store amid questions from a number of developers over royalty payments and rights licensing surrounding ...

Older gamers and students of history might recall the ZX Spectrum, a primarily UK-based console from the early 1980s. Even so, you might not know the patchy history of Willy's Great Adventure, first ...

Celebrate today's 30th anniversary of the release of the ZX Spectrum by singing about gold. Then enjoy reliving some of the great games of the 1980s. For the authentic audio experience, play this ...

Video game publisher Plaion recently announced plans to release a modern day recreation of the beloved ZX Spectrum. Launching on November 22, The Spectrum will ship with 48 pre-installed retro games, ...

In its early promotional material for the ZX Spectrum, Sinclair often went to almost painful lengths to avoid using the word 'games'. Released 35 years ago this month, the microcomputer was designed ...