A new video from me, looking at using the AMOS animation language, AMAL, to create Space Race Version 2, based on the arcade cabinet at @retrocollective.co.uk . In this video I get things off the ground, so to speak. 😅 youtu.be/zQhNU1rfD6U #amiga #amos #retrocomputing #indiedev

Just popped to the shops. Did I miss the Rapture again?

I’m feeling the same as Iain and I think it’s singing we should be able to talk about, as terrifying as I find it.

March 1978 New York Times ad for a David Bowie tour.

Lovely to wake up today having got to 27,000 (+!) subscribers on my little YouTube channel. The latest video is also doing well :) youtu.be/U1TP9-ZlRFY Thanks everyone who has subbed, joined the Patreon and helped the Garge Conversion GoFundMe in the last two weeks! #retrogaming #retrocomputing

(1/2) Who remembers when you could walk into a high street shop and buy a soundchip? 😆 I make a range of sound related hardware for #retrocomputing For the #SAMCoupe: www.samcoupe.com SID Soundchip Interface Quazar Surround soundcard #retrogaming #8bit #chiptune #demoscene #synthesizer #indiedev

New video up and it’s a fun one! The Rare 1980's Sam Coupé Retro Computer – Episode 1: Inspection & First Power Up! youtu.be/U1TP9-ZlRFY #retrogaming #zxspectrum #80s #80snostalgia #nostalgia

What’s it like to visit us? cybergeekgirl.co.uk/review-a-jou... Thank you to @cybergeekgirl.bsky.social for the wonderful write up, it was lovely to meet you.

I’m still proud of this one. My full restoration of a scrap Nintendo Game Boy into a modernised handheld. Shot years ago on nothing more glamorous than an iPhone 7, but it still holds up I think? 📺 Watch here: youtu.be/eitWima6X44 #GameBoy #Restoration #RetroGaming

Ok, so a new video is up and I’m asking for help in this one. Bad news - New Filming Area NOT possible... So a Dining Room fixing area tour and a K1C Printer Fix. youtu.be/dQH5lBYXCCE There’s a donations page if anyone can help: gofund.me/9f40b8cec it’s a dream at the moment.

@samcoupe.com I've sent you a DM about my SAM video.

Best show on Bluesky!

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Hey Everyone! If you bought a PicoMicroMac before July 1, 2025, you may want to grab our new firmware! It improves video quality when driving LCD monitors. We also built it for two resolutions: the original 512x342 and full 640x480. Grab the update here. jcm-1.com/product/pi...

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Just looking at a few videos of RetroFest in Swindon and remembering how much fun I had with a BBC.

Well, here we are. When that chopper opens fire we're in the first act of The Running Man by @stephenking.bsky.social. People hail Carl Sagan as predicting these rising tides, but we are now in a reality show as depicted in that story. A crass world of cheap cult celebrity and misinformation.

New Printables release! Greaseweazle v4.1 3.5 Inch Disk Drive Enclosure: www.printables.com/model/132306... I finished this up 2 months ago and had forgot about it until someone mentioned it. Like and repost pls.

My eldest child finally gets a job.. In Minecraft. Drop by and give it a like and a comment if you are so inclined. She's be thrilled. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y00m...

applying for jobs again

I don’t usually share things like this, but my friend Ryan has suffered a devastating flood and his insurance doesn’t cover him (does cover volcanoes though??) - if you’re looking for a good deed for the day perhaps consider helping a little on his gofundme? gofund.me/f8464158 - any amount helps.

Excellent resources for the fabled Sam Coupé. #retrocomputing #80s

Windows 95 changed home computing forever. And by ‘changed,’ I mean ‘introduced us to the concept of reinstalling your OS every six months.’ #Windows95 #90sTech #RetroComputing #OSHistory #PCGaming

The SAM Coupé was poorly marketed as a Spectrum successor but ended up as the Spectrum’s slightly awkward younger cousin who never got invited to family gatherings. It was so much more as well... #SAMCoupe #8bit #ZXSpectrum #RetroTech #HomeComputers

Schools forced kids to learn on the BBC Micro, then expected them to go home and understand their Spectrum’s rubber keyboard. No wonder so many ‘80s kids got good at troubleshooting. #BBCMicro #Acorn #RetroTech #80sComputing #8bit

The Commodore Amiga was the best machine of its generation. So naturally, Commodore found a way to completely ruin it. What the hell happened? #Amiga #16bit #RetroComputing #AmigaVsAtari #90sGaming

The Dragon 32 was a noble attempt at a British-built home computer. Unfortunately, it was also a noble attempt at making TRS-80 software seem desirable. I have one now, but I'm finding it hard to find anyone saying positive things. Can anyone help? #Dragon32 #8bit #RetroTech #80sComputing

MSX was supposed to be the ‘standard’ for home computing. In the UK, that standard was ‘virtually unknown.’ which has left me a bit obsessed about what I missed out on. If anyone can share the best things about MSX I'd love to hear about it. #MSX #RetroComputing #80sTech #8bit #HomeComputers

Atari ST users swore blind that their machine was superior to the Amiga. Then they saw Shadow of the Beast running on an A500 and went very quiet. #AtariST #16bit #RetroGaming #80sTech #AmigaVsAtari

The Amstrad CPC came with a monitor, making it look serious. Shame most people only used it to load tapes for 15 minutes and play Chuckie Egg. #Amstrad #CPC464 #RetroGaming #80sComputers #8bit

Acorn had a habit of being ahead of its time - first with RISC computing, then with its own demise. Imagine if the Archimedes had been marketed as well as the BBC Micro. #Acorn #Archimedes #RISC #RetroComputing #80sTech

The ZX Spectrum’s rainbow stripe wasn’t just branding - it was a warning label for the colour clash inside. Yet somehow, we adored every garish blob. #ZXSpectrum #RetroGaming #8bit #80sComputing #RetroTech

First huge surprise of the year from #GTW with Sensible Soccer for the #NES recovered! A near-complete conversion seemingly unknown until now. Missing for 32 years, you can finally play it. Go be a goal-scoring superstar hero! ⚽ www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/03/sens...

The Jupiter Ace (1982) used Forth instead of BASIC. Would programming in schools have changed if Forth had been more widely adopted? Who preferred Forth? And WHY are these so madly expensive now? #JupiterAce #Forth #RetroComputing #80sTech

The Acorn Archimedes (1987) introduced the ARM architecture still used today. How different would computing be if another chip design had become dominant? Would the world be different? #Acorn #Archimedes #ARM #TechHistory

The Oric-1 sold well at first but faded against the Spectrum. If it had received stronger software support, could it have been a real competitor? What happened? #Oric #Oric1 #RetroComputing #80sTech

MSX aimed to standardise home computing. If it had gained more traction in the UK, could it have prevented the market from becoming so fragmented? We all remember the many multiple software formats in shops like Woolworths! #MSX #80sComputing #RetroTech #HomeComputers

Early Access: Patrons are now enjoying a Retro Tea Break with MicroProse founder John "Wild Bill" Stealey. His early years, flight experience, his first impressions of Sid Meier and the highs and lows of MicroProse. Support us at patreon.com/theretrocoll...

The Dragon 32 was largely TRS-80 compatible. Why didn't this give it an advantage? It seemed to struggle because it lacked the software library of its rivals? I'm perplexed why this relatively easy win wasn't taken by the exploding computer market?? #TRS80 #RetroComputers #80sGaming

My first computer was an Acorn Electron. Like a cheaper BBC Micro, but lacking it's speed. Did it help make computing accessible in general, or did it hold back Acorn’s home market success due to poor timing? #AcornElectron #BBCMicro #RetroComputing #80sTech

Atari’s 8-bit range had better graphics and sound than many rivals, yet it never dominated in the UK. What held it back, and how could it have succeeded? #Atari #8bit #RetroGaming #80sComputers

The ZX81 refined the ZX80’s minimalist approach, making computing more affordable. If Sinclair had pursued more powerful hardware instead of cost-cutting, would the UK’s home computer boom have played out differently? #ZX81 #ZX80 #Sinclair #RetroComputing

If UK schools had standardised on a ZX Spectrum (or even a C64!) instead of the BBC Micro, how differently might the UK’s software industry have evolved? Would ARM have existed? #BBCMicro #RetroTech #80sComputing #Education

The CPC 464 came with a monitor, unlike most rivals. Did this make it ahead of its time, or did it limit its adoption compared to cheaper options? I think it might have made an all-in-one purchase a simpler option for non tech savvy parents? Pricey though. #RetroComputing #Amstrad #CPC464 #80sTech

I personally think the C64’s SID chip shaped game music. But do you think its distinct sound influenced modern chiptune and gaming audio more than its competitors? I think it did but I’d be interested in getting a wider perspective on it. #c64 #chiptunes #demoscene #retrocomputing #retrogaming #80s

If the Spectrum had launched with a proper keyboard, would it have had an even greater impact, or was its affordability the real key to its success. If so, why did they release the fairly awful 48k Plus keyboard? #retrogaming #retrocomputing #80s #nostalgia #zxspectrum

Well I've left you all alone today with my incessant retro questions. I've been making an effort to be a bit more active on social media whilst I get my new home up to scratch and can get back to video making. Hope everone is doing ok? What are you all up to? I'd love to know!