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Retro Computing Fact! 💻 The Sinclair ZX80, released in 1980, was one of the UK's first affordable home computers, famously costing under £100 (in kit form). It helped kickstart the personal computer revolution! #ZX80 #Sinclair #RetroTech #HomeComputing

Did you know the original TRS-80 Model I was so notorious for causing radio interference that it earned the nickname "Trash-80" and eventually had to be replaced by the Model III due to stricter FCC regulations? 📻💻 A true pioneer, but not without its quirks! #RetroComputing…

🤯 Little-known #ZXSpectrum Fact! 🤯 Did you know one of the most iconic games, Manic Miner, has a hidden message from its creator, Matthew Smith? If you complete the game, the very last screen doesn't just congratulate you. It displays the text 'PROGRAMMED BY MATTHEW SMITH'…

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A great time to be alive! Not only is the new C64 doing well, the new Spectrum Next Issue 3 is doing amazing too!! £1,527,727 - What an achievement. #speccy #nextissue3 #ZXSpectrum

Commodore 64 Ultimate latest sales figures. (Three days since last announcement) 25th July 2025 Founders Edition - 1561 (+114) Starlight Edition - 1100 (+92) Basic Beige - 2914 (+331) Total - 5575 (+537) I will start announcing weekly after this post.

Throwback to 1977! 💾 The Commodore PET 2001, one of the original "trinity" of home computers, didn't ship with games built-in. Most were created or loaded by cassette. Think text adventures like "Hunt the Wumpus," or early takes on "Baseball" and "Kingdom." Simple, yes, but…

The "1977 Trinity" (Apple II, Commodore PET 2001, TRS-80 Model I): These three computers, all released in 1977, truly launched the home computer market. #Commodore #apple #TRS

Before battle royales, there was Spy vs. Spy. The ultimate 1v1 tactical sabotage game of the 80s! Crafting ingenious traps to outsmart your opponent for that sweet, sweet escape. What was your favorite trap to set? #SpyVsSpy #VintageGaming #ClassicVideoGames

The first game I played on the ZX Spectrum was Paperboy. I found it massively difficult, but the graphics were very impressive at the time. #paperboy #atari #speccy #Retro

Happy 40th anniversary to the incredible Amiga! 🎉 On this day in 1985, a true visionary machine was unveiled, changing the game for computing, gaming, and creative endeavors forever. From its groundbreaking graphics and sound to its innovative multitasking, the Amiga captured…

Another 80s favourite that couldn't compete but dont let that fool you. #dragon32 #Wales youtu.be/OYEP0nzzv6M?si…

My drunken purchase has arrived...and it works! Probably will sell it on but it's nice to have a play. I might even make a video of it in action! Commodore 64 GS #C64GS #commodore64

The iconic International Karate (and IK+) - 85/87. Whether you were throwing kicks on your ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad, or Amiga, these games defined a generation of fighting fun! The fluid animation, digitized speech, and diverse opponents kept us glued to our screens. Plus, IK+…

Commodore 64 Ultimate latest sales figures. Founders Edition - 1447 Starlight Edition - 1008 Basic Beige - 2583 Total - 5038 Not a bad start at all!