The computer ZX Spectrumlaunched in 1982, was the first contact with computing for millions of Europeans. 42 years later it is launched The Spectruma very faithful recreation that allows you to play more than 10,000 games on the legendary computer. We show you where to download ZX Spectrum games legally.
The ZX Spectrum was launched at a time when home computing did not exist in Europe. There were computers in companies, universities, and schools, but almost no one had a computer at home, because they were very expensive, and the software was focused on business or education.
In the early 80s, microcomputers such as the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 or MSX They brought computing to homesfor just 35,000 pesetas (about 200 euros). They were computers that could be programmed, but also played with.
Where to download ZX Spectrum games
In Spain, and in most of Europe, the most popular of all was the ZX Spectrum 48Kwith its legendary rubber keys and only 48 KB of memory. It gave rise to the first generation of computer enthusiaststhat is why it is a computer that is remembered with great affection.
42 years later it goes on sale The Spectruma near-perfect recreation of the original, with its rubber keys and rainbow casing. The difference is that the hardware is an emulator boardhas an HDMI output for modern televisions, and accepts all types of controls with its four HDMI outputs.
Here you can see an unboxing of the press edition. The commercial version is the same, but with another box, and without the merchandising:
The Spectrum comes with 48 gamesincluding some created by Spanish companies, such as Army Moves either Phantis.
The main characteristic of this recreation is that you can play your own games, through a USB pendrive.
There are people who programmed their own games when they were children, or many titles that they remember fondly from their childhood, and that are not among the 48 included in the new console. let’s see how to install our games on The Spectrum.
How to download ZX Spectrum games and how to install them on The Spectrum
First of all, you need a pendrive with a maximum of 32 GB. You must format it in FAT32 and there must be at least one MBR partition. With the classic Windows formatting it is fine, but if you don’t know how to do it, another option is to download the pendrive image from the manufacturer’s websitedepending on the size you have, and mount it on your pendrive with an application like Balena Etcher.
Once the pendrive is ready, you need games. The Spectrum accepts games in Z80, TAP, PZX, TZX, SNA and SZX formats.
Where to download Spectrum games legally? The best place is the Internet Archive, as they have a category of commercial Spectrum games that are no longer licensed, or have been donated by the companies. There is 9,666 gamespractically all the most mythical and well-known, including the Spanish ones:
Internet Archive
One thing that demonstrates the greatness of ZX Spectrumis that although he is already more than 40 years old, games are still being made for him.
Most are free, but some that have a lot of work behind them are for sale. They have commercial quality.
You can download the free games homebrew from ZX Spectrum, and buy the paid ones, in the indie game store Itch.io:
itch.io
Once you have the games, all you need is copy them to the pendrive, and insert it into one of The Spectrum’s USB ports.
A new icon will appear in the computer’s main menu to access the pendrive. Simply choose the game you want to play… And enjoy!
The Spectrum, a tribute to the legendary ZX Spectrum, goes on sale today at a price of 99 euros. It is Amazon that is already number 1 in sales in the console section, surpassing the PS5 and the Switch. Not bad at all!
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