Tag: Consoles

Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled
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Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled

In long awaited news, Nintendo have today unveiled the first look at their new console; the Switch 2. This console has been confirmed to be the successor to the Nintendo Switch, and will release in 2025. As yet no other release date information has been confirmed. Without further ado I'm not going to sit here and list out everything you can see in the unveiling video, because let's face it, that's not what you want from this article! Don't skip past the rest of this piece though, unless you don't want to find out when you can try out the new console for yourself. Enough of my wittering here is what you really came here for. https://youtu.be/WxLUf2kRQRE Hands On After that little teaser. I for one can't wait for more details about the Nintendo Switch 2. Being the Nintendo fan that I ...
TheSpectrum Has Arrived…Again
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TheSpectrum Has Arrived…Again

We first revealed the news of the return of The Spectrum from PLAION and Retro Games Ltd back in August. And now it's officially on sale! This modern recreation of Sir Clive Sinclair’s legendary ZX Spectrum retains its original design while incorporating today’s technology. An 80s Icon The Spectrum is the first to faithfully replicate the design of the iconic 48k ZX Spectrum. At the time the Commodore 64, BBC Micro and ATARI 800XL shared a common aesthetic. This same aesthetic became synonymous with home computers. Which is what set the ZX Spectrum apart. It had a look and feel that had not been seen before. The Spectrum aims to bring back that nostalgic feeling to retro fans. Focusing on an authentic looking, sleek, minimalist design worthy of any display cabinet. Widespread accessibil...
Return of The Spectrum
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Return of The Spectrum

PLAION and Retro Games Ltd. are two big names within the games industry. As a result, who better to announce a modern day recreation of the beautiful 1982 ZX Spectrum?! Thats right retro gamers rejoice, The Spectrum will be launching across Europe on the 22nd November 2024. Iconic A widely recognized symbol of the 1980s is the ZX Spectrum. It is this historical status that helped inspire Retro Games Ltd to make a faithful replica that incorporates modern quality of life features. Modern TVs can display The Spectrum with a 720p HD output via HDMI. The Spectrum provides four USB ports for gamepads and joysticks. Want more nostalgia? How about an exact replica of the famous ‘rubber’ keyboard with fully functioning keys? Did we mention The Spectrum comes with 48 pre-installed games too? Th...