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The Atari 800XL – an un-deserved also ran

The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
The Atari 800XL – an un-deserved also ran
The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
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November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Amstrad’s 8 bit home computers Part 2: From Tape to Disk

We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how…
Amstrad’s 8 bit home computers Part 2: From Tape to Disk
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful they really were. Next we take a look at Amstrad's foray into Disc based systems
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November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Learning: Diagnosing Issues 1 – Testing a PSU

As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
Learning: Diagnosing Issues 1 – Testing a PSU
As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Commodore Amiga CD32: Commodore’s last gaming stand

Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was…
The Commodore Amiga CD32: Commodore’s last gaming stand
Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was it third time the charm? Well no. This is the story of the CD32.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Amstrads 8 bit Home Computers Part 1: CPC 464

We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful…
Amstrads 8 bit Home Computers Part 1: CPC 464
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful they really were. First we look at the CPC 464.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Composite modding a Casio PV-1000

Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
Composite modding a Casio PV-1000
Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Cheetah Bollistick Joypad on the Sinclair Spectrum Plus 3

We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick…
Cheetah Bollistick Joypad on the Sinclair Spectrum Plus 3
We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick manufacturers weren't blind to this and in the last few days before PCs and consoles killed the era of 8 and 16 bit computers.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The NEC PC-FX: The worst business decision in gaming history?

NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an…
The NEC PC-FX: The worst business decision in gaming history?
NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an underpowered machine into the following generation.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Cheetah Remote Action Transmitter

Some might say that wireless controllers didn't really get to a good state until the XBox 360 / Playstation 3 era, but that didn't stop experiments in the generations before that. This is Cheetah's attempt to bring wireless control to the Sinclair Spectrum
Cheetah Remote Action Transmitter
Some might say that wireless controllers didn't really get to a good state until the XBox 360 / Playstation 3 era, but that didn't stop experiments in the generations before that. This is Cheetah's attempt to bring wireless control to the Sinclair Spectrum
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November 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Funtech Super A’Can – Taiwan’s 16 bit challenger

Taiwan might not be known as a gaming powerhouse, but Funtech gave it a go in the 90's with the Super A'Can. Unfortunately they released an 80s machine in the 90s, but it's still an interesting bit of hardware.
The Funtech Super A’Can – Taiwan’s 16 bit challenger
Taiwan might not be known as a gaming powerhouse, but Funtech gave it a go in the 90's with the Super A'Can. Unfortunately they released an 80s machine in the 90s, but it's still an interesting bit of hardware.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reproducing Plastic Parts – Part 3

This is Part 3 Click here for part 2 and here for part 1 The final part of our series on creating replacement plastic parts using silicone moulding. Here's where we bought the materials:
Reproducing Plastic Parts – Part 3
This is Part 3 Click here for part 2 and here for part 1 The final part of our series on creating replacement plastic parts using silicone moulding. Here's where we bought the materials:
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November 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reproducing Plastic Parts – Part 2

This is part 2 of the series, click here for Part 1 After creating the structure and first of the mould in the first part we now have to prepare and pour the second part
Reproducing Plastic Parts – Part 2
This is part 2 of the series, click here for Part 1 After creating the structure and first of the mould in the first part we now have to prepare and pour the second part
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November 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reproducing plastic parts – Part 1

We're missing a battery cover from one of our retro handhelds, but that's fine we can use the same moulding techniques we've used a hundred times before to make props for films and plays, nothing can go wrong.
Reproducing plastic parts – Part 1
We're missing a battery cover from one of our retro handhelds, but that's fine we can use the same moulding techniques we've used a hundred times before to make props for films and plays, nothing can go wrong.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Acorn Electron: the BBC Micros baby brother

Whilst the BBC Micro was exceptionally popular in the educational market it didn't transfer to great home success. Acorn identified the price as being one of the reasons for this and released the cut down Electron to compete with Sinclair's Spectrum.…
The Acorn Electron: the BBC Micros baby brother
Whilst the BBC Micro was exceptionally popular in the educational market it didn't transfer to great home success. Acorn identified the price as being one of the reasons for this and released the cut down Electron to compete with Sinclair's Spectrum. Some of the Elk demosceners0xC0DE This is PlayUEF, we used this to load the games
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November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Let’s Play: Operation Wolf on the FM Towns Marty

We take a look at Operation Wolf on the FM Towns Marty, a fantastic arcade conversion that requires a compatible Mouse.
Let’s Play: Operation Wolf on the FM Towns Marty
We take a look at Operation Wolf on the FM Towns Marty, a fantastic arcade conversion that requires a compatible Mouse.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Let’s Play: Journey to Laughter on the Funtech Super A’Can

We take a look at the ultra rare game C.U.G. (or Journey to the Laugh, Journey to Laughter) on the ultra rare Taiwanese console the Super A'Can.
Let’s Play: Journey to Laughter on the Funtech Super A’Can
We take a look at the ultra rare game C.U.G. (or Journey to the Laugh, Journey to Laughter) on the ultra rare Taiwanese console the Super A'Can.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Thomson MO5 – France’s BBC Micro

Like the British Broadcasting Corporation, France's goverment started a computer literacy - The Thomson MO5 was the first fruit from that program.
The Thomson MO5 – France’s BBC Micro
Like the British Broadcasting Corporation, France's goverment started a computer literacy - The Thomson MO5 was the first fruit from that program.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Toys: The Hasbro/Tiger/Playskool VideoNow

Hasbro's kid friendly mobile video solution, VideoNow, went through a few iterations, we take a quick look at them
Toys: The Hasbro/Tiger/Playskool VideoNow
Hasbro's kid friendly mobile video solution, VideoNow, went through a few iterations, we take a quick look at them
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November 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Commodore 64 Disk Drive Emulator – The Pi1541

We take a look at the open source Raspberry Pi based drive emulator for the Commodore 64
Commodore 64 Disk Drive Emulator – The Pi1541
We take a look at the open source Raspberry Pi based drive emulator for the Commodore 64
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November 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Hardware: Konami Picno Team Europe Flashcart

A little while ago we took a look at the Konami Picno, a fairly smart little art toy. But we didn't really cover the cartridge slots because we only had a save cart. But now we've got a Flash Cart we can try out some of the 'Games'. Team-Europe Blog:…
Hardware: Konami Picno Team Europe Flashcart
A little while ago we took a look at the Konami Picno, a fairly smart little art toy. But we didn't really cover the cartridge slots because we only had a save cart. But now we've got a Flash Cart we can try out some of the 'Games'. Team-Europe Blog: Games start at: 05:32:03
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November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Soldering to make friends and influence people for beginners

A couple of friends asked about soldering as a beginner so we made this video. We intended for it to be a short tutorial but it ended up being a fairly long video. We go into the basics on the tools you need and then some tips on…
Soldering to make friends and influence people for beginners
A couple of friends asked about soldering as a beginner so we made this video. We intended for it to be a short tutorial but it ended up being a fairly long video. We go into the basics on the tools you need and then some tips on desoldering and soldering. We also go into the basics of capacitors.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Toys: The Hasbro/Tiger/Playskool VideoNow

Hasbro's kid friendly mobile video solution, VideoNow, went through a few iterations, we take a quick look at them
Toys: The Hasbro/Tiger/Playskool VideoNow
Hasbro's kid friendly mobile video solution, VideoNow, went through a few iterations, we take a quick look at them
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November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hardware: Satiator New Beta Update

Continuing our look at the beta of Professor Abrasives Sega Saturn SD Solution, the Satiator, we try out the new firmware release.
Hardware: Satiator New Beta Update
Continuing our look at the beta of Professor Abrasives Sega Saturn SD Solution, the Satiator, we try out the new firmware release.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hardware: Sinclair Spectrum 128k “Toastrack”

We take a look at the last Sinclair branded computer that Sir Clive Sinclair would be involved with, the 128k affectionally known as The Toastrack.
Hardware: Sinclair Spectrum 128k “Toastrack”
We take a look at the last Sinclair branded computer that Sir Clive Sinclair would be involved with, the 128k affectionally known as The Toastrack.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM