History of video games/Platforms/ZX Spectrum

History thumb|Sir Clive Sinclair in 1992. Launch The ZX Spectrum was launched in 1982.Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k - Computer - Computing History https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/424/Sinclair-ZX-Spectrum-48k/ www.computinghistory.org.uk 28 November 2020 A number of Spectrum focused periodicals were in print.The Spectrum wasn’t just a computer - it was a family https://www.eurogamer.net/the-spectrum-wasnt-just-a-computer-it-was-a-family 17 April 2022 Eurogamer.net 17 April 2022 en-gb Legacy In 1992 the ZX Spectrum was discontinued with five million systems sold.How the Spectrum began a revolution http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6572711.stm 28 November 2020 23 April 2007ZX Spectrum: 30 years old, and still one of the cheapest computers ever made - ExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/127109-zx-spectrum-30-years-old-and-still-one-of-the-cheapest-computers-ever-made www.extremetech.com 28 November 2020 Sir Clive Sinclair passed away in London on Thursday, September 16th, 2021.Sir Clive Sinclair: Computing pioneer dies aged 81 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58587521 18 September 2021 BBC News 16 September 2021 Technology Compute The ZX Spectrum is powered by an 8-bit Z80A processor clocked at 3.5 megahertz.OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum https://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=223 www.old-computers.com 28 November 2020 Depending on the model the ZX Spectrum has either 16 kilobytes of RAM or 48 kilobytes of RAM. Hardware The ZX Spectrum has 16 kilobytes of RAM. The unintentional "Colour Clash" effect of the ZX Spectrum created a unique aesthetic for games on the system.Colour Clash: The Engineering Miracle of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum https://paleotronic.com/2018/09/29/loading-ready-run-sinclair-edition-the-zx-spectrum/ 25 February 2021 Paleotronic Magazine 29 September 2018 Games 1985 Don't Buy This An early game compilation of poor quality games. Read more about Don't Buy This on Wikipedia. Gallery Notes Naming Being primarily used in the UK, the name is pronounced as "Zed" X Spectrum.ZX Spectrum Vega Review // Sent In For Review - Rerez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2rmw8TsL_Y 7 December 2021 en The system was sometimes known by the nickname "Speccy".Lyons Kim Clive Sinclair, inventor of the ZX Spectrum personal computer, has died https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/18/22680955/clive-sinclair-home-computers-electric-vehicle-calculator 7 December 2021 The Verge 18 September 2021 en References ZX Spectrum Sinclair ZX Spectrum 2 100% __NOTOC__