Classic specialist Retro Video games Ltd has launched a particular white version of its revamped ZX Spectrum.
The modernised gadget, merely named The Spectrum, was launched in November 2024 and included 48 built-in video games.
Now a white version has been launched, designed to pay tribute to one in every of UK computing’s most oft-repeated tales.
The story goes {that a} particular model of the ZX Spectrum with a white case as a substitute of its normal black case was given to its inventor Clive Sinclair, to mark 1 million models offered.
Whereas the white Spectrum was a one-off that was by no means commercially launched – and whereas some even query whether or not it was ever created in any respect – Retro Video games’ new design pays tribute to that story.
The {hardware} itself is an identical to The Spectrum launched in November 24, which means it’s nonetheless a full-sized recreation of the ZX Spectrum 48K, together with its rubber keyboard, and it nonetheless has 48 video games built-in, starting from ’80s classics to trendy homebrew releases.
It comprises HDMI output and has USB assist for controllers and “customized content material”, which primarily means gamers can run ROMs of different Spectrum video games by way of a USB stick.
The usual model of The Spectrum doesn’t include any controllers, however the white version features a white microswitch joystick to match the pc’s color scheme, in addition to a customized white USB stick and a Crash journal.
The Spectrum White Version is on the market now at £129.99 / €149.99, whereas The GamePad White is £19.99 / €24.99. Each may be bought on the official Plaion Replai retailer.
VGC reviewed The Spectrum when it was initially launched in 2024, and referred to as it “a becoming resurrection of the traditional ZX Spectrum 48K, rubber keys and all”.
“The Spectrum is the most effective gadget available on the market for individuals who have fond reminiscences of Clive Sinclair’s traditional residence pc and simply need a straightforward solution to relive these days,” we wrote.
“Its library of video games additionally makes it a superb place to begin for individuals who didn’t have a ZX Spectrum however need to study extra about this very British a part of gaming historical past. It’s your decision a controller to get essentially the most out of it, nonetheless.”
