{"id":34741,"date":"2025-04-25T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/?p=34741"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:38:35","slug":"the-spectrum-emulator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jungsi.de\/en\/the-spectrum-emulator\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spectrum [Retro Game Ltd]"},"content":{"rendered":"
The ZX Spectrum from Retro Games Ltd. \u2013 Nostalgia in its original size<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This is likely the first mini-computer I\u2019m covering on my blog\u2014even though I own all the other devices in this category as well. Since the ZX Spectrum was the second computer I spent a lot of time with, I naturally couldn't ignore this emulator from Retro Games Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the term \"mini\" is actually a misnomer in this case, as \"The Spectrum\" shares the same dimensions as the original. Instead of the iconic \"Sinclair\" lettering, the casing bears the word \"Retro.\" To give the computer a realistic weight, metal weights have been installed inside\u2014a small yet effective detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ports and design<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The back of the device features numerous ports adapted to modern requirements. The USB port for power supply, located on the left side, is particularly convenient; a power adapter of the type used for the Raspberry Pi is perfectly adequate here. Next to it are the HDMI output and a power switch, eliminating the need to constantly plug and unplug the power cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are four USB ports that can be used for\u2014among other things\u2014USB drives (for loading games and ROMs) and controllers. On the far right is the Home button, which provides access to the game carousel and other system menus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n