Video game publisher Plaion recently announced plans to release a modern day recreation of the beloved ZX Spectrum. Launching on November 22, The Spectrum will ship with 48 pre-installed retro games, and will be available for £89.99.
The updated version of the classic computer will support 720p HD output via HDMI, as well as four USB ports for controllers and joysticks. Multiple save states will be available for each game, alongside a rewind feature, CRT filters and even basic programming functionality.
Most important of all, however, is the fact that The Spectrum recreates the iconic rubber keyboard, complete with fully working keys.
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In the meantime, however, here are the top five ZX Spectrum games that are pre-installed on the device and available to play out of the box.
- Manic Miner
- The Hobbit
- The Great Escape
- Skool Daze
- Target Renegade
I was expecting to disagree with the “top five”, but you know what, that’s a pretty solid selection of games.
I probably played the sequels “Jet Set Willy” and “Back to School” more than “Manic Miner” and “Skool Daze”, but they were both fundamentally the same as their prequels.