A product directory listing new hardware, software and books for 8-bit microcomputers.
Does mention of Commodore 64, Vic20, Sinclair ZX81 and Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn electron or Dragon 32 raise your pulse? Did you enjoy the heady feeling of potential and unlimited possibility at the sight of a BASIC flashing cursor? Did you love working so directly with the hardware? Maybe you're new to 8-bit computing and discovering these things for the first time.
There are some amazing people producing new accessories, software and games for these computers and I aim to support them and promote 8-bit / retro computing by listing them here. This site is new but gaining content daily.
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Recently added/updated products:
The TOM Rev2
Mouse / gamepad / joystick adaptor
USB to 9-pin
from electronica4u
price: 31.49 USD
platforms: C64,C128
BBC MMC
SD card SSD for BBC Micro
Suitable for BBC Micro Model B, the B+ and Master 128
from IFEL
price: 14.95 GBP
platforms: BBC
256K Memory Expansion
Increase the RAM of very early 256K Sam Coupes to the standard 512K
This upgrade will increase the RAM of very early 256K Sam Coupes to the standard 512K. (Please note that this item is only for Sams with 256K memory.
from Quazar (Colin Piggot)
price: 34.99 GBP
platforms: SAM
BBC Multi Co-Processor Kit
Raspberry Pi Multi-CPU 1.4GHz Co-Processor Kit
This can emulate many of the different co-processors available to the BBC Micro such as 6502, Z80, 80286, 32016, 6809, ARM.
from retroclinic.com (Mark Haysman)
price: 59.95 GBP
platforms: BBC,Electron
VICII2
PAL/NTSC Switcher Kit with LumaFix
Board contains PAL and NSTC VicII chips (not included) crystals etc and allows you to switch between the two
from perifractic / Retro Recipes (Christian Simpson )
price: 79.99 USD
platforms: C64
Minstrel Tactile Switch Keyboard
A 40-key keyboard arranged in a 5x8 matrix suitable for ZX80 and ZX81 or other projects
The 40 tactile switches are arranged in a 5x8 matrix which matches the layout used in ZX80 and ZX81 computers, and can be used with a Spectrum if the rows are re-ordered when wiring up.
from Tynemouth Software
price: from 30 GBP
platforms: ZX80,ZX81
FM-YAM
Add FM sound to your C64
Sound Expander compatible. See it as adding Adlib to your C64.
from XeNTaX (Mr.Mouse)
price: 55 EUR
platforms: C64
Ms Rodman
C64 Cartridge
Guide Rodwina around the maze, collecting the dots. Not forgetting to collect bombs and use them to blow up Rodwina's enemies.
from TFW8b
price: 9.99 GBP
platforms: C64
Nibbler
Snake game cartridge
Guide the Nibbler around the maze without eating himself! He grows as he eats.
from TFW8b
price: 9.99 GBP
platforms: Vic20
cynthCART v2
Analogue Synthesizer with MIDI support
a cartridge for the Commodore 64/128 that helps turn the computer into a standalone analogue synthesizer.
from Shareware Plus (Tim Harris)
price: 29.95 GBP
platforms: C64,C128
LumaFix 128
For Commodore 128 and 128D
Enjoy a better picture
from Shareware Plus (Tim Harris)
price: 26.50 GBP
platforms: C128
BackBit C64 Cartridge
Instant loading from SD card
Many formats supported plus custom multi-disk format. Powered from cartridge slot.
from BackBit
price: from 79 USD
platforms: C64
VIC20 Diagnostics Kit
cartridge with loopback plugs
Consists of a cartridge and a set of loopback plugs. Together these can be used to diagnose common faults with the VIC20. There is a dedicated diagnostics cartridge, or a ROM/RAM board, which can be used for other things as well as the diagnostics.
from Tynemouth Software
price: from 35.00 USD
platforms: Vic20
SD2IEC
SD card interface for C64
A no-cable design with throughput serial port.
from Retro Ready One (Lukasz Kucharuk)
price: 38.99 GBP
platforms: C64
User Port Breakout Board
C64 User Port Breakout Adapter
Allows you full access to the pins hidden inside your Commodore
from Syzygy Systems (Project Geek)
price: 12 USD
platforms: C64
SDrive-MAX
floppy drive / tape emulator
Emulates up to 4 physical floppy drives and one tape drive with touch-screen control
from Vintage Computer Center
price: 65 USD
platforms: XL,XE
Bus Expander
90 degree 2-way expander
Use up to two peripherals at the same time.
from divide (Jaroslav Smetak)
price: 6.00 EUR
platforms: Spectrum
WiModem
WiFi Modem
WiFi Modem for C64 and 128 which emulates a standard Hayes compatible modem.
from cbmstuff.com (Jim Drew)
price: 54.95 USD
platforms: C64/C128
ZXMMC
Internal MMC/SD/SDHC interface for Spectrum
Mass storage directly from BASIC for Spectrum +2a-b/+3
from 8bits4ever
price: 44.99 EUR
platforms: Spectrum
Unijoysticle 2
Modern bluetooth gamepads for retro computers
Use modern Bluetooth controllers (gamepads, mice, smart TV remote controllers, including Xbox One and Sony Dualshock 4) in retro computers like the Commodore 64/128, Atari ST, Amiga and more.
from RETRO.MOE
price: 35 USD
platforms: C64,C128,C16,Plus4,Vic20,XL,XE
9V power supply
Stable, reliable, efficient replacement supply
Replacement reliable supply for Spectrum or C16
from TFW8b
price: 15.99 GBP
platforms: Spectrum,C16
LumaFix64
Enjoy a better picture
The Lumafix is a small board that sits below the video chip and reduces the striping effect caused by interference
from Shareware Plus (Tim Harris)
price: 16.00 GBP
platforms: C64
Get 'Em DX
procedurally generated maze game
Maze shmup that plays like Pac Man with guns, optionally with two players
from RGCD
price: from 6.99 GBP
platforms: C64,C128
usb2joy
2x Joystick to USB
Use your favourite classic joystick with your PC, Mac, C64 Mini or Maxi
from Protovision
price: 27 EUR
platforms:
Arcade Game Designer (AGD)
Tool for creating ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC464 games
A game engine that lets you create professional-looking games for the Speccy and Amstrad CPC
from Jonathan Cauldwell
price: NYP
platforms: Spectrum,CPC