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:
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
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
SD2BBC
BBC Micro SD Card Interface
works with the BBC B, B+ and Master. Supplied with a ROM containing Smart SPI but should work with other BBC SD and MMC card ROMs.
from TFW8b
price: 30 GBP
platforms: BBC
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
Ultimate II+
1541 drive emulator with SD, USB and more
The Ultimate cartridge started as a flash storage disk drive emulator. It has grown into the II+ and has so many more features.
from Gideon's Logic (Gideon Zweijtzer)
price: from 139 EUR
platforms: C64
Chroma 81 Interface
Multi-purpose peripheral for ZX81
Adds colour, SCART interface for sharp RGB picture, joystick and RS232 ports, ROM expansion socket.
from Paul Farrow
price: 60 GBP
platforms: ZX81
DivMMC Pro One
SD card and two joystick interface
Plug and play with any Spectrum, two SD card sockets, two configurable joystick ports, through edge connector.
from Bytedelight
price: 57.99 GBP
platforms: Spectrum
GoSDC
SD card disk drive emulator
Move all your floppies, harddiscs and tapes to flash card.
from zeridajh.org (John Kortink)
price: 73 EUR
platforms: BBC,Electron
ZX-HD
HDMI interface for spectrum
Clear HDMI output, compatible with all spectrums
from Bytedelight
price: 57.99 GBP
platforms: Spectrum
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
Serial Mouse Interface
Use a PC Serial Mouse (or a PS/2 Combi mouse with a PS/2 to Serial adapter) with the SAM
Fully compatible with existing SAM Software
from Quazar (Colin Piggot)
price: 49.99 USD
platforms: SAM
Swiftlink RS232 clone
high speed RS232 device
Clone of the SwiftLink RS232 cartridge using the v2.0 schematics with gold contacts
from Amiga On The Lake
price: 45 USD
platforms: C64,C128
SIDE2 CARTRIDGE
Hard disk functionality and much more
The SIDE2 interface provides hard disk functionality and much more for 8-bit Atari computers, all packaged in a compact cartridge design.
from Amiga On The Lake
price: 60.95 USD
platforms: XL,XE
Modern PSU for C64 / Vic20
Cool-running, stable, protective and light
similar size to original 'brick' but light and containing modern dependable components.
from Electroware (c64psu.com)
price: 29.99 EUR
platforms: C64,Vic20
S-Video & Composite Video Cable
High quality S-vide lead
For a better picture than RF or composite, fits Certain commodore models.
from Retro Computer Shack (Ian Priddey)
price: 12.29 GBP
platforms: C64,C128,Plus4
Penultimate+ Cartridge
VIC20 0-32k/35k Ram Expansion and more
VIC20 0-32k/35k Ram Expansion, selectable 3K, 8K, 16K, 24K, 32K, 35K, plus ROMs and menu
from TFW8b
price: 57.99 GBP
platforms: Vic20
ZX Spectrum Games Code Club
Sinclair Basic listings to type in
Relive
from Gazzapper Games (Gary Plowman)
price: 9.99 GBP
platforms: Spectrum
PLAnkton replacement PLA
for breadbin C64
a popular substitute for the C64 PLA part no. 906114-01 or 251064-01
from retroleum.co.uk
price: 14.50 GBP
platforms: C64
OVP64 Mini
Over voltage protection
Monitors the voltage, switches off the supply and shows an LED when voltage is over 5.4V
from Protovision
price: 43 EUR
platforms: C64
Replacement PLA 251641-02
Programmable logic chip, direct replacement for C16 / Plus4 PLA
These are brand new (old stock) Philips PLS-100N chips which we have programmed with reverse-engineered PLA code
from Mutant Caterpillar Games Ltd (Ian Gledhill)
price: 22.99 GBP
platforms: C16,Plus4,C116
A/V Breakout
makes hooking up your 64 to a modern tv quick and simple
Composite out. Mono or Stereo out (If your 64 has been modded with). Audio In. S-video out.
from commodore4ever
price: 29.99 USD
platforms: C128
A/V Breakout
makes hooking up your 64 to a modern tv quick and simple
Composite out. Mono or Stereo out (If your 64 has been modded with). Audio In. S-video out. Note that the seller has 8-pin and 5-pin versions. Check your video socket to see which you need.
from commodore4ever
price: 29.99 USD
platforms: C64
LumaFix 128
For Commodore 128 and 128D
Enjoy a better picture
from Shareware Plus (Tim Harris)
price: 26.50 GBP
platforms: C128
ElkSD-Plus 1
Acorn Electron SD Interface and 48K RAM Expansion
from Ramtop Retro (drbombcrater)
price: tbc
platforms: Electron
SD2IEC ClasClip
3D printed endplate to house an internal SD2IEC
A robust endplate to house an internal (classic v1.1) SD2IEC without the need for cutting the case.
from Gaz Marshall
price: from 24.62 USD
platforms: C64