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:
Nordic Replay
Freezer, monitor, fastload
Successor to the Retro Replay. Supplied assembled, with a pre-flashed Retro Replay ROM.
from Individual Computers
price: 59.94 EUR
platforms: C64,C128
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: 76.78 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 23.25 GBP
platforms: ZX80,ZX81
vLA81
A ZX81 ULA replacement
Preserve your original ZX81 ULA or replace a broken one.
from vRetro (Charlie Ingley)
price: 24.95 USD
platforms: ZX81
ElkSD64
Acorn Electron SD Memory Card Interface and 64K RAM Expansion
Enables the Acorn Electron to load and run disk images from a standard SD memory card, expands Electron to 64k
from Ramtop Retro (drbombcrater)
price: 39.99 GBP
platforms: Electron
TZXDuino
Cassette player replacement
Behaves like an ordinary cassette player, plays digital files from a micro SD card
from arduitape (Duncan Edwards)
price: 20.00 GBP
platforms: ZX80,ZX81,Spectrum,Electron,CPC
FM-YAM
Add FM sound to your C64
Sound Expander compatible. See it as adding Adlib to your C64.
from XeNTaX (Mr.Mouse)
price: 38 EUR
platforms: C64
LumaFix 128
For Commodore 128 and 128D
Enjoy a better picture
from Shareware Plus (Tim Harris)
price: 26.50 GBP
platforms: C128
Z80 CPU
Brand new direct replacement Z80
Modern lower-power CMOS version, made by Zilog
from retroleum.co.uk
price: 4.75 GBP
platforms: Spectrum,ZX81,ZX80
Iceblox Plus
Pengo-style puzzle game
Push blocks to block enemies and collect coins
from Psytronik
price: from 6.99 GBP
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: 19.99 GBP
platforms: C64
Nibbler
Snake game cartridge
Guide the Nibbler around the maze without eating himself! He grows as he eats.
from TFW8b
price: 14.99 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
Datel MIDI Interface Cartridge
Midi interface for Commodore 64,128 and SX
Supports a range of midi keyboards and synthethizer software
from Shareware Plus (Tim Harris)
price: 29.95 GBP
platforms: C64,C128
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
Encyclopedia of Game Machines 1972-2012
Encyclopedia of consoles, handhelds and home computers
First released in 2005, this new version has grown to cover four decades of electronic games systems.
from Sintech UK
price: 27.50 GBP
platforms: Lots
RGB Scart cable with Stereo Sound
for Amstrad CPC 464, 664 and 6128
For the best possible picture quality and stereo sound from your Amstrad CPC
from Sintech UK
price: 12.99 GBP
platforms: CPC
PSU for Spectrum +2A/+2B/+3
Power Supply for ZX Spectrum +2A/+2B/+3
Smaller, modern power supply
from Sintech UK
price: 25.99 GBP
platforms: Spectrum
7501/8501 replacement
MOS 7501/8501 CPU replacement
Direct replacement, no ROM change required.
from Zaxon
price: 48 GBP
platforms: C16,C116,Plus4
Super Goatron
Arcade-style shooter
Destroy enemies while moving around the edge of the screen
from TFW8b
price: 14.99 GBP
platforms: C64
BackBit C64 Cartridge
Instant loading from SD card
Many formats supported plus custom multi-disk format. Powered from cartridge slot.
from BackBit
price: 129 USD
platforms: C64
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: 22.81 USD
platforms: C64
ZX-VGA-JOY
Connect any kind of VGA monitor, Kempston joystick
Works in parallel with internal graphics IC (ULA) taking video data directly and provides crystal clear picture on VGA monitors.
from zx-vga-joy (Goran Radan)
price: 49,99 EUR
platforms: Spectrum
ZX8-CCB
Composite video output for ZX81
Crystal clear picture
from PokeMon
price: 9.90 EUR
platforms: ZX81, ZX80
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: 80 USD
platforms: XL,XE