Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
PalSwapT v 3.3 is a DOS TSR that unlocks fully custom CGA palettes on any EGA or VGA card — no hardware mods required.
Switch palettes live, randomize colors, adjust brightness, and apply classic 8‑bit systems’ color sets while games are running.
Included palettes:
• Commodore 64
• ZX Spectrum
• Amstrad CPC
• Custom user‑defined sets
Perfect for experimenting with CGA aesthetics, improving color readability, or giving DOS games a completely new look.
Download + source code:
github.com/RetroErik/PalSwapT
Tested on:
• Olivetti Prodest PC1 (Yamaha V6355D)
• 8086/286 DOS systems
• EGA/VGA cards
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:25 What PalSwapT does
01:10 Hotkeys & live palette switching
02:40 C64 palette demo
03:20 ZX Spectrum palette demo
04:05 Amstrad CPC palette demo
05:00 Custom palette examples
06:30 Technical notes
07:40 Final thoughts
#RetroComputing #CGA #DOSGaming #OlivettiPC1 #8086 #VintagePC #C64 #ZXSpectrum #AmstradCPC #EGA #VGA #Assembly
PalSwapT v 3.3 is a DOS TSR that unlocks fully custom CGA palettes on any EGA or VGA card — no hardware mods required.
Switch palettes live, randomize colors, adjust brightness, and apply classic 8‑bit systems’ color sets while games are running.
Included palettes:
• Commodore 64
• ZX Spectrum
• Amstrad CPC
• Custom user‑defined sets
Perfect for experimenting with CGA aesthetics, improving color readability, or giving DOS games a completely new look.
Download + source code:
github.com/RetroErik/PalSwapT
Tested on:
• Olivetti Prodest PC1 (Yamaha V6355D)
• 8086/286 DOS systems
• EGA/VGA cards
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:25 What PalSwapT does
01:10 Hotkeys & live palette switching
02:40 C64 palette demo
03:20 ZX Spectrum palette demo
04:05 Amstrad CPC palette demo
05:00 Custom palette examples
06:30 Technical notes
07:40 Final thoughts
#RetroComputing #CGA #DOSGaming #OlivettiPC1 #8086 #VintagePC #C64 #ZXSpectrum #AmstradCPC #EGA #VGA #Assembly










