Nostalgia Nerd | ZX Spectrum Next | Nostalgia Nerd @Nostalgianerd | Uploaded February 2020 | Updated October 2024, 13 hours ago.
Get an Audible free trial; click audible.com/nostalgianerd or text "nostalgianerd" to 500 500.... The ZX Spectrum Next. After a Kickstarter all the way back in 2017, it's finally here. Let's take look at this modern take, on an absolute classic.
Video Markers;
0:00 Unboxing
4:28 Backstory
7:38 Case Overview
11:57 Plugging in
14:44 Day Zero Software Update
15:52 Software Overview
20:51 Testing
31:30 Clock Speeds
34:07 Personalities/NMI
38:18 Hardware Compatibility
40:13 Mouse/NextDAW
41:35 BASIC Testing
43:00 Offer
44:05 Hardware & Upgrading
49:15 Going Online
50:15 Your Questions
53:07 Conclusion
56:49 Credits
57:29 Secret Upgrade
๐Video Links๐
Original KickStarter: kickstarter.com/projects/1835143999/zx-spectrum-next
World of Spectrum: worldofspectrum.org
ZX Spectrum Next: specnext.com
Next Facebook Group: nnerd.es/NextFB
Victor Trucco Youtube: youtube.com/user/vtrucco
If you can't wait for the 2nd KickStarter: nnerd.es/eBayNexts
Upgrade Components for ZX Spectrum Next;
RAM Upgrade: nnerd.es/ZXRAM
WiFi Module: nnerd.es/ZXWiFi
SD Card: nnerd.me/ZXCard
Speakers: nnerd.me/ZXSpeak
Inline Power Switch: nnerd.me/ZXSwitch
PS/2 Mouse: nnerd.me/ZXMouse
Pi Zero Starter Kit: nnerd.me/ZXPie
Pi Zero Female Header: nnerd.me/ZXHeader
ZX ProPad: nnerd.es/ZXPad
On Board Speaker: nnerd.es/ZXeBaySpeaker
Real Time Clock: nnerd.es/ZXeBayBatt
RGB to Scart Cable: nnerd.es/ZXScart
VGA Cable: nnerd.me/VGACable
HDMi Cable: nnerd.me/HDMICable
Portable Cassette Deck (will need connectors below): nnerd.es/Deck
3.5mm Stereo Breakout: nnerd.me/StereoBreakout
3.5mm Audio Cable: nnerd.me/zqFPXZQ
3.5mm Stereo to Mono Adaptor: nnerd.me/StereotoMono
Software Requirements:
SD Image Writer: nnerd.es/Balena
Next Pi Distro: nnerd.es/PiDistro
Next Distro: nnerd.es/ZXDistro
CP/M Core: cpm.z80.de/download/cpm3bin_unix.zip
Additional Game Info:
All POK Files: nnerd.es/POKs
Software Amusements Games: nnerd.es/ZXGames
Melkhiors Mansion (Atic Atac): twitter.com/EricRetro
Lemmings Next GitHub: github.com/mikedailly/Lemmings
Rusty Pixels Physicals: specnext.com/shop
NEXTDaw: nextdaw.biasillo.com
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My Retro Tech book: nnerd.me/HVFtSB (2nd edition is out!)
Desk Shelves for Retro Computers: nnerd.me/RetroShelves (Because you're worth it)
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๐ฅ Equipment ๐ฅ
Lumix G6 with Vario 14-42mm Lens
Nikon D3200 with 40mm Macro
Corel Video Studio Ultimate 2019
Corel Paint Shop Pro 2019
Blue Snowball Microphone
๐ Resources ๐
In video links and references are provided where possible. If you believe I have forgotten to attribute anything, please let me know (drop me an email via. the about page on Youtube or send me a tweet), so I can add it here. Apologies if I have missed anything out, it takes time to make these videos and therefore it can be easy to forget things or make a mistake.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Some material in this video may be used under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. Where under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 (UK: Sections 29 and 30 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988), allowance is made for purposes including parody, quotation, criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Fair Dealing / Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
Get an Audible free trial; click audible.com/nostalgianerd or text "nostalgianerd" to 500 500.... The ZX Spectrum Next. After a Kickstarter all the way back in 2017, it's finally here. Let's take look at this modern take, on an absolute classic.
Video Markers;
0:00 Unboxing
4:28 Backstory
7:38 Case Overview
11:57 Plugging in
14:44 Day Zero Software Update
15:52 Software Overview
20:51 Testing
31:30 Clock Speeds
34:07 Personalities/NMI
38:18 Hardware Compatibility
40:13 Mouse/NextDAW
41:35 BASIC Testing
43:00 Offer
44:05 Hardware & Upgrading
49:15 Going Online
50:15 Your Questions
53:07 Conclusion
56:49 Credits
57:29 Secret Upgrade
๐Video Links๐
Original KickStarter: kickstarter.com/projects/1835143999/zx-spectrum-next
World of Spectrum: worldofspectrum.org
ZX Spectrum Next: specnext.com
Next Facebook Group: nnerd.es/NextFB
Victor Trucco Youtube: youtube.com/user/vtrucco
If you can't wait for the 2nd KickStarter: nnerd.es/eBayNexts
Upgrade Components for ZX Spectrum Next;
RAM Upgrade: nnerd.es/ZXRAM
WiFi Module: nnerd.es/ZXWiFi
SD Card: nnerd.me/ZXCard
Speakers: nnerd.me/ZXSpeak
Inline Power Switch: nnerd.me/ZXSwitch
PS/2 Mouse: nnerd.me/ZXMouse
Pi Zero Starter Kit: nnerd.me/ZXPie
Pi Zero Female Header: nnerd.me/ZXHeader
ZX ProPad: nnerd.es/ZXPad
On Board Speaker: nnerd.es/ZXeBaySpeaker
Real Time Clock: nnerd.es/ZXeBayBatt
RGB to Scart Cable: nnerd.es/ZXScart
VGA Cable: nnerd.me/VGACable
HDMi Cable: nnerd.me/HDMICable
Portable Cassette Deck (will need connectors below): nnerd.es/Deck
3.5mm Stereo Breakout: nnerd.me/StereoBreakout
3.5mm Audio Cable: nnerd.me/zqFPXZQ
3.5mm Stereo to Mono Adaptor: nnerd.me/StereotoMono
Software Requirements:
SD Image Writer: nnerd.es/Balena
Next Pi Distro: nnerd.es/PiDistro
Next Distro: nnerd.es/ZXDistro
CP/M Core: cpm.z80.de/download/cpm3bin_unix.zip
Additional Game Info:
All POK Files: nnerd.es/POKs
Software Amusements Games: nnerd.es/ZXGames
Melkhiors Mansion (Atic Atac): twitter.com/EricRetro
Lemmings Next GitHub: github.com/mikedailly/Lemmings
Rusty Pixels Physicals: specnext.com/shop
NEXTDaw: nextdaw.biasillo.com
๐ Support ๐
Support my channel, get exclusive videos & perks, as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at patreon.com/nostalgianerd from just $1
๐ช NN Shop & Affiliate Links! ๐ช
My eBay Shop: nnerd.es/NerdShop (Now Re-open!)
My Retro Tech book: nnerd.me/HVFtSB (2nd edition is out!)
Desk Shelves for Retro Computers: nnerd.me/RetroShelves (Because you're worth it)
๐ป Share/Like ๐ป
If you wish to share this video in forums, social media, on your website, or ANYWHERE else, please do so! It helps tremendously with the channel! Also, giving a thumb up or down also helps with visibility on Youtube. Many thanks!
๐ Subcribe ๐
Click to Subscribe: nnerd.es/2K4TYvX
๐ฑ Join me on Social Media ๐ฑ
๐ฅ twitter.com/nostalnerd
๐ฎ twitch.tv/nostalgianerd
๐ฑ๐ผ๐ facebook.com/nostalnerd
๐ธ instagram.com/nostalgianerd
๐ nostalgianerd.com
๐ฅ Equipment ๐ฅ
Lumix G6 with Vario 14-42mm Lens
Nikon D3200 with 40mm Macro
Corel Video Studio Ultimate 2019
Corel Paint Shop Pro 2019
Blue Snowball Microphone
๐ Resources ๐
In video links and references are provided where possible. If you believe I have forgotten to attribute anything, please let me know (drop me an email via. the about page on Youtube or send me a tweet), so I can add it here. Apologies if I have missed anything out, it takes time to make these videos and therefore it can be easy to forget things or make a mistake.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Some material in this video may be used under Fair Dealing / Fair Use. Where under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 (UK: Sections 29 and 30 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988), allowance is made for purposes including parody, quotation, criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Fair Dealing / Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.