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ZX Spectrum returns: Retro console being remade thanks to crowdfunding campaign
The Sinclair Spectrum Vega is a new lost-cost 'micro-console' based on the hugely successful Spectrum products from the early 1980s
Retro video game fans can rejoice - the humble Spectrum computer is returning next year.
The Sinclair Spectrum Vega is a new lost-cost games computer based on the hugely successful Spectrum products from the early 1980s.
It new system was announced on Tuesday by Sir Clive Sinclair, who said it would be as simple to use as modern-day consoles, but far cheaper at ‘well below £100’.
The Spectrum Vega plugs directly into the TV without an extra computer monitor, and comes with around 1,000 games built-in.
The new 'micro-console' has a more stripped-down appearance, with just a D-pad and five other buttons rather than the original's keyboard.
The Vega takes advantage of major advances in technology to achieve big cost savings by replacing most of the electronics in his earlier computer products.
Instead the Vega uses a low cost micro-controller and a clever piece of software that enable the Vega to run all of the 14,000+ games.
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Famed computer software boss Alan Sinclair has backed production of the Vega, which will be made through an Indiegogo online crowdfunding campaign.
The Vega will be made by Retro Computers, a Luton-based firm who themselves are part-owned by Sinclair's own firm Sinclair Research.
Production of the Vega was to be financed through an Indiegogo crowd funding campaign - the £100,000 target of which was matched in just two days.
The financing was needed to help produce the first 1,000 units. Those who signed up early were promised exclusive perks like concept art and an invite to the spring launch party of the retro system.
