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INTERFACES, MICROFACES, JOYSTICK, ETC

On this showcase you can observe various types of interfaces for Spectrum computers that aim to show the great diversity of options of the peripherals developed at the time. Some of them were not common in Portugal, but others were…

In this first window you can see, from top to bottom, things such as:

  • The SH Program Speed Control, which allowed to reduce the speed games were played at, so that you could win difficult levels more easily.
  • The many Microfaces, very popular in England, allowed for players to save their games, introduce codes, etc. Here you can see the versions One, 128 and 3.
  • A French Peritel interface, used to extract composite sign from the Spectrum.
  • 16K memory extensions manufactured by Sinclair (regular and USA versions) and also the renowned MEMOPACK 16K. All for the ZX81.
  • Joystick interfaces, highlighting the Comcon one which allowed to program button mapping.