T/S 2068 / Spectrum Software List; was: "Re: hello I'm using the google translator"
3 messages · 2012-02-08 → 2012-02-09 · Yahoo Group era · View archive on archive.org
Participants: Adam Trionfo, Mark Scheck, Bill Loguidice
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1. T/S 2068 / Spectrum Software List; was: "Re: hello I'm using the google translator"
Adam Trionfo · Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:48:
Jan 23, 2012 "patohd@..." wrote:
>>
You can find some TS 2068 software in World of Spectrum
>>
I've been waiting for someone to answer the original question which I
interpreted a little differently. The question, to me, didn't seem to be
where can the software be obtained, but if there is a list already made of
Spectrum software that can run on a T/S 2068. If there is, then I'd also be
very interested in seeing it.
I actually was not even aware that the Horace series is compatible with the
2068, so this is great news to me. "Retro Gamer" magazine talks about this
series quite a bit. I've tried the Horace Skiing game in a Spectrum
emulator, but I was not aware that I could load the actual game and play it
on my 2068.
How come the 2068 can run Spectrum software when the Spectrum is PAL and the
2068 is NTSC? I have many other classic systems but because of the PAL/NTSC
incompatibility issues this is not usually possible without using a PAL
monitor/TV on an NTSC machine (and even then, if you can get rid of the
"roll" and overlook the color differences, you're still missing part of the
screen and the timing is still not right).
On a more specific note: is the Spectrum version of "Manic Miner" or "Jet
Set Willy" compatible with the T/S 2068?
Adam
--- In [email], "patohd@..." <patohd@...> wrote:
>
> You can find some TS 2068 software in World of Spectrum, go to "Archive!",
then "Timex Archive".
> Many earlier Spectrum software titles were compatible with the TS 2068
because programmers didn't call ROM routines (that is what causes
incompatibility). For instance: the Horace series (Horace & the Spider,
Hungry Horace, Horace goes skiing), 16K Chess, and others.
> Hope this helps.
>
> --- In [email], "nikighost" <nikighost@> wrote:
> >
> > hello I'm using the google translator is that this translation is not
very good but since some have asked that the messages are in English
> >
> > good for what was I trying to make a list of all the games of spectrum
that can operate with the Timex Sinclair 2068 without having to use the
cartridge emulator such as me I find it very difficult to find in my city or
country, therefore wanted to know if a man tried to run games in the ts2068
spectrum and have worked to help me make the list, I think it would be good
for all
> >
>
2. Re: [ts2068] T/S 2068 / Spectrum Software List; was: "Re: hello I'm using the google translator"
Mark Scheck · Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:10:
I'm pretty sure I've played Hungry Horace and Horace goes Skiing on the 2068. Hungry Horace for sure, used to load it from tape.
________________________________
From: Adam Trionfo <[email]>
To: TS 2068 Yahoogroup <[email]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 8:48 PM
Subject: [ts2068] T/S 2068 / Spectrum Software List; was: "Re: hello I'm using the google translator"
Jan 23, 2012 "patohd@..." wrote:
>>
You can find some TS 2068 software in World of Spectrum
>>
I've been waiting for someone to answer the original question which I
interpreted a little differently. The question, to me, didn't seem to be
where can the software be obtained, but if there is a list already made of
Spectrum software that can run on a T/S 2068. If there is, then I'd also be
very interested in seeing it.
I actually was not even aware that the Horace series is compatible with the
2068, so this is great news to me. "Retro Gamer" magazine talks about this
series quite a bit. I've tried the Horace Skiing game in a Spectrum
emulator, but I was not aware that I could load the actual game and play it
on my 2068.
How come the 2068 can run Spectrum software when the Spectrum is PAL and the
2068 is NTSC? I have many other classic systems but because of the PAL/NTSC
incompatibility issues this is not usually possible without using a PAL
monitor/TV on an NTSC machine (and even then, if you can get rid of the
"roll" and overlook the color differences, you're still missing part of the
screen and the timing is still not right).
On a more specific note: is the Spectrum version of "Manic Miner" or "Jet
Set Willy" compatible with the T/S 2068?
Adam
--- In [email], "patohd@..." <patohd@...> wrote:
>
> You can find some TS 2068 software in World of Spectrum, go to "Archive!",
then "Timex Archive".
> Many earlier Spectrum software titles were compatible with the TS 2068
because programmers didn't call ROM routines (that is what causes
incompatibility). For instance: the Horace series (Horace & the Spider,
Hungry Horace, Horace goes skiing), 16K Chess, and others.
> Hope this helps.
>
> --- In [email], "nikighost" <nikighost@> wrote:
> >
> > hello I'm using the google translator is that this translation is not
very good but since some have asked that the messages are in English
> >
> > good for what was I trying to make a list of all the games of spectrum
that can operate with the Timex Sinclair 2068 without having to use the
cartridge emulator such as me I find it very difficult to find in my city or
country, therefore wanted to know if a man tried to run games in the ts2068
spectrum and have worked to help me make the list, I think it would be good
for all
> >
>
3. Re: [ts2068] T/S 2068 / Spectrum Software List; was: "Re: hello I'm using the google translator"
Bill Loguidice · Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:37:
I'm not sure of the details of what specifically was converted or not,
i.e., whether they just took these games straight and put them onto tape
with no modifications, but I have the Timex published versions of Horace
and the Spiders, Horace Goes Skiing, and Hungry Horace in specific Sinclair
2068-branded versions.
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On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Adam Trionfo <[email]> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Jan 23, 2012 "patohd@..." wrote:
> >>
> You can find some TS 2068 software in World of Spectrum
> >>
>
> I've been waiting for someone to answer the original question which I
> interpreted a little differently. The question, to me, didn't seem to be
> where can the software be obtained, but if there is a list already made of
> Spectrum software that can run on a T/S 2068. If there is, then I'd also be
> very interested in seeing it.
>
> I actually was not even aware that the Horace series is compatible with the
> 2068, so this is great news to me. "Retro Gamer" magazine talks about this
> series quite a bit. I've tried the Horace Skiing game in a Spectrum
> emulator, but I was not aware that I could load the actual game and play it
> on my 2068.
>
> How come the 2068 can run Spectrum software when the Spectrum is PAL and
> the
> 2068 is NTSC? I have many other classic systems but because of the PAL/NTSC
> incompatibility issues this is not usually possible without using a PAL
> monitor/TV on an NTSC machine (and even then, if you can get rid of the
> "roll" and overlook the color differences, you're still missing part of the
> screen and the timing is still not right).
>
> On a more specific note: is the Spectrum version of "Manic Miner" or "Jet
> Set Willy" compatible with the T/S 2068?
>
> Adam
>
> --- In [email], "patohd@..." <patohd@...> wrote:
> >
> > You can find some TS 2068 software in World of Spectrum, go to
> "Archive!",
> then "Timex Archive".
> > Many earlier Spectrum software titles were compatible with the TS 2068
> because programmers didn't call ROM routines (that is what causes
> incompatibility). For instance: the Horace series (Horace & the Spider,
> Hungry Horace, Horace goes skiing), 16K Chess, and others.
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > --- In [email], "nikighost" <nikighost@> wrote:
> > >
> > > hello I'm using the google translator is that this translation is not
> very good but since some have asked that the messages are in English
> > >
> > > good for what was I trying to make a list of all the games of spectrum
> that can operate with the Timex Sinclair 2068 without having to use the
> cartridge emulator such as me I find it very difficult to find in my city
> or
> country, therefore wanted to know if a man tried to run games in the ts2068
> spectrum and have worked to help me make the list, I think it would be good
> for all
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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