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The ZX Spectrum Vega is a modern redesign of the
The Vega mimics the look of the original 48k Spectrum computer. However, the keyboard that consisted of 40 rubber keys has been replaced in favour of a simplified layout comprising only 13 buttons. On the left is a segmented directional pad made of hard red plastic for movement. On the right are four grey rectangular rubber keys that are the same size and shape as the original keys, alongside four smaller square rubber buttons on the bottom. In the centre lies the reset button. The iconic rainbow strip that appeared on the bottom right corner of the original has been reduced to a small decal on the corner.
The console connects to the television via an
Also, there was a gold Limited Edition Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega Made in 2015; only 16 of these consoles were ever made, with 4 of them being backups/spares and 12 of them for a cancelled competition that was to be Held by Sir Clive Sinclair and Retro computers Limited in a Willy Wonka-style campaign where golden tickets were to be given out.
ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum () is an 8-bit computing, 8-bit home computer developed and marketed by Sinclair Research. One of the most influential computers ever made and one of the all-time bestselling British computers, over five million units were sold. ...
in the form of a miniaturised TV game, created with the involvement of Sir Clive Sinclair. It comes preloaded with a thousand games.
Hardware
The Vega mimics the look of the original 48k Spectrum computer. However, the keyboard that consisted of 40 rubber keys has been replaced in favour of a simplified layout comprising only 13 buttons. On the left is a segmented directional pad made of hard red plastic for movement. On the right are four grey rectangular rubber keys that are the same size and shape as the original keys, alongside four smaller square rubber buttons on the bottom. In the centre lies the reset button. The iconic rainbow strip that appeared on the bottom right corner of the original has been reduced to a small decal on the corner.
The console connects to the television via an RCA
RCA Corporation was a major American electronics company, which was founded in 1919 as the Radio Corporation of America. It was initially a patent pool, patent trust owned by General Electric (GE), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Westinghou ...
composite cable and uses a USB cable to draw power. Both cables are hardwired to the back of the console. Since the console is meant to be held like a controller, the size of the unit has been reduced to fit in the hands, and the cables measure around 3 metres so it can be comfortably used with some distance between the screen and the user.
On the front, it contains a green LED to indicate the power is on, and a micro SD card slot for adding save files and more titles.
Software
The ZX Spectrum Vega comes pre-loaded with 1000 games.History
In 2014, a £100 Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega retro video game console was announced by Retro Computers and crowdfunded onIndieGogo
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, with the apparent backing of Clive Sinclair
Sir Clive Marles Sinclair (30 July 1940 – 16 September 2021) was an English entrepreneur and inventor, best known for being a pioneer in the computing industry and also as the founder of several companies that developed consumer electronics ...
as an investor
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, but without a full keyboard and manufactured in a limited capacity.
It was released on 24 April 2015.
Also, there was a gold Limited Edition Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega Made in 2015; only 16 of these consoles were ever made, with 4 of them being backups/spares and 12 of them for a cancelled competition that was to be Held by Sir Clive Sinclair and Retro computers Limited in a Willy Wonka-style campaign where golden tickets were to be given out.
See also
* ZX Spectrum Vega+ * ZX Spectrum NextReferences
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