This normally means the ‘auto load’ and/or ‘auto play/stop’ features on the cassette recorder are disabled. To re-enable them: On the View menu, click Cassette Recorder (if the cassette recorder window is not visible). Ensure both the ‘auto load’ and … Continue reading
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Can you send me a copy of game <insert title>?
Only games for which we have a distribution agreement with their rights owners are distributed with Spectaculator. However, the World of Spectrum website has secured free distribution permission for many titles. If you own an original copy of the game, … Continue reading
Why are the instructions to some programs available from the Help menu and others are not?
Spectaculator looks for a file with the same name as the loaded program but with a .htm, .txt or a .rtf extension. If it finds one, it assumes it contains the instructions for the program and makes them available from … Continue reading
How do I enable the Spectrum+ cursor keys so I can navigate the 128/+2/+3 menu screen?
On the Tools menu, click Options. Click the Keyboard tab. Choose Spectrum cursor keys for the keyboard joystick and click OK. Tip The Spectrum+ cursor keys are equivalent to pressing CAPS SHIFT and 5, 6, 7 or 8 (i.e. the … Continue reading
Where can I download more games and other programs for ZX Spectrum emulators such as Spectaculator?
World of Spectrum and the TZX Vault keep an extensive archive of Sinclair ZX Spectrum sofware (currently about 11,000 titles). It is important to remember that nearly all ZX Spectrum games are still under copyright. There is an excellent article … Continue reading