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Video: First looks at the Ultimate CPC MIDI Sound & MIDI Interface Card

Posted on 20th February 2022 by anyweb

Introduction I blogged about the Ultimate Midi sound card for Amstrad CPC here, but this post is to point you to a video I uploaded to youtube, take a look and see and hear for yourself how cool this card … Continue reading →

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First looks at the Ultimate CPC MIDI Sound & MIDI Interface Card

Posted on 5th February 2022 by anyweb

Introduction I saw a video on an Amstrad CPC facebook group that I thought was rather amazing, in it was an Amstrad CPC 464 with cards connected to the expansion slot and playing back MIDI music brilliantly, it sounded so … Continue reading →

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First looks at the RGB2HDMI adapter from Piotr Bugaj

Posted on 17th December 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I recently ordered an RGB2HDMI adapter made by Piotr Bugaj via the SellMyRetro website here. The device cost me 55 GBP + another 5 Euro postage. I was excited to test this alternative method of showing Amstrad content on … Continue reading →

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Video: A closer look at the Amstrad CPC 472

Posted on 28th October 2021 by anyweb

Introduction In this video I show you the two different versions of Amstrad CPC 472 that were sold in Spain between September and December 1985 and explain which of them is rarest and how you can find one for yourself … Continue reading →

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A closer look at the Amstrad CPC 472 timeline

Posted on 12th October 2021 by anyweb

Introduction Of all the Amstrad CPC’s, the CPC 472 definitely fascinates me. Amstrad sold the CPC 464 model in Spain as elsewhere in Europe but due to local laws and added tariffs, Amstrad was forced to change how the original … Continue reading →

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Video: First looks at the Dandanator Mini Dual

Posted on 17th September 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I blogged about the newly released Dandanator Mini Dual here, take a look at that to find out how to buy one for yourself. And now I’ve released a video showing you my device in all it’s glory, check … Continue reading →

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First looks at the CPC Dandanator Mini Dual

Posted on 17th September 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I’ve previously looked at other DanDanator devices here and this is yet another new version from the cool guys at Rancanuo team. As you can see it’s very colourful and oozing with charm. The cases are lovingly 3d printed, … Continue reading →

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Video: The saddest Amstrad CPC 464 – part 1

Posted on 6th September 2021 by anyweb

Introduction This poor Amstrad CPC 464 has clearly not enjoyed the best life, it’s obviously neglected, missing keys, has burn marks, paint stains, cracks, spills and more. Yet against all the odds, it has survived. This is part 1 of … Continue reading →

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Video: Getting custom cartridges on your Amstrad 464 or 6128 Plus

Posted on 30th August 2021 by anyweb

Introduction In the video below I show you the unboxing of 8 games I got made in Cartridge format and explain where I got them, to read about it check my blog post here.

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Getting custom 3rd party cartridges for your Amstrad plus computer

Posted on 26th August 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I’ve spent quite a bit of time doing up my Amstrad 464 Plus lately, and I must admit, I am really taking a liking to this hardware. It looks good, feels good and it’s fast to load “Burnin Rubber” … Continue reading →

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