The 8 bit Experience
2+2+2=8
2 Computers: ZX Spectrum + Commodore 64
2 Software houses: Ocean + US Gold
2 Magazines: Crash + Zzap64
= The 8 bit Experience
Hear the stories and feel the retro tech
Please note this tour is limited to eight people so everyone gets to touch the tech.
What Jose thought of The Dundee Gaming Tour
Two Computers
The 3.5 MHz Spectrum versus the 1.0 MHz c64
Memory, sound, peripherals – joysticks, tape drives.
Two Software Houses
In the 1980s Ocean and US Gold dominated the industry with arcade conversions, film tie ins and American imports.
Pricing – budget, full price and compilations.
Making a game with only 16 colours, 8 sprites and about 40 kilobytes.
Hear how the programmers pushed the hardware to its very limits.
Two Magazines
Crash and ZZap64 were essential monthly reading for reviews, previews and other computer news. These publications aren’t just about old computer games there are time capsules into life before the internet.
Plus a lot more
Before the internet, DVDs, CDs or even floppy discs there was tape.
A slow and unreliable format but there were loading screens and music and it was better than the alternative typing in the code.
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Is this tour suitable for children?
Absolutely a great way to connect with your children with the technology of your childhood.
Is this a history tour?
Not really, unless you consider the 1980s as ancient history.
How long is the tour?
It lasts about an hour though there is no walking.
How do I book?
Through Eventbrite
What should we wear?
Dress like an onion. In layers, with warm waterproof clothing. Check the forecast and if it looks a bit nippy don’t forget your hats and gloves. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
The route is lovely when the sun is out, in horizontal rain, not so much.
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