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product_id: 679527867
title: "The Spectrum"
brand: "retro games"
price: "£132.45"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Retro Games"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/679527867-the-spectrum
store_origin: GB
region: Great Britain
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# 48 classic integrated games 720p HD multi-regional HDMI output 4 USB-A ports for multiplayer & storage The Spectrum

**Brand:** retro games
**Price:** £132.45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌈 Relive the legend. Play the future.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Spectrum by retro games
- **How much does it cost?** £132.45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/679527867-the-spectrum)

## Best For

- retro games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted retro games brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Retro meets HD:** Experience pixel-perfect 720p output with PAL & NTSC compatibility for authentic visuals on modern screens.
- • **Instant Nostalgia:** 48 iconic ZX Spectrum games preloaded, including Manic Miner and The Hobbit — no downloads needed.
- • **Multiplayer Magic:** Connect up to 4 controllers via USB-A ports and relive classic gaming nights with friends.
- • **Customizable Gameplay:** Choose from 12 stylish frames, CRT filters, and save or rewind gameplay up to 40 seconds for ultimate control.
- • **Plug & Play Expansion:** Load your own games and programs via USB flash drive with broad file compatibility — endless retro possibilities.

## Overview

The Spectrum is a meticulously crafted replica of the iconic ZX Spectrum home computer, delivering 48 built-in classic games in stunning 720p HD via HDMI with multi-regional support. Featuring four USB-A ports for multiplayer and external storage, customizable display options, and the ability to save and rewind gameplay, it blends vintage charm with modern convenience for a timeless gaming experience.

## Description

Discover The Spectrum, a beautifully designed masterpiece that belongs in an art gallery and adorned with its signature rainbow colors. This fun, whimsical, and extroverted "machine" brings back the joy of accessible pick-up and play games and offers an experience lost to modern gaming. With its timeless aesthetic and vibrant personality, The Spectrum is not only a replica of the legendary eighties home computer; it is a work of art that offers everyone a nostalgic yet always relevant gaming adventure. Relive the magic. Features: - Emulates 48 and 128 models of the ZX Spectrum - Fully functional replica keyboard - 48 games integrated, including Manic Miner, The Hobbit and Head Over Heels - Multi-regional 720 HD output via HDMI, with PAL (50 Hz) and NTSC compatibility (60 Hz). Play in the original 4:3 aspect ratio or pixel-accurate, with or without CRT filter and configurable frame size - Choose from 12 attractive frames to frame the gameplay - Store games at any point in one of 4 slots per game and rewind the gameplay by up to 40 seconds - Play your games via a USB flash drive with compatibility of multiple file types (TAP/TZX/PZX/SZX/Z80/SNA) - Four USB-A ports to add additional controllers for multiplayer games and USB sticks Contents: The Spectrum home computer, USB-C power supply cable (1.8 m) (AC adapter is NOT included), HDMI cable (1.8 m). <Game List: Alien Girl (Skirmish Edition), Ant Attack, Army Moves, Goodbye Monty, Avalon, Bobby Bearing, Cosmic Payback, Devwill Too ZX, Exolon, Fairlight, Firelord, Football Manager 2, Freddy Hardest, The Great Escape, Head Over Heels, Highway Encounter, The Hobbit, Horace Goes Skiing, Jack the Nipper, Knot 3D, The Lords of Midnight, Manic Miner, Match Day II, Movie, Nodes of Yesod, Penetrator, Phantis (Game Over II), Pheenix, Pyracurse, Quazatron, Robin of the Wood, Saboteur! Remastered, Shovel Adventure, Skool Daze, Snake Escape, Spellbound, Starquake, Starstrike II, El Stompo, Stonkers, Target: Renegade, TCQ, Technician Ted - The Megamix, Tenebra, Trashman, The Way of the Exploding Fist, Wheelie and Where Time Stood Still.

Review: Me sorprendió la calidad y el detalle en este equipo, incluso el empaque, los juegos todos versiones originales y se siente tal cual como la computadora Spectrum original, el poder guardar información y cargar vía USB otras roms es genial, incluso puedes ponerla en modo original y carga BASIC, esto te permite si la usaste realizar o cargar programas como lo harías en el equipo original.
Review: This is a great product. Feel like a spectrum and the produces run true to the emulation software. I would be great if it came with more games pre installed and some of the programs from the original spectrum instruction book. Including a preformatted USB compatible with the spectrum would also have been a nice touch.

## Features

- Multi-regional 720 HD output via HDMI, with PAL (50 Hz) and NTSC compatibility (60 Hz)
- Four USB-A ports for adding additional controllers for multiplayer games and USB sticks
- 48 games integrated, including Manic Miner, Der Hobbit and Head Over Heels
- Contents: the Spectrum home computer, USB-C power supply cable (1.8 m) (AC adapter is NOT included), HDMI cable (1.8 m)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0DF39DTX8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,384 in Videogames ( See Top 100 in Videogames ) #23 in PC Games |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (379) |
| Item model number  | 1 |
| Language  | English |
| Product Dimensions  | 19 x 14 x 2 cm; 100 g |
| Release date  | 22 November 2024 |

## Images

![The Spectrum - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZOoTJaFFL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***S on 1 February 2026*

Me sorprendió la calidad y el detalle en este equipo, incluso el empaque, los juegos todos versiones originales y se siente tal cual como la computadora Spectrum original, el poder guardar información y cargar vía USB otras roms es genial, incluso puedes ponerla en modo original y carga BASIC, esto te permite si la usaste realizar o cargar programas como lo harías en el equipo original.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***A on 27 February 2025*

This is a great product. Feel like a spectrum and the produces run true to the emulation software. I would be great if it came with more games pre installed and some of the programs from the original spectrum instruction book. Including a preformatted USB compatible with the spectrum would also have been a nice touch.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***L on 21 September 2025*

Vraiment excellent : strictement identique physiquement à l'original, le clavier est parfait, les sensations sont strictement identiques à l'original. Le mode scanlines permet d'imiter l'affichage sur un écran cathodique. On peut émuler différents type de Spectrum (48k, 128k, etc ...). Par contre l'ergonomie concernant le chargement des jeux depuis une clé USB n'est vraiment pas terrible, on galère un peu à en comprendre le fonctionnement.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Spectrum
- The Spectrum - User Manual: from Retro Games Limited
- ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty fun games to code and learn

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*