Skip to content
Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • Visit us on Twitter
  • Find us on Facebook
  • YouTube

Andy's Retro Computing Collection

Retro & Vintage Computers, old consoles and classic gaming.

  • Computer Collection
    • Computers
    • Computer Accessories
    • VIC-20 PC
  • Console Collection
    • Consoles
  • Software & Games Collection
    • Acorn
      • BBC Micro
        • Amateur radio software for the BBC Micro
        • MMBEEB Image Files / beeb.mmb
      • Electron
    • Amstrad CPC
      • Tapes
      • Disks
    • Atari
      • Atari 8Bit
      • Atari 2600
    • Commodore
    • Dragon 32 & 64
    • Sinclair
  • Old software library
    • Sony PlayStation
      • Sony PlayStation 2
      • Sony PlayStation 3
      • Sony PlayStation 4
      • Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)
    • Acorn BBC Computer games and software
    • Commodore 64 games
    • Commodore VIC-20
    • Microsoft Xbox
    • Microsoft Xbox 360
    • Nintendo 64 (N64)
    • Nintendo Game Boy Advance
    • Nintendo Gamecube
    • Nintendo Wii
    • Sega Dreamcast
    • Sinclair ZX Spectrum
  • Guides
    • Greaseweazle – Flux level floppy disk tool
      • Writing BBC Micro disks with Greaseweazle
    • Disk Transfer
    • Tatung Einstein – Floppy disk creation
  • Manuals
    • Gravis Ultrasound Input/Output ports
    • Raspberry Pi
      • RISC OS Pi released (RISC OS for the Raspberry Pi)
      • Raspberry Pi running the Fuse ZX Spectrum Emulator (Video)
      • How to compile the Fuse ZX Spectrum Emulator on the Raspberry Pi (SDL)
    • Amstrad CPC Multiface 2 Manual
      • Sorcery Plus Multiface Codes
    • BBC Master ROM RAM cartridge
  • About Us
    • Donations to Andy’s Retro Computing Collection
    • Floppy Disk Recovery & Transfer Service
    • Components in stock
    • Disk Images
      • Disk Transfer
Home » acorn » Page 2

Tag: acorn

RetroComputers.Online

Acorn RISC PC Games – Doom II and Cannon Fodder

18th November 2011

2 short videos showing Doom II and Cannon Fodder playing on the Acorn RISC PC 700 with a StrongARM CPU. The RISC PC doesn’t have

Read More

Leave a Comment on Acorn RISC PC Games – Doom II and Cannon Fodder
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
RetroComputers.Online

Acorn RISC PC 700 Demonstration – Part 1

15th November 2011

In this video, you will see a Acorn RISC PC 700 booting RISC OS 4.02 from ROM, then soft-loading 4.39 from the hard disk. You

Read More

Leave a Comment on Acorn RISC PC 700 Demonstration – Part 1
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
RetroComputers.Online

Raspberry Pi Prototype Photo

29th October 201124th October 2020

Here is a photo of the Raspberry Pi on display at the Risc OS London show today. It was running Risc OS. Looks like there is a problem with the video at the moment, but its looking good!

Read More

1 Comment on Raspberry Pi Prototype Photo
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Acorn RetroComputers.Online

Nyan cat for the BBC Micro

15th October 2011

This is Nyan Cat for the BBC Micro by CRTC. This demo was released at the Sunrise Demo party in 2011. See the following pouet

Read More

Leave a Comment on Nyan cat for the BBC Micro
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
RetroComputers.Online

BBC Micro Advert – The Story of Daphne

11th October 2011

Just found this great TV advert for the BBC Micro. Check it out! 80s advert for the BBC Microcomputer. Daphne’s invested a lot of money

Read More

Leave a Comment on BBC Micro Advert – The Story of Daphne
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
RetroComputers.Online

Retro Computers YouTube Channel

7th October 2011

[google1] www.retrocomputers.eu also has a YouTube channel. You can subscribe by going to Retro Computers Youtube Channel, or click the YouTube icon at the top of any page on this

Read More

Leave a Comment on Retro Computers YouTube Channel
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
RetroComputers.Online

Replacing the battery in the BBC Master 512

3rd October 2011

The battery pack in my Master 512 (The model with the 80186 CPU) had died. I followed this simple guide to build my own battery

Read More

Leave a Comment on Replacing the battery in the BBC Master 512
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Acorn RetroComputers.Online

Computing History acquires a rare Acorn A680

21st September 201120th April 2020

The Centre for Computing History has acquired a rare Acorn A680 desktop computer. The A680 Technical Publishing System was developed by Acorn for Olivetti in

Read More

2 Comments on Computing History acquires a rare Acorn A680
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Amstrad RetroComputers.Online

Classic Computers In Only Fools And Horses Episodes

9th August 2011

I was sent a link to this great article about computers that were used in Only Fools And Horses by @explodingwalrus on twitter. Nice to

Read More

Leave a Comment on Classic Computers In Only Fools And Horses Episodes
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
RetroComputers.Online

Old and new, side by side.

9th June 2011

Here are probably 2 of the most important computers of all time – The Macbook pro and the BBC Micro (Well, the BBC is definitely a

Read More

1 Comment on Old and new, side by side.
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
« Prev 1 2 3 4 … 7 Next »

Latest Posts

  • Z80to – Convert ZX Spectrum Snapshots
  • Raspberry Pi Pico turned into a Low-Cost ROM Emulator for the Amstrad CPC
  • My favourite computer range – Amstrad CPC

Latest updates & additions

  • Sinclair Spectrum +2 Grey Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2 (Grey)
  • Thunder Blade Thunder Blade
  • Roland In Time Disc Roland in Time

Andy’s Retro Computing Collection

Andy’s Retro Computing Collection

Search the site

Please support me

Hey everyone! Running this website requires a lot of effort and resources. If you find the content valuable and want to see it continue, please consider making a donation. Your support will go a long way in helping me keep the site updated and running smoothly. Thank you!

Help support us!

You can also help by buying me a coffee.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • TikTok

RetroComputers.Online Facebook Page

RetroComputers.Online Facebook Page
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Blog Stats

  • 62,631 hits
All Rights Reserved 2024.
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Refined Magazine by Candid Themes.
 

Loading Comments...