I touched a ZX Spectrum for the first time in decades – and I liked it | Dominik Diamond
Summary
The author revisited playing with a ZX Spectrum, an old game console, after many years and enjoyed the experience. They also shared memories of gaming events and the differences between physical games from the past and today’s digital games.Key Facts
- The author held and enjoyed the game Daley Thompson’s Super Test for the ZX Spectrum after 40 years.
- They visited a store called Forgotten Worlds in Scotland, which sells retro and new games and gaming merchandise.
- The author attended a book signing and gaming events, including the OLL 26 Video Games Show in Norwich.
- The author hosted the 1990s gaming show GamesMaster for seven series.
- Many people remember GamesMaster and 80s/90s games fondly due to the stories and real-life experiences connected to playing physical games.
- The author contrasts old physical games, bought and played with friends, with today’s large digital game updates downloaded online.
- The author and their brother tried using a ZX Spectrum keyboard for two-player games again after decades.
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