The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit home computer developed and marketed by Sinclair Research, first released in Britain on 23 April 1982 with later releases in other regions including West Germany and the United States. It played a pivotal role in the history of personal computers and video games, especially in the United Kingdom, and was one of the all-time bestselling British computers with over five million units sold.
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SignificancePlayed a pivotal role in the history of personal computers and video games, especially in the United Kingdom 1 FAQs
What processor and memory did the ZX Spectrum use?
It used a Zilog Z80 processor and came in 16k and 48k versions at first.
The Spectrum used the Zilog Z80 processor, like its predecessors the ZX-80 and ZX-81. It was originally available in 16k and 48k versions using cassette tape, and later grew to 128k and added floppy disks.
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Introduction
The Spectrum played a pivotal role in the history of personal computers and video games, especially in the United Kingdom.
Infobox: discontinued
1985/1992
- In Group: Sinclair Home Computers, lead
In Field: Computer Architecture, Lead section
The ZX Spectrum (UK: ) is an 8-bit home computer developed and marketed by Sinclair Research.
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