The Schneider CPC 464 was my first computer. I also only had the green Screen but 2 disc drives and a 512k RAM expansion. I loved to play the first Elite on it and also a game called "they stole a million" This video brings back some great memories.
Sweet memories :) I still remember being let down by those PC Compatible floppy disks, horrible documentation and such. But still, I needed a "real" computer for uni... :(
well I feel old, just the blurred image on the vid thumbnail screamed CPC at me, never had one myself having a Speccy instead but one of my mates had one. Still remember having some fun before his mum gave us a lift to school back in the day
I had one with grey keys but which still said Amstrad on it and was still sold as an Amstrad Even the pic in the catalogue had coloured keys. So far, it's the only one of its kind I've ever seen
Schneider 464 was my second computer (after ZX Spectrum). I actually loved it's subdued design, unlike the circus version that was sold in UK. Locomotive basic was really great and I wrote a number of programs which were (being basic) incredibly slow. I actually threw mine to thrash some 10 years ago when I found that it does not work. I still miss it.
The Schneider!! :D I had a friend who had one. It was rare here in NL. I was taken by the powerful graphics functions and the quick loading speeds of the diskdrive compared to the C64. And just one thing to add.... 42 :D
ich finde den CPC echt eine schöne maschine, besonders der mit den 3 zoll aufwerk...das hat was! 🙂 danke für den genaueren einblick in die CPC und ich wünsch dir und allen hier ein schönen frühling..! PS: ich suche seit jahren einen, wenn jemand einen (gern def.) übrig hat zu einem vernünftigen preis sagt bescheid! ....lg aus chemnitz dor KautROckt!er... PS: eine frage zum Z80...weist du ob man theoretisch einen c128 mit CPC software laden könnte?...ich weis klingt dumm, aber evtl. gibts ja ne alte lösung?!?🙂...
Das wird nicht klappen, weil dazu nicht nur der Z80, sondern auch der ULA (custom chip) und vor allem das BIOS benötigt wird. Der grundsätzliche Code sollte aber laufen. Es könnte sogar sein, dass Hitchhiker laufen würde, da es ja CP/M nutzt und keine CPC spezifischen Routinen.
Für Batman braucht man mehr als die passende CPU. Übrigens gibt's für den C64 den Nachfolger "Head over Heels", technisch wäre es also möglich gewesen.
You should try the numerous modern homebrew games, they really show what a well handed old machine can do. The retro Amstrad scene have been quite active the last 15 years, be it concerning Demos, Games or peripherals..
32:05 that teared me up for some reason 😭
I like the looks of them, but I need another vintage computer like I need a hole in my head. :)
Harrier attack and Oh Mummy on the CPC464 where my 2x favourite games.
The Schneider CPC 464 was my first computer. I also only had the green Screen but 2 disc drives and a 512k RAM expansion. I loved to play the first Elite on it and also a game called "they stole a million" This video brings back some great memories.
They stole a million was one of my all time favs. Great game.
I had one and loved it. Only good thing amstrad ever made
Sweet memories :) I still remember being let down by those PC Compatible floppy disks, horrible documentation and such. But still, I needed a "real" computer for uni... :(
I sold an Amstrad printer not long ago. Sent it to the other side of the planet to Australia.
well I feel old, just the blurred image on the vid thumbnail screamed CPC at me, never had one myself having a Speccy instead but one of my mates had one. Still remember having some fun before his mum gave us a lift to school back in the day
I had one with grey keys but which still said Amstrad on it and was still sold as an Amstrad Even the pic in the catalogue had coloured keys. So far, it's the only one of its kind I've ever seen
Very interesting.
It looks classy compared to the UK version.
Schneider 464 was my second computer (after ZX Spectrum). I actually loved it's subdued design, unlike the circus version that was sold in UK. Locomotive basic was really great and I wrote a number of programs which were (being basic) incredibly slow. I actually threw mine to thrash some 10 years ago when I found that it does not work. I still miss it.
The Schneider!! :D I had a friend who had one. It was rare here in NL. I was taken by the powerful graphics functions and the quick loading speeds of the diskdrive compared to the C64.
And just one thing to add.... 42 :D
And where's your towel?
That C128 needs an SD card solution. Was there a version of the Hobbit? That was a text adventure, but it also had graphic screens.
Yep. That exists for the CPC.
ich finde den CPC echt eine schöne maschine, besonders der mit den 3 zoll aufwerk...das hat was! 🙂 danke für den genaueren einblick in die CPC und ich wünsch dir und allen hier ein schönen frühling..! PS: ich suche seit jahren einen, wenn jemand einen (gern def.) übrig hat zu einem vernünftigen preis sagt bescheid! ....lg aus chemnitz dor KautROckt!er...
PS: eine frage zum Z80...weist du ob man theoretisch einen c128 mit CPC software laden könnte?...ich weis klingt dumm, aber evtl. gibts ja ne alte lösung?!?🙂...
Das wird nicht klappen, weil dazu nicht nur der Z80, sondern auch der ULA (custom chip) und vor allem das BIOS benötigt wird. Der grundsätzliche Code sollte aber laufen. Es könnte sogar sein, dass Hitchhiker laufen würde, da es ja CP/M nutzt und keine CPC spezifischen Routinen.
Für Batman braucht man mehr als die passende CPU. Übrigens gibt's für den C64 den Nachfolger "Head over Heels", technisch wäre es also möglich gewesen.
Had a much better basic than the Commodore 64
Just to let you know: The website in your profile seems to have been hacked. It redirects me to all kinds of shady websites...
Thanks! I just restored a backup. Should be good again! I hate WordPress!
@@RetroWK ...so does every sane person...😉
@@RetroWK It has been hacked again...
@@EgonOlsen71 I think that was just data in your cache ... but to be on the safe side I just put up a simple html page. Thanks again!
@@RetroWK Unlikely, because yesterday, I accessed it on my smartphone but today, I did so on my desktop PC.
You should try the numerous modern homebrew games, they really show what a well handed old machine can do.
The retro Amstrad scene have been quite active the last 15 years, be it concerning Demos, Games or peripherals..
Anything in particular you think I should check out?
@@RetroWK too many to mention, check the games produced since the 2005-2009 up to now,
at cpcpower website...