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BBC Basic for the Spectrum Next (Part 1)

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Since the last update, I’ve added a substantial number of new features to BBC Basic for Next The built-in Z80 assembler now supports the additional Z80N opcodes Realtime clock support (if fitted) Three additional video modes Line, circle, and filled triangle graphics primitives via PLOT and LINE commands VDU command now works SOUND command now works File I/O via esxDOS Improvements to the BASIC editor In addition to these features, there have been a number …

BBC Basic for the Spectrum Next (Introduction)

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I’ve been looking for a decent project to get my teeth into on the Spectrum Next. Apart from my Next Z80 library routines, I’ve dabbled with a few demos, and considered writing a drawing package similar to Deluxe Paint. But on the whole have felt rather unenthusiastic about starting that project. Last week inspiration hit me. I’ve already started porting the Z80 version of BBC Basic (by R.T.Russell) to my homebrew Z80 computer, the BSX. …

The Spectrum Next

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The Spectrum Next claims to be the “Evolution of the Speccy”, which is a very bold statement. The Sinclair name and Spectrum brand evokes strong memories in a whole generation of adults who grew up in the mid-80s with one in their home, so any new machine with Sinclair stamped on it needs to walk the walk and talk the talk. Speaking as one of those adults, an ex-games developer and long-term Spectrum fan, I …