Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator

Garage Research Emulators

About this game

Speccy is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer emulator. It runs software written for Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16k, 48k, 128k, +2, +2A, +3, Timex Sinclair, Sam Coupe, Pentagon, and Skorpion home computers. Features:

* Specifically optimized for Android devices, using ARM assembler and running at the same speed as a real Spectrum.
* Full screen portrait mode emulation, with options for simulating TV scanlines and fuzzy TV display.
* Records soundtrack to MIDI files.
* Includes both physical and touch screen keyboard support.
* Includes NetPlay functionality for playing over local network or Internet.
* Includes WorldOfSpectrum.org software archive browser.

* Supports snapshots (*.sna, *.z80).
* Supports loading from tapes (*.tap, *.tzx files), with authentic tape sounds.
* Supports TR-DOS and a variety of other disk image formats (*.trd, *.scl, *.fdi, *.dsk).
* Supports 128k and Fuller sound chips.

* Emulates Cursor, Protek, AGF, Kempston, and Sinclair Interface II joysticks, using touch screen, physical keyboard, or accelerometer.
* Emulates Kempston mouse.
* Emulates ZX Printer and other printers.

* Supports GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x (Jelly Bean), such as LG G2/G3.
* Supports Moga, iCade, Nyko PlayPad, and other Bluetooth and USB gamepads.
* Supports Xperia Play gaming buttons.

This is the premium, full-featured, ad-free version of Speccy. It includes fully functional World of Spectrum software repository browser, not found in the free version.

Speccy package itself does not contain any Spectrum programs. You should place your own Spectrum files onto the SD card before running Speccy.

Please, do not run any software you do not own with Speccy. The author cannot and will not tell you where to find free Spectrum programs.

Please, report any encountered problems here:

http://groups.google.com/group/emul8

Ratings and reviews

Have spent ages looking for a Speccy emulator for my new tablet. This one works great, so far no issues with emulation and works well with the Samsung keyboard cover. It is still supported too, unlike others. Would be great to have an option to hide the onscreen controls without having to press anything (they reappear sometimes). Also a keyboard shortcut to stop the tape would be awesome. Apologies if I've missed them! Overall a great app, was happy to pay for this one :-)

A fantastic Sinclair Spectrum 48k and 128k emulator that works perfectly on the Nvidia Shield TV. The emulator is really easy to use with many new features and fixes being implemented all the time. The developer of the emulator is really amazing and listens to your suggestions and works really hard to resolve any little bugs that you might find. Do not be afraid to contact him if you have any good ideas or find any little bugs. The project is still very active and things can only get better. A highly recommended purchase for any Nvidia Shield TV or Android TV user.

Best spectrum emulator I've tried. I didn't understand how the cursor keys worked on the 128 spectrum for menu control and basic editing so I thought there was a problem with the emulator. The Developer got back to me and gave me the info I needed on the same day! "Of course you can. Remember that in a real Spectrum, the cursor is controller by pressing CSHIFT+. Try pressing these arrows while holding CSHIFT. They will work. You can also configure them to "press" CSHIFT automatically, see "Settings | Emulation | Joystick Type | CSHIFT + CURSOR". Thank you Garage Research;)

What's new

* Switched to Android-33 SDK (Android 13).
* Switched to Google Mobile Services 4.3.14.
* Now using bundle distribution (required by Google).