ZX Spectrum turns 30 today....

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the hallowed ZX Spectrum computer, which for many was their first introduction to programming and, probably more importantly but don’t tell our parents, pc gaming!

After starting with a Commodore VIC20 (!) I moved up to a Spectrum 128+2 and loved it...I still rue the day I sold it and sorely miss playing classics such as Microprose Soccer (360 degree banana kicks!) and Typhoon amongst many many others...emulators do the job but I miss the original hulking keyboard!

Google has even gotten in on the act by featuring the device in their Google Doodle for today (23/4/2012).

The device is set to be relaunched to tap in to the feeling of nostalgia. Albeit it will only be a bluetooth keyboard that will likely link with your mobile to run a Spectrum games emulator but even so, this will appeal to many of a certain age...Manic Miner for the masses!