ZX Spectrum Next (Kickstarter 1)

The ZX Spectrum Next, released in 2017, is a modern reincarnation of the iconic ZX Spectrum, designed by Tim Gilbert and Jim Bagley under the brand “NextZXOS” in collaboration with Garry Lancaster. This FPGA-based machine is built around a Xilinx Spartan 6 FPGA, allowing it to accurately replicate the original Spectrum’s behavior while offering numerous enhancements, such as improved graphics and sound capabilities, additional RAM, and new video modes. The Next also features modern connectivity options like HDMI, VGA, and USB, making it an exciting platform for retro computing enthusiasts, developers, and those looking to create new software and hardware for the Spectrum ecosystem.