About Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator
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: *...
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
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator since it was posted on our website on 2017-01-05 21:18:13.
The latest version is 5.9.6 and it was updated on 2024-04-22 14:01:29. See below the changes in each version.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.9.6
Updated At: 2023-08-22
Changes: * Switched to Android-33 SDK (Android 13).
* Switched to Google Mobile Services 4.3.14.
* Now using bundle distribution (required by Google).
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.9.5
Updated At: 2022-12-19
Changes: * Switched to the latest DropBox SDK version.
* Switched to Android SDK 31 (Android 12).
* Switched to the JDK 11.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.9.4
Updated At: 2022-01-31
Changes: * Another fix to gamepad assignments to keyboard keys.
* Now showing folder name at the title instead of complete path.
* Now disabling keyboard options if there is no keyboard.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.9.2
Updated At: 2021-09-16
Changes: * Fixed resetting emulation after selecting a new hardware model.
* Added Chinese translation made by David Chen.
* Added "Settings | Emulation | AY8910 PSG" option (on by default).
* Added "Settings | Emulation | ULA+ Video" option (on by default).
* Refactored Spectrum-specific settings mechanism.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.9.1
Updated At: 2021-04-26
Changes: * Fixed running tape with auto-load and fast-load both enabled.
* Fixed emulation running too fast with wave-to-melody enabled.
* Toggling MIDI logging also toggles melodic sound conversion.
* Refactored audio rendering code.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.9
Updated At: 2021-03-29
Changes: * Based on latest Speccy 5.9 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Fixed higher framerate when using 48kHz audio sampling rate.
* Fixed some .Z80 snapshots not loading when IF1.ROM is missing.
* Fixed loading Pentagon .Z80 snapshots.
* Fixed tape startup when auto-loading tapes.
* No longer reading joystick configuration from .SZX files.
* Scrolling in File Selector has become much more responsive.
* Now only saving screenshot when saving state.
* Fixed saving states with a hardware key.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.8.1
Updated At: 2021-03-04
Changes: * Based on latest Speccy 5.8 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Fixed tape not starting when auto-loading.
* Added initial support for Spectaculator snapshot files (.SZX).
* Added internal menu option to save .SZX snapshots.
* Preserving custom color entries when changing palette setting.
* Preserving Sam Coupe colors when changing palette setting.
* Saving "Settings | Hardware | Palette" option.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.6.2
Updated At: 2021-02-04
Changes: * Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
* Fixed file selection UI on newer AndroidTV devices.
* Enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.6.1
Updated At: 2021-01-11
Changes: * Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.
* Fixed some .Z80 files not loading due to missing Interface I ROM.
* Fixed problem loading truncated .TRD files.
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator version 5.6
Updated At: 2020-12-28
Changes: * Based on latest Speccy 5.6 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Fixed some .Z80 files not loading due to missing Interface I ROM.
* Fixed problem loading truncated .TRD files.
* Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
* On Android 10+, all file access is now done via content providers.
* You may have to give app separate permission to read each storage location.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
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