ESPectrum
5.6#15 in zx spectrum emulatorsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
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Unreal Speccy Portable
7.8#1 in zx spectrum emulatorsFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | ESPectrum | Unreal Speccy Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Input devices | It supports PS/2 keyboards, joystick emulation, two physical joysticks through a DB9-to-PS/2 converter, and a PS/2 mouse as a Kempston mouse. | Kempston joystick and mouse input are supported. |
| License | The GitHub repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0. | The source code is licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or any later version. |
| Support | The project directs users to its README, release notes and public ESPectrum Telegram group for help. | SourceForge directs users to the Bitbucket issue tracker for help. |
ESPectrum plans
- ESPectrumFree
Unreal Speccy Portable plans
- FreeFree
- Unreal Speccy PortableFree
Pick ESPectrum if…
ESPectrum suits retro-gaming enthusiasts who want to run classic Spectrum games on compatible ESP32 hardware. It is also relevant to makers comfortable with its board, display, storage and input-device requirements.
Pick Unreal Speccy Portable if…
It suits ZX-Spectrum users who want an emulator across Android, Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its snapshot, replay, audio, and peripheral support may fit users working with those formats and devices.