Unreal Speccy Portable
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What both publish
| Fact | Unreal Speccy Portable | zx_go |
|---|---|---|
| License | The source code is licensed under GNU GPL version 3 or any later version. | The project is MIT licensed; its embedded FPGA loader is GPLv3, and NextZXOS system ROMs have separate licensing. |
| Purpose | Unreal Speccy Portable is a portable ZX-Spectrum emulator. | zx_go is a Go emulator for the Sinclair ZX80, ZX81, classic ZX Spectrum models, Pentagon, SAM Coupé, and Spectrum Next. |
| Support | SourceForge directs users to the Bitbucket issue tracker for help. | The README asks users to open a GitHub issue when a Spectrum Next game misbehaves and links to a user manual and troubleshooting documentation. |
Unreal Speccy Portable plans
- FreeFree
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zx_go plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick zx_go if…
It suits people who want to run classic Sinclair and related machines on Linux, macOS or Windows, including users who need debugger and tracing tools. Spectrum Next users should note the current limits on arbitrary .NEX games and bundled ROMs.