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Compatibility

This document describes current and planned compatibility for Spectranext — which ZX Spectrum models and expansion hardware are known to work, and what is still being brought up.

KindDeviceStatusNotes
Computers48KSupported

+2/+3 Switch is in 48 position

128KSupported

+2/+3 Switch is in 48 position

+2Supported

+2/+3 Switch is in +2 position

+3Supported

+2/+3 Switch is in +2 position

Spectrum NextSupported

NOTE: Current, spectranext ISSUE 3 (core 03.02.04) are not supported. See this issue.

At this moment, +2 personality must be set, and upon boot, the following BASIC executed:

OUT 9275,128 : OUT 9531,8
OMNI 128HQ LAPTOPSupportedSwitch off UnoDOS/ExoDOS support and run at 3.5 MHz
SiZif 512SupportedUse 128K or 48K mode. Remove Wi-Fi module. Remove Bluetooth module. Switch off the SD card. Switch off the DivMCC and 3E. Run at 3.5Mhz
CartridgesSpectranetSupportedThe cartridge replaces Spectranet (plug & play)
ZX-HDSupportedUse the pass-through connector (daisy chain)
Interface 1PlannedNot yet supported but planned
FeaturesBluetooth KeyboardConsideredTyping into your Spectrum with an external Bluetooth keyboard should be possible
USB-C KeyboardConsideredTyping into your Spectrum with an external USB-C keyboard should be possible
Bluetooth JoystickConsideredUsing your Spectrum with an external Bluetooth joystick should be possible
Networking adaptersUSB-C to Ethernet adapterNot supportedSupport is not currently feasible

If you need support for something not listed here, please contact us. Chances are compatibility can be added without hardware modifications to the cartridge.