The ZX
Spectrum SE is a modest enhancement of the original ZX Spectrum
which is nearly 100% compatible with the entire range of Z80 based
computers made by Sinclair Research and Timex Computer between
1980 and 1986.
CPU: Z80A 3.528 Mhz RAM: 272K Home Bank 48K Ex Bank 64K Dock Bank 64K 128 Bank 96K ROM: 32K ROM 0 BBC Basic ROM 1 SE Basic ULA: 27K 4x 256x192 (8x8 attributes) 2x 256x192 (8x1 attributes) 2x 519x192 (mono) AUDIO: AY-3-8912 / Beeper
This specification
describes the final ROM release of the machine. At present ROM
0 contains a modified version of the 128 Editor and ROM 1 contains
the original Spectrum ROM. Further details are available from
the comp.sys.sinclair
faq. The final ROM will be released when SE Basic is completed.
The machine will default to SE Basic unless SPACE is held at reset
to activate BBC Basic.
The ZX
Spectrum SE has not gone into production. At present it is only
available as an upgrade to the Timex TC2048 and TC2068 and the
Unipolbrit UK2086 in Europe and the Timex TS2068 in America .
These machines can be found for sale in Portugal and Poland (European
model), the United States, Canada and Argentina (American model)
and on auction sites such as eBay.
Once you have a suitable machine you will need to contact Yarek Adamski who can supply
and fit the upgrade for you.
The ZX
Spectrum SE is emulated by version 0.7.0 of FUSE
(the Free Unix Spectrum Emulator) and higher. Binaries of this
version are available for MacOS
Xv10.3, Mandrake v10.0,
NetBSD and SuSE
from the FUSE site.
The ZX Spectrum SE will run most software written for Z80 based computers made by Sinclair Research and Timex Computer between 1980 and 1986. That's everything from the ZX80 to the Spectrum+ 128K, including the TS2068. Most Spectrum software will run without an emulator, although a few titles, such as Travel with Trashman , will require it. An emulator is also required to run ZX80, ZX81 and Timex 2068 software and programs written in 128 Basic (if using the final ROM release). Owing to the huge amount of time involved in creating new software from scratch, early releases for the ZX Spectrum SE will consist of emulators, programming tools, enhanced versions of existing Spectrum games and Timex 2068 software for use with the Timex 2068 emulator.
| Full Title | Version/ Serial |
Year/ Updated |
Publisher | Producer/ Author |
Machine Type |
Type | Notes | Download |
| 42 Column Demo |
1.0 | 10/05/02 | World of Spectrum | Andrew Owen | SE | Utility: Font/UDGs |
Provides 42 column character support for SE Basic. | se42demo.zip (1,094 bytes) |
| 128 Basic | Mk I | 1985 | Investronica | Sinclair Research Ltd | SE | Programming | Bugfixed by Ian M. Collier. Includes a built-in text editor. | - |
| Androids | 06-4001 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Peter Aked | 2068 | Arcade: Maze |
06-4001.zip (7,144 bytes) |
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| ArtWorkX Gallery |
1985 | Novelsoft | David C. Ridge | 2068 | Utility: Drawing |
Contains pretty pictures, not of much use. | artworkz.zip (7,019 bytes) |
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| Basic 64 | TS2068 | 1984 | TMX Portugal | TMX Portugal | 2068 | Utility: Font/UDGs |
Provides support for 64 to 85 column text and drawing commands in 512x192 mode. | basic64.zip (8,356 bytes) |
| Byte Power | February | 1988 | Byte Power | Byte Power | 2068 | Covertape | bytepower.zip (106,450 bytes) |
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| Crazy Bugs | 06-4023 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Steve Hughes | 2068 | Arcade | 06-4023.zip (5,601 bytes) |
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| Companion Cassette |
1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Timex Computer Corp | 2068 | Educational | companion.zip (14,507 bytes) |
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| Disassembler | 2068 | Programming | A BASIC disassembler. Pretty slow but sometimes useful to see OS64 code, if OS64 is present. | disasm.zip (4,682 bytes) |
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| Elite DX | 1985 | Firebird Software Ltd | Torus | 48 | Strategy: Management |
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| Flight Simulation |
06-3000 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Charles Davies | 2068 | Simulation | 06-3000.zip (14,118 bytes) |
|
| Horace and the Spiders |
06-4019 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | William Tang | 2068 | Arcade: Action |
06-4019.zip (8,904 bytes) |
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| Hot Z Disassembler |
1.43 | Ray Kingsley | 2068 | Programming | Oldest version. Has some advantages because of the location that it is located. | hotzd143.zip (11,248 bytes) |
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| Hot Z Disassembler |
1.84 | Ray Kingsley | 2068 | Programming | High memory version. The Help screens are accessed from extended mode by pressing the 'H' key. | hotzd184.zip (15,607 bytes) |
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| Hot Z Disassembler |
1.95 | Ray Kingsley | 2068 | Programming | Low memory version. These versions are not AROS compatible. | hotzd195.zip (15,286 bytes) |
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| Keyword | Jack Dohany | 2068 | Programming | Allows you to type in commands letter by letter rather than using keywords. Instructions are included in the program. | keyword.zip (2,603 bytes) |
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| Keyword | 5.0 | 2068 | Programming | Another program which allows the user to spell out the tokenized keywords. | keyword5.zip (2,275 bytes) |
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| Mscript | 1983 | 21st Century Eletronics | Micro Systems Software | 2068 | Business | An older version of this 64 column word processor (uses 512x192 Timex graphic mode). | mscript.zip (6,664 bytes) |
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| Mscript | 1.0 | 1983 | Zebra Systems Inc | Micro Systems Software | 2068 | Business | A bit more advanced version of Mscript word processor. Allows customising the printer interface, etc. | mscript1.zip (11,629 bytes) |
| Penetrator | 06-4002 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Philip Mitchel | 2068 | Arcade: Shoot-em-up |
06-4002.zip (19,867 bytes) |
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| Personal Portfolio Manager |
06-2009 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | R. B. Cram | 2068 | Home | 06-2009.zip (7,759 bytes) |
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| Pro Pinball | 06-4000 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | R.E.D. Sunshine | 2068 | Arcade | 06-4000.zip (10,760 bytes) |
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| ProFile | 2068 | Business | Filing database program. There was also advanced AROS cartridge version of this program. | profile.zip (3,882 bytes) |
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| Public Domain | 2068 | Compilation | 2068pd.zip (34,515 bytes) |
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| R-Type DX | 1988 | Activision Inc | Bob Pape, Mark A. Jones |
128 | Arcade: Shoot-em-up |
Single-load by Russell Marks. | r-type_dx.zip (92,462 bytes) |
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| Rambo DX | 1985 | Ocean Software Ltd | David J. Anderson, F. David Thorpe |
48 | Arcade: Shoot-em-up |
Bugfixed by Goodboy. | rambo_dx.zip (25,016 bytes) |
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| SE Basic | 0.80a | 10/05/02 | World of Spectrum | Andrew Owen | SE | Programming | An early beta version of Sinclair Extended Basic for the ZX Spectrum SE. | zxse.zip (13,683 bytes) |
| SE Basic Compiler |
1.01 | 1986 | HiSoft | Cameron Hayne | 48 | Programming | Converts Sinclair [Extended] Basic into machine code. Bugfixed by Zeljko Juric. | compiler.zip (16,390 bytes) |
| Shadow of the Unicorn SE |
1985 | Mikro-Gen Ltd | Dale McLoughlin, Shelly McLoughlin |
SE | Adventure: Graphic |
No more mucking about with ROM files - and a pretty loading screen! | unicorn.zip (35,718 bytes) |
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| Smart Terminal | 06-2012 | Timex Computer Corp | Anchor Automation Inc | 2068 | Home | 06-2012.zip (3,339 bytes) |
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| Sprite Pack | 2.2 | 27/09/03 | timexsinclair.org | Alvin R. Albrecht | 48 | Utility: Screen Manipulation |
For use with Z80 assembler or Z88DK. | splib2.zip (401,310 bytes) |
| Starion DX | 1985 | Melbourne House | David M. Webb | 48 | Arcade: Shoot-em-up |
Bugfixed by Jim Grimwood. | - |
|
| Super Hot Z Disassembler |
2.51 | Ray Kingsley | 2068 | Programming | Can be loaded and run in the HOME, EXROM and DOCK banks (with extra RAM in EXROM or DOCK banks). | shotz251.zip (17,791 bytes) |
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| Tape Corrector | Byte Power | Kris Boisvert | 2068 | Utility: Copier |
A fabulous tape reconditioner for the Spectrum & Timex 2068 released on the Byte Power tape magazine. | corrector.zip (1,014 bytes) |
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| Tasword Two | 1983 | Tasman Software | 2068 | Business | Timex version of Tasword Spectrum word processer program, but no extra features (not even 512x192 mode). | tasword2.zip (8,900 bytes) |
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| Techdraw Jr. | 1985 | Zebra Systems Inc | 2068 | Utility: Drawing |
Graphics program. Uses Timex dual display file for flood fill & undo. Also uses Timex joysticks. | techdraw.zip (11,334 bytes) |
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| Time Machine | 1.0 | 1986 | Novelsoft | Cameron Hayne | 2068 | Programming | Timex version of the Hisoft Basic Compiler. A little demo is included on the tape. | timachine.zip (11,345 bytes) |
| Timex 2068 Emulator |
1.0 | 02/12/04 | zxse.raww.net | Alvin R. Albrecht | SE | Utility: Emulator |
Run Timex 2068 software on your ZX Spectrum SE. | 2068emu.zip (17,957 bytes) |
| Toolkit | 2068 | Programming | Toolkit program for TS2068 with four functions: renumber, kill REM lines, list variables and compact BASIC program. | toolkit.zip (3,522 bytes) |
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| Upload 2000 | 1983 | EZ-Key | David Ornstein | 2068 | Utility: Copier |
Utility to load in BASIC programs from the ZX81/TS1000/TS1500 into TS2068. | upload.zip (1,685 bytes) |
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| VU-3D | 06-1002 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Psion Software Ltd | 2068 | Business | 06-1002.zip (33,127 bytes) |
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| VU-Calc | 06-1000 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Psion Software Ltd | 2068 | Business | 06-1000.zip (5,284 bytes) |
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| VU-File | 06-1001 | 1983 | Timex Computer Corp | Psion Software Ltd | 2068 | Business | 06-1001.zip (10,825 bytes) |
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| Window Print 32 | 1987 | J. Bell | John M. Bell | 2068 | Utility: Screen Manipulation |
An excellent basic extension utility with demo program. Allows windowed printing, scrolling, font effects etc. | winprint32.zip (4,757 bytes) |
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| Window Print 64 | 1987 | J. Bell | John M. Bell | 2068 | Utility: Screen Manipulation |
Requires Zebra Systems OS64 (not currently supported by the Timex 2068 Emulator). | winprint64.zip (4,229 bytes) |
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| Zeal Disassembler |
1983 | J. C. Kilday Associates | J. Kilday | 2068 | Programming | Disasembler which also can disassemble shadow (EXROM) Timex ROM. | zealdis.zip (5,318 bytes) |
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| ZX80 Emulator | 2.00 | 02/12/04 | zxse.raww.net | Paul Farrow | SE | Utility: Emulator |
Bugfixed by Geoff Wearmouth. | zx80plus.zip (6,023 bytes) |
| ZX81 Emulator | 2.01 | 02/12/04 | zxse.raww.net | Paul Farrow | SE | Utility: Emulator |
Bugfixed by Geoff Wearmouth. | zx81plus.zip (11,964 bytes) |
| ZX Spectrum Emulator |
zxse.raww.net | Andrew Owen | SE | Utility: Emulator |
Enables programs which require the original ROM to work on the ZX Spectrum SE. | - |