Date   : Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:15:45 +0200
From   : anders.carlsson@... (Anders Carlsson)
Subject: Retro Software: first release - Zap!

P. Van Ek wrote:

> Well since I don't own a beep anymore

If you like, I have a feeling some other fellows on this list may help 
remedy that shortcoming? :-D

Anyway, at least if you buy the tape version I presume it might be possible 
to make an UEF image out of it and play on the emulator? A bit backwards 
thinking but everything's possible.

I'm looking to order a few copies too, haven't decided which formats though. 
I understand the DB9 Atari-style joystick interface on the Master Compact 
software wise maps in the same way as the analogue joystick on earlier 
Beebs, just that it would read every direction as full throttle? At least 
the few BBC games I've tried on both computers work with either joystick.

What are the odds the developer will make an Acorn Electron version of his 
game? Is it feasible at all or does it have too limited hardware to get the 
smooth movement, scrolling, memory restrictions and so on?

Best regards

-- 
Anders Carlsson