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Amstrad PCW 8256
1985
Amstrad's 1985 Z80 word-processing computer bundled with monitor, printer and CP/M.
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Controls
Boots the Amstrad PCW to the CP/M A> prompt. Type CP/M commands directly: DIR lists the disk, HELLO greets you, TEST and 8080PRE run the bundled CPU diagnostics. Open the debugger to single-step the Z80, read and write registers, set breakpoints and inspect memory. Click the screen first so it captures the keyboard; on mobile use the on-screen keyboard.
Configurations
| Configuration | Emulator | Machine | OS | Legal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amstrad PCW CP/M | PCW Joyce | Amstrad PCW 8256 | Digital Research CP/M | grey | Open ⛶ |
Chips
Operating systems
Emulators
| Emulator | Type | License | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP/M Box | online | Freeware | Website ↗ |
| Joyce | downloadable | GPL-2.0 | Website ↗ |
| PCW Joyce | online | MIT | Website ↗ |