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ZX Spectrum 48K
1982
Sinclair's best-selling 1982 8-bit British home computer, a Z80 machine with 48KB RAM that defined UK gaming.
ZX Spectrum 48K Online Emulator
Play ZX Spectrum 48K using JavaScript directly in your browser.
Controls
Boots straight to the © 1982 Sinclair Research BASIC copyright screen. Type Spectrum BASIC directly (single-keyword entry: press P for PRINT, etc.). Open the debugger to single-step the Z80, read/write registers and memory, and set breakpoints. Click the screen first so it captures the keyboard; on mobile, use the on-screen rubber keyboard.
Configurations
| Configuration | Emulator | Machine | OS | Legal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZX Spectrum 48K BASIC | JSSpeccy | ZX Spectrum 48K | grey | Open ⛶ |
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