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| Amstrad PCW 8256 || Dec 1991? || 512k RAM & external 3.5" B drive || Upgraded to PCW 8512 Spec
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| Amstrad PCW 8256 || Dec 1991? || 256k Memory Upgrade & external 3.5" B drive from Pinboard Computers || My dad bought me a 2nd home computer as a replacement for damaged Amstrad CPC 464. Upgraded to PCW 8512 Spec
 
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| Sega Mega Drive ||08/05/1999 || Mega CD || -
 
| Sega Mega Drive ||08/05/1999 || Mega CD || -
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| Sega Mega Drive ||15/05/1999 || 2 control pads || -
 
| Sega Mega Drive ||15/05/1999 || 2 control pads || -
 
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| Amstrad CPC 464 ||06/06/1999 || [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[ParaDOS]]) & 3.5" disc drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]] & no "READY" Signal || "[http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/docs/costdown.html Cost-Down]" version
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| Amstrad CPC 464 ||06/06/1999 || [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[ParaDOS]]) & 3.5" disc drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]] & no "READY" Signal || "[http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/docs/costdown.html Cost-Down]" version. [[CTM640/CTM644|Amstrad GTM 644 Colour Monitor]] - New design is damaged due to water damage from the loft on 07/02/12
 
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| Amstrad CPC 6128 || 06/12/1999 || [[Multiface II]] with '[[The Insider]]', [[SuperPower_ROM_Box|Super Power ROM Card]] (no case) - [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Nirvana]], [[ParaDOS]], [[Protext]] & [[Utopia]], [[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|Dk'tronics 256K Memory]], 3.5" Disc Drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead & 8bit Printer Port || "[http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/docs/costdown.html Cost-Down]" version
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| Amstrad CPC 6128 || 06/12/1999 || [[Multiface II]] with '[[The Insider]]', [[SuperPower_ROM_Box|Super Power ROM Card]] (no case) - [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Nirvana]], [[ParaDOS]], [[Protext]] & [[Utopia]], [[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|Dk'tronics 256K Memory]], 3.5" Disc Drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead & 8bit Printer Port || "[http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/docs/costdown.html Cost-Down]" version. [[CTM640/CTM644|Amstrad GTM 644 Colour Monitor]] - Old design (AMSTRAD) is damaged due to water damage from the loft on 07/02/12
 
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| Super Nintendo Entertainment System || 09/12/1999 || 2 Official controllers, Nintendo Scope 6 light gun & 6 games (boxed), Super Gameboy Adaptor || -
 
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System || 09/12/1999 || 2 Official controllers, Nintendo Scope 6 light gun & 6 games (boxed), Super Gameboy Adaptor || -
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| Commodore 64 (Old Model) || 14/12/1999 || Data recorder, 1541 Disk Drive || -
 
| Commodore 64 (Old Model) || 14/12/1999 || Data recorder, 1541 Disk Drive || -
 
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| Sega Game Gear || 14/12/1999 || TV Tuner, Sega Master System Game Gear Converter, FM Radio tuner, 2 official battery packs - upgraded with 7.2v 2400mAh RC Batteries, VidiTex Magnifier, Sega Gear-to-Gear Cable, carrying cases || -
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| Sega Game Gear || 14/12/1999 || TV Tuner, Sega Master System Game Gear Converter, FM Radio tuner, 2 official battery packs - upgraded with 7.2v 2400mAh RC Batteries, VidiTex Magnifier, Sega Gear-to-Gear Cable, carrying cases ||  
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Screen black / white lines appearing with some dead pixel's / dead segments & had to look at 45° angle & medium level sounds from external speaker - headphones required on 07/2/12 12:00!! Fully restored & fully perfect working order after been sent for [http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140482789433?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649|SEGA GAME GEAR REFURBISHMENT AND LCD REPAIR SERVICE] on 28/3/12
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| Nintendo Entertainment System || 12/01/2000 || 2 Nintendo Official controllers, Official Zapper Light Gun & Game Genie - Video Game Enhancer with Programming Manual & Codebook || -
 
| Nintendo Entertainment System || 12/01/2000 || 2 Nintendo Official controllers, Official Zapper Light Gun & Game Genie - Video Game Enhancer with Programming Manual & Codebook || -
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| Amstrad CPC 664  || 27/05/2000  || [[ParaDOS]] chip fitted, 3.5" drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], no "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead, Cheetah 125+ Joystick, [[Amstrad SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer|SSA-1]] & [[Amstrad_Serial_Interface#Pace_serial_interface_.281986.29|Amstrad/Pace RS232]] || [[Amstrad GT64/GT65 Green Monitor|Amstrad GT65 Green Monitor]]   
 
| Amstrad CPC 664  || 27/05/2000  || [[ParaDOS]] chip fitted, 3.5" drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], no "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead, Cheetah 125+ Joystick, [[Amstrad SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer|SSA-1]] & [[Amstrad_Serial_Interface#Pace_serial_interface_.281986.29|Amstrad/Pace RS232]] || [[Amstrad GT64/GT65 Green Monitor|Amstrad GT65 Green Monitor]]   
 
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| Amstrad CPC 464 ||17/06/2000 ||CPC 6128 OS/BASIC ROM Chip fitted, [[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack]] >> 256k, [[Rombo_Rombox|Rombo ROMBOX]] - [[Utopia]], [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Protext]], & [[ParaDOS]], [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[AMSDOS]]), 3.5" disc drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], "READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector) || [[Expanding_from_CPC_464_to_CPC_6128_Spec|Upgraded to CPC 6128 spec]]
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| Amstrad CPC 464 ||17/06/2000 ||CPC 6128 OS/BASIC ROM Chip fitted, [[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack]] >> 256k, [[Rombo_Rombox|Rombo ROMBOX]] - [[Utopia]], [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Protext]], & [[ParaDOS]], [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[AMSDOS]]), 3.5" disc drive with  [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], "READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector) || [[Expanding_from_CPC_464_to_CPC_6128_Spec|Upgraded to CPC 6128 spec]]. [[CTM640/CTM644|Amstrad GTM 640 Colour Monitor]] - Old design (AMSTRAD) is damaged due to water damage from the loft on 07/02/12
 
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| Amstrad 464+ ||23/09/2000 ||Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter ([[Expansion_Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]),[[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack]]- (SMD) version,[[Rombo_Rombox|Rombo ROMBOX]] - [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Protext]], [[RODOS]] & [[Utopia]], [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[ParaDOS]]),3.5” Disc Drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]],"READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector), 2 x PD-1 Games paddle || [[464Plus_Conversion#Jonathanen.27s_Easy_Way_To_464.2B_Conversion|Expanded to 6128 Plus spec]]
 
| Amstrad 464+ ||23/09/2000 ||Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter ([[Expansion_Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]),[[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack]]- (SMD) version,[[Rombo_Rombox|Rombo ROMBOX]] - [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Protext]], [[RODOS]] & [[Utopia]], [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[ParaDOS]]),3.5” Disc Drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]],"READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector), 2 x PD-1 Games paddle || [[464Plus_Conversion#Jonathanen.27s_Easy_Way_To_464.2B_Conversion|Expanded to 6128 Plus spec]]
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| Sony VAIO PCG-FR415B ||03/02/2004 || None || -
 
| Sony VAIO PCG-FR415B ||03/02/2004 || None || -
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| Amstrad NC 200 || 27/03/2004  || None || -
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| Amstrad PPC 640 || 30/03/2004 || Built in modem, carry case, mains power unit, car power lead, manual, software and PPC Slot expansion box with four ISA slots and a power unit for the computer || -
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| Sega Game Gear || 15/04/2004 || Competition PRO Carrying Case, 1 official battery pack - upgraded with 7.2v 2400mAh RC Batteries,Sega Game Gear Battery Pack, Sega 1602-05 AC Mains Adaptor, TV Tuner Pack (boxed), VidiTex HANDY GAME CARE WIDE GEAR (boxed), Sega #67004 Master System Game Gear Converter    from Beeshu (boxed), Sega    Game Gear Magnifier, LMP Gamester Powergrip Rechargeable Power Pack for Game Gear, Sega Gear-to-Gear Cable  (boxed),SEGA GAME GEAR OFFICIAL CARRY STRAP IN GOOD CONDITION &SEGA GAME GEAR LINK ADAPTER COVER || Screen is excellent & sound is extremely very low from external speaker - headphones required on 07/2/12 12:20!!! Currently, its fully restored & fully perfect working order after been sent for SEGA GAME GEAR REPAIR SERVICE! BRING IT BACK TO LIFE! on 28/03/12
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| Amstrad CPC 464 || Summer 1986 - 15/07/1990 || AMSOFT JY1 Joystick, Cheetah 125+ Joystick, Amstrad LP-1 & Amstrad MP-1 || My dad bought me my very 1st home computer with Amstrad CTM 640 monitor, a box of over £100 worth of 50 games - £399.99
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| Sega Master System || June 1989 - 22/04/1999 || [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snail_Maze Snail Maze] game built-in - V1.3 SMS BIOS || Purchased fromDavina Cheetan-Salick with original box, Hang-On on Sega Card, Hang-On game manual
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| Packard Bell 9021 XE ||12/04/1997 - 24/08/2001 || Gravis GamePad Pro, Gravis Grip Pads x4 (connected to the Gravis MulitPort), Gravis MultiPort Grip Gaming System, Logic 3 PC SprintPad, QuickShot Super Warrior Joystick, Epson Stylus Color 800 Inkjet Printer, Hauppauge WinTV Card || Write off
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| Commodore 64 C || 16/12/1999 - 07/02/12 || None || Water damaged from the loft including An Introduction To BASIC - Part 2 & Elite Gold Edition from Firebird    Software on 5.25" disks and both are packed in original box
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| Amstrad PPC 640 || 06/05/2000 - 07/02/12 || None || Water damaged from the loft
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| Amstrad PCW 8512 || 01/03/2003 - 07/02/12 || None || Water damaged from the loft

Revision as of 22:48, 15 November 2014

Hi everybody, my name is Jonathan Erskine-Nartey. I was born in 1980 and live in London, UK. My first computer was Amstrad CPC 464 with CTM 644 Colour Monitor in 1986 - 6 years of age during that time. Here is my Computer collection so far. You'll be very amazed with the amount of Amstrad CPC / PCW accessories that I've for my Amstrad CPC / PCW Series.

Currently owns the following working computers:

Computer Acquired Extras Notes
Amstrad PCW 8256 Dec 1991? 256k Memory Upgrade & external 3.5" B drive from Pinboard Computers My dad bought me a 2nd home computer as a replacement for damaged Amstrad CPC 464. Upgraded to PCW 8512 Spec
Sega Mega Drive 08/05/1999 Mega CD -
Sega Mega Drive 15/05/1999 2 control pads -
Amstrad CPC 464 06/06/1999 DDI-1 (ParaDOS) & 3.5" disc drive with side switch & no "READY" Signal "Cost-Down" version. Amstrad GTM 644 Colour Monitor - New design is damaged due to water damage from the loft on 07/02/12
Amstrad CPC 6128 06/12/1999 Multiface II with 'The Insider', Super Power ROM Card (no case) - BCPL, Maxam, Nirvana, ParaDOS, Protext & Utopia, Dk'tronics 256K Memory, 3.5" Disc Drive with side switch, "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead & 8bit Printer Port "Cost-Down" version. Amstrad GTM 644 Colour Monitor - Old design (AMSTRAD) is damaged due to water damage from the loft on 07/02/12
Super Nintendo Entertainment System 09/12/1999 2 Official controllers, Nintendo Scope 6 light gun & 6 games (boxed), Super Gameboy Adaptor -
Commodore 64 (Old Model) 14/12/1999 Data recorder, 1541 Disk Drive -
Sega Game Gear 14/12/1999 TV Tuner, Sega Master System Game Gear Converter, FM Radio tuner, 2 official battery packs - upgraded with 7.2v 2400mAh RC Batteries, VidiTex Magnifier, Sega Gear-to-Gear Cable, carrying cases

Screen black / white lines appearing with some dead pixel's / dead segments & had to look at 45° angle & medium level sounds from external speaker - headphones required on 07/2/12 12:00!! Fully restored & fully perfect working order after been sent for GAME GEAR REFURBISHMENT AND LCD REPAIR SERVICE on 28/3/12

Nintendo Entertainment System 12/01/2000 2 Nintendo Official controllers, Official Zapper Light Gun & Game Genie - Video Game Enhancer with Programming Manual & Codebook -
Sega Mega Drive II 12/01/2000 Mega CD II (boxed), 2 control pads -
Sega Master System II 12/01/2000 Alex Kidd in Miracle World game built-in, 2 official control pads & manual -
Nintendo Game Boy 01/02/2000 Four Player Adapter, Game Link Cable Original boxed
Sega Master System 04/02/2000 Missile Defense 3-D game built-in, 2 x Control Pads, Light Phaser Gun & Sega 3-D Glasses -
Amstrad PC 1512 HD10 06/05/2000 None Colour Monitor
Amstrad CPC 664 27/05/2000 ParaDOS chip fitted, 3.5" drive with side switch, no "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead, Cheetah 125+ Joystick, SSA-1 & Amstrad/Pace RS232 Amstrad GT65 Green Monitor
Amstrad CPC 464 17/06/2000 CPC 6128 OS/BASIC ROM Chip fitted, DK'tronics 64K RAM pack >> 256k, Rombo ROMBOX - Utopia, BCPL, Maxam, Protext, & ParaDOS, DDI-1 (AMSDOS), 3.5" disc drive with side switch, "READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector) Upgraded to CPC 6128 spec. Amstrad GTM 640 Colour Monitor - Old design (AMSTRAD) is damaged due to water damage from the loft on 07/02/12
Amstrad 464+ 23/09/2000 Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter (UK/DE Expansion Converter),DK'tronics 64K RAM pack- (SMD) version,Rombo ROMBOX - BCPL, Maxam, Protext, RODOS & Utopia, DDI-1 (ParaDOS),3.5” Disc Drive with side switch,"READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector), 2 x PD-1 Games paddle Expanded to 6128 Plus spec
Amstrad 6128+ 10/12/2000 Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter - (UK/DE Expansion Converter),KDS 6 socket Rombox with a free utility KDS ROM v4.88 (unused) - BCPL, DosCopy by Face Hugger (DOS Copy/Crime 1.3), Maxam, ParaDOS, Protext & Utopia,3.5” Disc Drive with side switch,"READY" Signal,2 x PD-1 Games paddle, Amstrad CPC+ Series Multiface II, Siren Software (KDS Electronics) CPC Serial Interface with COMMS PAK 5 Software on ROM Version 5.0 Amstrad CM14 Colour Monitor
e-Machines (eTower 320) PC 16/09/2001 512MB DRAM (even the manual incorrectly states the maxmium memory is 256MB???), Samsung SD-616 DVD-ROM Drive, TSSTcorp CD-RW / DVD Multi-Player Combo Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX 420 - 64MB PCI Graphics Card with TV-Out Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 200GB HD Model # GY200P0 with Multi-Boot Operating Systems Facility: Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server Enterprise & Windows XP Professional SP2, Hauppauge! Model 681 WinTV camera bundle TV Card, Visioneer 4500 Flatbed Scanner, OnStream DP30 External Parallel Port Digital Tape Drive with 2 x ADR 30 GB Cartridges, 2 x Gravis GamePad PRO Pads & 10 / 100MB Network Card Self-upgraded!!
Amstrad GX4000 13/04/2002 2 x PD-1 Games paddle "Games Console"
Amstrad PCW 9512 13/04/2002 3.5" 706KB Floppy disc drive B (Teac FD-235HF), Amstrad CPS8256 (Centronics Parallel Schnitstelle) PCW Interface - RS232C Serial & Parallel Centronics Interface & LocoLink - File Transfer from PCW to PC This computer has modified fitted with a drive switch underneath the floppy drives, allowing to switch drives from 3.5" Floppy Drive B to 3" Floppy Drive A and 3" Drive A to Drive B and visa versa.
Sony PlayStation 23/04/2002 1 x Sony PS1 Official Multi-tap Adapter, 1 x Gamester 1MB, 3 x Joytech 1MB, 1 x Playstation 1MB & 12 x Various 1MB Memory Cards No longer have the full original box due to water damage / moister from dampness in the loft
Sony PlayStation 2 07/10/2002 5 (out of 7) x PS2 8MB Memory Cards, PS2 128MB Memory Card, PS2 Multi tap, SOCOM USB Headset, PS2 Memory Station (Card Reader), DEXXA USB Mouse, 2 x USB 16MB Flash Drives, Logitech NetPlay Controller, Maxtor 300GB HDD (using HD Loader software) physically connected via PS2 Network Adaptor - connected to Sky Broadband Unlimited 20MB - ready for online gaming!! I love this setup, fully loaded with accessories - 2nd Replacement from my previous PS2 has been STOLEN including my official 8MB PS2 memory card containing Gran Turismo 3 A Spec game save of 99.8%, only 2 more Time Trials to complete with all gold, no loses in races - 100% Race Win Ratio & George's WWF: SmackDown! Just Bring It! Game save with created character "George B" after my house got robbed on 21/07/2003
Amstrad PCW 16 04/10/2003 None -
Amstrad Notebook Computer 100 04/10/2003 None -
Sony VAIO PCG-FR415B 03/02/2004 None -
Amstrad NC 200 27/03/2004 None -
Amstrad PPC 640 30/03/2004 Built in modem, carry case, mains power unit, car power lead, manual, software and PPC Slot expansion box with four ISA slots and a power unit for the computer -
Sega Game Gear 15/04/2004 Competition PRO Carrying Case, 1 official battery pack - upgraded with 7.2v 2400mAh RC Batteries,Sega Game Gear Battery Pack, Sega 1602-05 AC Mains Adaptor, TV Tuner Pack (boxed), VidiTex HANDY GAME CARE WIDE GEAR (boxed), Sega #67004 Master System Game Gear Converter from Beeshu (boxed), Sega Game Gear Magnifier, LMP Gamester Powergrip Rechargeable Power Pack for Game Gear, Sega Gear-to-Gear Cable (boxed),SEGA GAME GEAR OFFICIAL CARRY STRAP IN GOOD CONDITION &SEGA GAME GEAR LINK ADAPTER COVER Screen is excellent & sound is extremely very low from external speaker - headphones required on 07/2/12 12:20!!! Currently, its fully restored & fully perfect working order after been sent for SEGA GAME GEAR REPAIR SERVICE! BRING IT BACK TO LIFE! on 28/03/12


No longer owns the following computers:

Computer Acquired Extras Notes
Amstrad CPC 464 Summer 1986 - 15/07/1990 AMSOFT JY1 Joystick, Cheetah 125+ Joystick, Amstrad LP-1 & Amstrad MP-1 My dad bought me my very 1st home computer with Amstrad CTM 640 monitor, a box of over £100 worth of 50 games - £399.99
Sega Master System June 1989 - 22/04/1999 Snail Maze game built-in - V1.3 SMS BIOS Purchased fromDavina Cheetan-Salick with original box, Hang-On on Sega Card, Hang-On game manual
Packard Bell 9021 XE 12/04/1997 - 24/08/2001 Gravis GamePad Pro, Gravis Grip Pads x4 (connected to the Gravis MulitPort), Gravis MultiPort Grip Gaming System, Logic 3 PC SprintPad, QuickShot Super Warrior Joystick, Epson Stylus Color 800 Inkjet Printer, Hauppauge WinTV Card Write off
Commodore 64 C 16/12/1999 - 07/02/12 None Water damaged from the loft including An Introduction To BASIC - Part 2 & Elite Gold Edition from Firebird Software on 5.25" disks and both are packed in original box
Amstrad PPC 640 06/05/2000 - 07/02/12 None Water damaged from the loft
Amstrad PCW 8512 01/03/2003 - 07/02/12 None Water damaged from the loft