Hi there people..
My name is Kristjan, 36y male from Iceland
I just got my first Amstrad CPC 464 and a color monitor.
I am an Atari user but wanted something fresh in my life so my girl bougt the Amstrad for me and now I am here, I hope Ican ask some noob questions here so I can really get into and learn on my cpc from the pros.
Welcome. Of that only recently I was considering an Atari 8 bit machine... That rgb game is that addictive.
The guys here know pretty much everything there is to know CPC wise.
Quote from: CraigsBar on 23:44, 05 July 15
The guys here know pretty much everything there is to know CPC wise.
Good to know. I know nothing lol.
Maybe we could have a give & take :)
I own an Atari 130XE as well as my Amstrad CPC 464 & 6128. I don't use the XE much as I only have some games on cartridge. I haven't had much of a chance to delve into it though.
Hello! I have never had an Atari but I still remember that the ST and the CPC have a very similar audio chip (although I think that Amstrad´s one has lower clock).
Greetings. :)
Well the Amstrad CPC is my fyrst step in the 8-bit world so I can not give much advise on the 8 bit line of Atari such as the XE, I have been with the 16/32 bit line of computers from atari ST, STE, and Falcon and those computers are faster and have a bit more memory, (not that it matters if you are looking for the fun we are after) but for some reson I always wanted a amstrad cpc 464 since I saw one at my friends home when I was a kid, I like the looks of it alot,
One question: What is the must have upgrade I need to enjoy my beast?
Quote from: kristjanga on 12:44, 06 July 15
Well the Amstrad CPC is my fyrst step in the 8-bit world so I can not give much advise on the 8 bit line of Atari such as the XE, I have been with the 16/32 bit line of computers from atari ST, STE, and Falcon and those computers are faster and have a bit more memory, (not that it matters if you are looking for the fun we are after) but for some reson I always wanted a amstrad cpc 464 since I saw one at my friends home when I was a kid, I like the looks of it alot,
One question: What is the must have upgrade I need to enjoy my beast?
Well. Disc interface and HxC SD adaptor would be top of my list, followed by (in order)
X-mem (and mother4x)
X-mass
Minibooster
PlayCity
But that is me lol!
Look into the DDI-1 clone interface, they are still available on SellMyRetro I think. £50 and it's transformed my 464, together with the Gotek HxC.
Quote from: CraigsBar on 12:50, 06 July 15
Well. Disc interface and HxC SD adaptor would be top of my list, followed by (in order)
X-mem (and mother4x)
X-mass
Minibooster
PlayCity
But that is me lol!
I look at it this way, you may as well have as much as possible to get the most out of your CPC, right? :)
Hello and welcome here. The CPC Wiki provides all you need. However there is still room for improvement of course. Have fun! :)
Welcome man! Iceland, mmm... It's been my dream to visit there for ages, but the flights take so long :(
Got to say, you've got an ace girl. Definitely a keeper :D
Your Girl got you an Amstrad?!? :o
That's what he says in the OP :)
Quote from: AMSDOS on 10:08, 22 August 15
Your Girl got you an Amstrad?!? :o
Firstly , Welcome [emoji4] , I'm a big fan of the ST , fantastic piece of technology. Hope you enjoy your Amstrad.
But I do have to echo the sentiments of AMSDOS. You're girl got you an Amstrad ! , I hope you appreciate how truly blessed you are [emoji2]
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