Hello world..

kristjanga · 23:04, 05 July 15

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.

CraigsBar · 23:44, 05 July 15

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.

kristjanga · 00:48, 06 July 15

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.

Dizrythmia · 06:27, 06 July 15

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.

||C|-|E|| · 10:46, 06 July 15

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).

Carnivius · 12:16, 06 July 15

Greetings.

kristjanga · 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?

CraigsBar · 12:50, 06 July 15

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!

bjt · 22:09, 07 July 15

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.

Dizrythmia · 05:14, 08 July 15

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?

TFM · 17:23, 08 July 15

Hello and welcome here. The CPC Wiki provides all you need. However there is still room for improvement of course. Have fun!

Gryzor · 17:16, 21 August 15

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

AMSDOS · 10:08, 22 August 15

Your Girl got you an Amstrad?!?

Gryzor · 10:08, 22 August 15

That's what he says in the OP

260Z · 12:17, 22 August 15

Quote from: AMSDOS on 10:08, 22 August 15
Your Girl got you an Amstrad?!?

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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