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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 10h

Event: "Pubs, Programming and Panic: 40-ish Years of Shipping Games and Not Losing My Mind" Join Adrian Brown who will be sharing 30 years of games development experience, here at The Retro Collective. Taking place on Sunday 18th October. Book now: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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_lemon @andylemon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Superb video from the @retrocollective.co.uk with Martin Wren-Hilton talking about early dev. on the zx80/81 and speccy + The Chess Player. (and proper programming - keying it all in by hand in HEX *grin* :D) www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugbJ... #gamedev #history cc #lsbugames <3

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The Story of The Chess Player with author Martin Wren-Hilton

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 24/09/2026

Treat yourself to a retro event this Sunday!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Video: youtu.be/sIoOehM2wYI The #MiSTerFPGA Multisystem Pocket prototype is now working! See our latest update on the design and development of this and other exciting new products. #retro #retrogaming #fpga #emulation #handheld

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 10/09/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... Join Richard Hewison for a day of Rainbird and Beyond Software memories. Richard will share his experience working for these beloved publishers as well as findings made in researching for his book "Memories of Rainbird & Beyond Software".

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 07/09/2026

Is this Amiga a sheep in wolf's clothing? Video: youtu.be/Qu_fKDdK-qY Neil inspects an A1200 tower, brings it back to life and upgrades it to see what he missed out on in the twilight era of original Amiga hardware.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 31/08/2026

Video: youtu.be/Hk8L_XE-t7I Let's continue to restore the #Commodore SX-64 in our Trash to Treasure series.

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2FollowHolly @hrh-6502.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

@retrocollective.co.uk oh dear I’m out on the town with these questionable folks again 🤭

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This Week in Retro @thisweekinretro.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

@retrocollective.co.uk is back as a guest! A legendary joystick returns, thanks to @commodoreofficial.bsky.social. Dave and Neil discuss the evolving world of collecting and the Need for Speed goes Jaaaag. All this and more on this week's show!

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A Legendary Joystick Returns - This Week In Retro 282

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

First batch shipments of our Multisystem2 Arcade (JAMMA) systems will start next week. For pre-orders, Batch 1 information and shipment details can be found on our Blog post update here - shop.heber.co.uk/blog-news/mu...

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Multisystem2 Arcade - Batch 1 shipping starts August 18th

Hello Everyone, Just a quick update to say that the Multisystem2 Arcade (JAMMA Arcade) boards will start shipping from Tuesday 18th August. Initially batch 1 shipments will go out as we ramp up prod...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 10/08/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... Treat yourself to a day of vintage tech, lunch and our guest speaker Martin Wren-Hilton sharing his tales of '80s bedroom coding, Quicksilva and more, hosted at The Retro Collective in #stroud #gloucestershire Book now! #retrogaming #technology

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Industrial design is progressing well. We have a few more details to add and change, but we should have prototype enclosure shells to test out in the next couple of weeks.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 06/08/2026

Now that's a classy way to compute on your ZX81

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/08/2026

The prototype Pocket PCB seen working in the prototype dock! Development of a portable #misterfpga device continues at pace. #retrogaming #gaming #fpga #retro

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 03/08/2026

Why should you visit our retro computer, console and arcade museums? Here's what our visitors think of The Retro Collective. Book a visit now at retrocollective.co.uk #stroud #gloucestershire #daysout #retro #tech #nostalgia

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Handheld MiSTer testing has gone well this week. 2 x 21700 Battery cells and life is looking around 10 to 11 hours on the PlayStation Core. The Gameboy is looking like 12 Hours. Zaparoo front end is looking really good too.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We have reached a significant milestone in the Handheld MiSTerFPGA (Pocket) project. It’s working! StarWars (Vector Arcade) running on the first issue prototype. More updates soon.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 24/07/2026

16” of 16:9 with a #sony PS2 🎮 Ready for you to play this weekend at our museum.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 24/07/2026

What a Rush. The Hercules Stingray 128/3D was their version of the Voodoo Rush, a combined 3DFX and 2D video card from Q1 of 1997. It also has a stereoscopic glasses connector 👓 It wouldn’t be too long before combined 3D GPU and 2D cards were the norm for PC gamers.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 23/07/2026

Harnessing Quantum Entanglement in Computing - A clip from a fascinating talk coming to the channel soon by Hermann Hauser. Subscribe at youtube.com/@theretrocol...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 20/07/2026

Grab some bargains this Sunday as a range of retro sellers pitch up here at The Retro Collective. Lunch and access to all areas of our museums is included. Book now at: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 17/07/2026

We like to chat on Discord. You can join us at discord.com/servers/the-...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 16/07/2026

Video: youtu.be/GdR8SYuUB34 We're developing a handheld #MiSTerFPGA compatible console. See the latest on our development journey and help us to shape it!

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Multisystem 2 Pocket Update - Design & Development Update | July 2026

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gunnerwarhorse.bsky.social @gunnerwarhorse.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Had a great day @retrocollective.co.uk - super exhibits and a great hands on vibe! Highly recommended, highlight was discovering I loved the Virtual Boy! 3d was great!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 07/07/2026

A touching and warm video from Earies 8Bit Workshop about what we are and why we exist. Thank you for making it. youtu.be/uXu6r1YE9RI?...

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UK Computing History – Part 3: Retro Collective - The Museum that YouTube built

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 06/07/2026

New Video: youtu.be/d_gRYaEoDg8 He-Man never got an arcade cabinet, so we built the machine we'd have loved to see in an arcade in 1983! #retrogaming #gaming #arcade #diy #3dprinting #heman

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We Built the He-Man Arcade Game Cabinet That Never Existed

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/07/2026

What a wonderful day! Thank you to Hermann, Pamela and all of our visitors who shared such a special occasion with us. A video of the talk will be on our channel soon.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 05/07/2026

An exciting day for the collective and visitors today

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

New Video: youtu.be/A7MTtPQvj0Q Brian 'Biscuit' Watson explores 4 decades of his life as a game dev! Special thanks to @mdf200.bsky.social for helping to organise this one!

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I Was A Game Dev for 4 Decades! with Brian 'Biscuit' Watson

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 16/06/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... 7 Tickets remain for what promises to be a wonderful day of tales from Acorn, ARM and beyond with Hermann Hauser at The Retro Collective. Book now!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 15/06/2026

Need a Father’s Day gift? Back in stock, two popular retro gaming titles: The Games That Weren’t by @gamesthatwerent.com and The Art of Point and Click Adventure Games. Available now at caveshop.co.uk

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 09/06/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... It's a privilege to announce that our next guest speaker is Hermann Hauser on Sunday 5th July. We recommend booking now as tickets are selling quickly for this one.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 03/06/2026

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... After the sell out success of our last table sale we're inviting many more vendors to a summer sale for retro bargains. The museums will be open and the team will be there too for a great day out, including lunch! Book now

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Summer Table Top Sale & Retro Market - 26/07/2026

Summer Table Top Sale & Retro Market | Book your visit for 26th July, 2026 (All day)

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 31/05/2026

Some of the wonderful machines on display at @shortcircuit.org.uk #RetroFest in Swindon today

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 29/05/2026

If you’re a retro shop or creator with something cool to sell and would like a table at our next table sale event in July then get in touch. We have a couple of spaces remaining.

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K-man @kman-aus.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Week one in England included a visit to @retrocollective.co.uk for the first time. Loved having a play in The Cave and Arcade Archive, seeing the Pump House, catching the Patron Day talk, and chatting with the great people running the place and fellow attendees.

Belvedere Mill by a stream. Where the Retro Collective is housed.

Kieren (myself), Neil and Thomas in the foyer of the Pump House

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 21/05/2026

New Video: youtu.be/arSnNwDQS2k The Multisystem 2 Pocket project is here! A new MiSTer compatible FPGA handheld. Our Open Innovation approach means you can join us every step of the way and help us to shape the perfect FPGA handheld for everyone to enjoy. #fpga #retrogaming #misterfpga

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Handheld MiSTer is Coming! - RC Design & Development Update | May 2026

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/05/2026

Video: youtu.be/YLOg9tGRdjA @h0ffman.bsky.social teaches us "how not to be a game dev" with his fascinating journey into accidentally creating games for our favourite retro systems. Enjoy!

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How Not to Get Into Game Development, with h0ffman

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/05/2026

Early Access: Patrons are enjoying a big announcement for FPGA handheld gaming fans. Join us at www.patreon.com/theretrocoll... to watch now and support what we do. #retro #gaming #retrogaming #fpga

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 18/05/2026

Two more DMA Design team signatures on the Lemmings arcade cabinet thanks to Brian Watson and Steve Hammond. Thanks to everyone who joined us for Brian’s talk and a very special day.

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Mike Dailly ™ @mdf200.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

After ZZap Live! you could also come down to the @retrocollective.co.uk for Brian's talk, where I'll also be giving away a load of free retro tech, including several A500s! Still a few tickets available for this too! www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 12/05/2026

New Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaHA... Neil bangs his head against a wall and spends more than he wanted to trying to figure out a Creative Labs 3DO Blaster, just so Jason can kick his behind at FIFA. #retrogaming #gaming #tech #restoration #computers #repairs #trashtotreasure

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Why Won't My 3DO Blaster Work? | Trash to Treasure

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · 09/05/2026

Move over Mavis Beacon, Typing of The Dead is now playable in The Cave for all to try.

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Richard Horne @richrap3d.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Neil from @retrocollective.co.uk channeling his inner DrWho or maybe a Dalek? Sound on 🔉

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