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Developer completes hand-coded demoscene intro for ZX Spectrum 128K

A hobbyist programmer has finished a retro-style demoscene intro running on a stock 128Kb ZX Spectrum, featuring a scrolling text with custom fonts, a three-channel AY soundtrack, VU meters and a parallax starfield. The project, started on December 13th, compiles to 10287 bytes of code (19552 bytes as a full tape image), and is available as a downloadable .tap file, a YouTube capture, a pouet.net listing, and a browser-runnable version via the creator's TNFS site.

markround.com · 2026-10-12

Browser-based emulator enables native execution of classic PC demoscene demos

A new system converts original DOS demoscene productions into web-compatible formats by emulating the x86 architecture within a browser. It records the demo's CPU activity, translates it into C code with precise timing, and compiles it into WebAssembly, replicating hardware components like the VGA and Sound Blaster. The demos' original loaders and effects operate unchanged, preserving their authentic experience.

treylorswift.github.io · 2026-10-08