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VIC20Gamer.com shows demos of games, although its database is not particularly extensive. It's a shame that the VIC doesn't have a website as exhaustive as worldofspectrum.org. For the novice retro gamer, it's an ideal starting point. Everything you need to get going is right there at the click of a...

I've just ordered a Mega Cart. The website said it would send an e-mail for payment and shipping details, and it's been about three days. Does anyone know how long I should expect to wait for a response?

Where's the fun in that? People can run it on VICE if they are unable to run it on their VIC-20s. Anyway, I've just started learning VIC BASIC and this gives me a chance to flex my muscles, so to speak.

Am I the only one who thinks Shark Attack is a fantastic game? It's both highly addictive and extremely challenging; a very difficult balance to get right. With many games on the VIC, there seems to be a certain amount of luck involved which diminishes the skill element. Shark Attack doesn't have th...

I've just come up with a brief categorisation of the various technical problems that can occur on the VIC-20. So far, my information is based on my own limited experience and what I've cribbed off the hardware forum. I figured the best way to learn how to maintain my VIC properly was to write a prog...

Does anyone here sell the x1541 lead? I need one that is compatible with a five year old hp pavillion laptop with windows xp and a 1541 drive.

What do you need if you have a datasette and a 1541?

I have an idea. I came across a program in an old issue of Home Computing Weekly that told you what strength suntan lotion you needed depending on your skin type. This got me thinking that a similar program could be developed to help identify and resolve general maintenance problems with the VIC-20....

I've only just started learning VIC BASIC, but I saw some software on Zimmers that disables expansion memory. I don't know if that would be of any use to you or not.

I played this game at university as well. We called it Shithead.

My parents had a VIC-20 when I was a child, but it packed up before I was old enough to appreciate it. I have vague memories of Blitz, Shark Attack and my dad programming the computer to say: "Goodnight, Childrenites. It's time for you to f**k off to bed!" This, incidentally, was my first ...

English Invaders can be a lot of fun. It's basically a space shoot-em-up only with nouns, verbs and adjectives instead of aliens. You have to identify the word type and zap it with the corresponding key before the word crashes on top of you. I can't imagine any young child not enjoying this game.

I just bought a VIC-20 on e-bay. It's in absolutely immaculate condition; came in its original packaging and even has the Commodore insurance paperwork. The most remarkable thing is that the paper is still white. This cost me £62 inc. P&P. Personally, I can't imagine anyone in their right mind w...

Are these disks compatible with the 1540?