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title: "Spectrum Emulator/Chameleon News"
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excerpt: "First-hand review of the EMU-1 Spectrum emulator cartridge ($68) for the TS2068, with a compatibility list of ~20 tested programs. Working titles include Maziacs, Mad Martha 2 (adventure), Monopati, Hobbit, Jet Set Willy, Attic Atac, and Tasword. Discusses why some programs fail (US 60Hz vs. UK 50Hz causes issues with pseudo-pixel graphics routines), notes Spectrum…"
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# Spectrum Emulator/Chameleon News

First-hand review of the EMU-1 Spectrum emulator cartridge ($68) for the TS2068, with a compatibility list of ~20 tested programs. Working titles include Maziacs, Mad Martha 2 (adventure), Monopati, Hobbit, Jet Set Willy, Attic Atac, and Tasword. Discusses why some programs fail (US 60Hz vs. UK 50Hz causes issues with pseudo-pixel graphics routines), notes Spectrum ROM swapping as an alternative, and gives sourcing info (EMU-1 from Doug Dewey, Carrboro NC; Sunset Electronics selling a switchable card).