Collection

Collection of microcomputers made by Amstrad

Made:: 1982-1997

Collection of microcomputers made by Amstrad, Commodore, Sinclair, Sega and Ocean, with related archive material, 1982-97.

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Category:: Computing & Data Processing

Object Number:: Y2004.39

System of Arrangement:: E

type:: collection of objects and archives

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Parts

Commodore C64 Personal Computer in packaging with Judgement Day

Commodore C64 Personal Computer in packaging with Judgement Day

Commodore C64 Personal Computer in packaging with Judgement Day

Commodore C64 Personal Computer

Commodore C64 Personal Computer in packaging with Judgement Day game cassette

Commodore C64 Personal Computer in packaging with Judgement Day game cassette, 1991.

Materials:: metal (unknown) , plastic (unidentified) and cardboard

Object Number:: Y2004.39.1

type:: computer

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Commodore Amiga 500 microcomputer with power supply unit

Commodore Amiga 500 microcomputer

Commodore Amiga 500 microcomputer with power supply unit

Commodore Amiga 500 microcomputer with power supply unit, c1987

Measurements:: Overall: 63 mm x 323 mm x 468 mm,

Materials:: With integral disc drive at side and Amtek power supply unit.

Object Number:: Y2004.39.2

type:: microcomputer

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Amstrad CPC 464 computer with cassette drive

Amstrad CPC 464 computer with cassette drive

Amstrad CPC 464 computer with cassette drive, c1985

Measurements:: Overall: 70 mm x 165 mm x 568 mm,

Object Number:: Y2004.39.3

type:: microcomputer

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Amstrad PCW 9256 microcomputer with disc drive, printer

Amstrad PCW 9256 microcomputer with disc drive

Amstrad PCW 9256 microcomputer with disc drive

Amstrad PCW 9256 microcomputer with disc drive

Amstrad PCW 9256 microcomputer with disc drive, keyboard and printer, c1991

Measurements:: Overall: 360 mm x 310 mm x 295 mm,

Materials:: With integral disc drive

Object Number:: Y2004.39.5

type:: microcomputer

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2 Microcomputer

Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2 Microcomputer

Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2 Microcomputer

Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2 microcomputer with cassette drive. Also power supply, cable and plastic electrical accessory.

Materials:: plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Object Number:: Y2004.39.6

type:: micro-computer

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sega Mega Drive console with box

Sega Mega Drive console with box

Sega Mega Drive 16 Bit Intelligent Terminal video game console in original packaging, c.1990

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.39.7

type:: video game console

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Box for Sega Megadrive

Box for Sega Megadrive

Box for Megadrive, with charger included.

Manufactured by Sega Corporation

Materials:: cardboard

Object Number:: Y2004.39.7.1

type:: box

Part of:: Y2004.39.7

Sega Mega Drive console

Sega Mega Drive console

Sega Mega Drive 16 Bit Intelligent Terminal video game console, c.1990

Measurements:: overall: 60 mm x 210 mm x 280 mm, 2 kg

Materials:: metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)

Object Number:: Y2004.39.7.2

type:: video game console

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Part of:: Y2004.39.7

Five items of computer software for Amstrad computers

Five items of computer software for Amstrad computers

Five items of computer software for Amstrad computers

Five items of computer software for Amstrad computers, by Ocean/Dixons and TV Games, c. 1987.

Measurements:: Overall: 60 mm x 210 mm x 280 mm,

Materials:: missing game control pad and games cartridges. In original packaging with power supply and adaptor.

Object Number:: Y2004.39.8-12

type:: computer software

Image ©: The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum