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amstrad cpc64.

  • 14-02-2015 03:23PM
    #1
    Swampy
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    Hi guys. Found a CPC 64 in the attic. Is it wortg anything?


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  • #2
    CiDeRmAn
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    Swampy wrote: »
    Hi guys. Found a CPC 64 in the attic. Is it wortg anything?

    Is it a cpc464 or cpc664?
    That's the cassette and the disk one respectively.
    Does it have a colour or monochrome monitor?
    Is it working?
    Does it come with games, accessories?
    Figure those out then check what they've been seeking at on eBay , check out actual sales rather than the aspirational prices some chancers stick them up at.
    Also keep in mind the bulky nature of the system suggests it'll be a collection rather than something to post, which may limit your market still further.

    If you have a price in mind and it works and you have at least 50 posts then stick it in the Arcade and Retro Marketplace, following the template there.


  • #3
    Swampy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭Swampy


    Hi,

    It has the take deck and the colour monitor I can only find one game so far. Astroid or something. It boots up perfect. Cassette desk rewinds so seems to work. Its says to hit Ctrl and enter which I do. It then prompts me to hit play and any key. When I hit any key however it does not start the game. Any ideas?

    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Is it a cpc464 or cpc664?
    That's the cassette and the disk one respectively.
    Does it have a colour or monochrome monitor?
    Is it working?
    Does it come with games, accessories?
    Figure those out then check what they've been seeking at on eBay , check out actual sales rather than the aspirational prices some chancers stick them up at.
    Also keep in mind the bulky nature of the system suggests it'll be a collection rather than something to post, which may limit your market still further.

    If you have a price in mind and it works and you have at least 50 posts then stick it in the Arcade and Retro Marketplace, following the template there.


  • #4
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Try this:
    http://youtu.be/0NUGmLj3GXQ

    Or:
    Loading cassette software on a real Amstrad CPC/CPC+ system

    Restart the computer.
    Insert the cassette into the cassette player.
    (On a CPC464 or CPC464+ system you must insert the cassette into the internal cassette player.)

    If you are using a CPC with a disc interface you will need to type:
    |TAPE
    and then press the large ENTER key (CPC464) or RETURN key (CPC6128, CPC464+,CPC6128+).

    NOTE:

    the "|" symbol can be obtained by pressing SHIFT and "@" (at) together on the Amstrad keyboard.
    The CPC664, CPC6128 and CPC6128+ have a disc interface built in, and this command must be used to enter cassette mode.
    The CPC464 and CPC464+ have a cassette player built in. If you have a disc interface (Amstrad/Schneider DDI-1 or Vortex) connected you will need to type this command to enter cassette mode. If you do not have a disc interface, you do not need to type this command.
    Now type:
    RUN"
    and then press the large ENTER key (CPC464) or RETURN key (CPC6128, CPC464+,CPC6128+).

    Tips:

    On a CPC464 system you can press SHIFT and the small ENTER key (on the keypad) together instead of typing RUN".
    On a CPC464+, CPC6128, or CPC6128+ system you can press SHIFT and ENTER together instead of typing RUN".
    The following message will be displayed:
    Press PLAY then any key:

    Now press the PLAY button on the cassette player
    Now press any key on the Amstrad keyboard, and the cassette will start to play.
    After a short time you will see the following message:
    Loading <filename> block x
    where "<filename>" is the filename of the program found and "x" is the number of the block.

    If you see the error "Bad command" then make sure you type in "|TAPE".
    try rewind the cassette to the start again and waiting. It is possible the Amstrad missed the first file.
    the cassette is not made for the Amstrad and will not load
    the cassette is damaged and it is not possible to run the program on it.
    the wrong side of the cassette has been inserted
    For each block that is successfully read, the Amstrad will report the block number.

    When all of the blocks of the file have been loaded, the program will start automatically.


  • #5
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,729 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    The tape drive belt could be worn or stretched but can be replaced. The ffd and rwd uses a different mechanism to the play so will normally be working.

    464 aren't really worth too much these days. There are a couple of variations as well, the ones with the old style logo are more desirable, I picked one a spare working one last year for about €30. Ignore the ridiculous prices you see on adverts for them.

    664's on the other hand are making very good money these days.

    These ones..

    cpc464a.jpg

    Not these ones..

    CPC464_12.jpg


  • #6
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Whats the difference?


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  • #7
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,758 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    He's going soft.

    Those are the same computers

    This is the CPC664
    cpc664.overview.jpg


  • #8
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,202 ✭✭✭Damien360


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Whats the difference?

    I thought it was a spot the difference competition :)


  • #9
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,729 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Whats the difference?

    The 'Amstrad' logo is different on the models.

    Second one is the 'low cost' respin and used a slightly different chipset to the original model. Keyboard is also different mechanism.


  • #10
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,758 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    The 'Amstrad' logo is different on the models.

    Second one is the 'low cost' respin and used a slightly different chipset to the original model. Keyboard is also different mechanism.

    Wow
    I take back almost everything I said about you!


  • #11
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,729 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Not just a pretty face :)


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  • #12
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,758 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    Not just a pretty face :)

    We're being kind today so I'll give you that one ;)


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