Genesis 1984: The Birth of the Amstrad CPC

In 1984, the home computer market was dominated by giants like the Commodore 64 and the ZX Spectrum. Amidst this competitive landscape, a new contender emerged: the Amstrad CPC. Designed to be an all-in-one solution with its own monitor and built-in storage, the CPC series quickly established itself as a formidable player in the European market. This post delves into the origins of the Amstrad CPC, exploring its development, unique features, and the impact it had on the home computing world

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[ShRk]

Amstrad CPC 464 was my first computer (second-hand one), so I will always have fond memories of it. I also learnt how to program on it, and many many years later - I'm a computer programmer, thanks to my humble little Amstrad and Lord Sugar giving me a passion & direction in life! 😃

[galacticusX]

The all-in-one design really made the difference. Lovely.

[Miika.v]

How have I not known about this have been watching retro youtubers for years, especially Amstrad related ones but not limited to them. I have so much stuff to binge through but so far the few vids I have watched have all been top notch. Love it and keep it coming.

[xxFORDIExx]

You sir, have just a wonderful voice for all this content you create. I really will sing your praises again on my next podcast. Love it.

[TayWoode]

I’m gonna dig mine out and load up some games, cauldron, sorcery, apprentice, spellbound. I loved all the sci fi, wizardy style ones

[LongyFromCork]

Great vid, thanks for making it. I really enjoyed your amstrad gaming guide, and your top game countdowns too.

[xxFORDIExx]

Absolutely beaming this end. What a brilliant little documentary on one of my absolute favourite computers. Joint top place with the Amiga for me.

[sensecam]

Very good presentation including the graphics and I can read the text pictures on my laptop!

[nonautomaton]

Very informative of me, I never really knew all that much about the origins of the Amstrad CPC - Thankyou!

[neilthomas]

Interesting and informative. It’s nice to see another computer mentioned when you compare the BBC film Micro Men which focused on Spectrum and Acorn.

[xxFORDIExx]

Ahhhh the CPC. Amazing machine and proving just how brilliant it is in the correct hands. Some of these modern releases are mind-blowing on the CPC. I had a CPC when most of my peers had the speccy. A few had C64s too. I still have my original CPC464. It's brilliant.

[AnthonyFlack]

Graphics and sound weren't a weakness. It were on par or better than most 8 bit micros of the time. The c64 was the only machine that sounded better. The 80 column text mode was a big deal for sure, which people often overlook these days.

[stunthumb]

I actually just got my CPC setup properly with its monitor... got a cassette recorder on the way, stack of blank tapes, and just getting ready to copy me some tapes like the old days. I always had a soft spot for the CPC, such a bold machine.

[UKVampy]

Ah the Classic Research Machines 380Z, I used one in college in the early 80's. I'd love one for myself right now but they are like rocking horse poo.

[MartinJSUK]

I had a Spectrum (after its heyday), but I suspect the Amstrad was the most powerful and versatile 8-bit computer, lovely colour schemes and a fast processor when used properly, though the C64 wins on sound and scrolling / sprites (for the game styles where they're useful) but sadly so many UK CPC games were lazy ports back then.

[dreamvisionary]

Very nicely scripted and narrated. You have a good voice for this type of content.

[dbtd]

Was there ever a better looking controller than the quickshot 2 turbo? (And having turbo in the name was enough for me to want one, even if the autofire didn't with on CPC unless you modded it)

[ArttuTheCat]

I should problably get myself the Amstrad CPC.
And i still own the original Commodore 64 and
Amiga 500.
😺👍🕹️

[tvweekhighlights]

Nice work.your intel is almost perfect. It was a proper mission impossible - so were we lucky or brilliant?

[mikeyyls]

Go classic replay go go...go classic replay go go!