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- KB1012
- iPhone & iPad
- macOS
Can I run the iOS version on a Mac?
Yes, on Apple Silicon Macs. Where to put your own games and artwork.
- KB1008
- All platforms
Can you send me a copy of game <insert title>?
Where to find games that can be freely distributed, and loading your own tapes.
- KB1001
- Windows
Does my existing serial number work with Spectaculator 9?
Which earlier licences include Spectaculator 9 as a free upgrade.
- KB1002
- Linux
Does Spectaculator run on Linux?
Yes, using Wine. A quick guide for Ubuntu, Linux Mint and other Debian-based systems.
- KB1014
- Android
How can I add my own games on Android?
Copy .tap, .tzx, .dsk, .szx, .z80 and .sna files into the my_games folder.
- KB1009
- iPhone & iPad
How can I add my own games on iPhone and iPad?
Copy .tap, .tzx, .dsk, .szx and .z80 files to Spectaculator from a Mac or Windows PC.
- KB1016
- Android
How do I add inlay artwork for my games on Android?
Add JPEG thumbnails and cassette inlays next to your own games.
- KB1010
- iPhone & iPad
How do I add inlay artwork for my games on iPhone and iPad?
Add PNG thumbnails and cassette inlays next to your own games.
- KB1004
- Windows
How do I enable the Spectrum+ cursor keys so I can navigate the 128/+2/+3 menu screen?
Switch the keyboard joystick to Spectrum cursor keys, or just hold CAPS SHIFT.
- KB1019
- Android
How do I load games and demos in USR0 mode?
Long press Model to choose a 128K model in USR0 mode.
- KB1018
- Android
How do I use an ION® iCade® arcade controller?
Pair it with your device and turn on the iCade Controller option.
- KB1015
- Android
I upgraded to 2.5 and cannot see my own games on my SD card anymore
Point the my_games setting back at your games folder.
- KB1017
- Android
I want to use a Bluetooth keyboard on Android but can't change the game controls
Which keys work with Autoconfig on, and how to turn it off.
- KB1011
- iPhone & iPad
I want to use a Bluetooth keyboard on iPhone or iPad but can't change the game controls
Turn off Autoconfig to unlock the controls for built-in and purchased games.
- KB1013
- iPhone & iPad
- Android
I'd like to see <insert game> on Spectaculator - can you add it?
Games need a distribution agreement with their rights owner.
- KB1020
- Windows
Spectaculator has stopped working. I'm using Bitdefender Antivirus
Bitdefender stops Spectaculator starting; add it as an exception until Bitdefender fixes it.
- KB1003
- Windows
When I open a tape file (TAP/TZX), the program does not load automatically
Turn the cassette recorder's 'auto load' and 'auto play/stop' back on.
- KB1006
- All platforms
Where can I download more games and other programs for ZX Spectrum emulators such as Spectaculator?
Archives of Spectrum software, and a word about copyright.
- KB1005
- Windows
Why are the instructions to some programs available from the Help menu and others are not?
Spectaculator shows instructions it finds in a file next to the program.
- KB1007
- All platforms
Will there be a version for <insert system here>?
New versions are announced on social media first.
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