Sinclair ZX81 Ports on Genesis?

[+Gemintronic]

So, I noticed a recent thread on the Sinclair ZX81 here:

http://www.atariage....me-issue-2-pdf/

 

I'm not sure if any Genesis fans are also ZX81 fans. If there are, wouldn't it be grand to have a compilation of ZX81 or ZX81-like games right on your Genesis/Megadrive?

 

I'm thinking of staying true to the text based graphics. Many games seem to already have upgraded versions for the Spectrum.

Edited July 3, 2012 by theloon

[GroovyBee]

Its sad to say but other than curiosity value I don't think you'll get many takers. Don't let that put you off though. If the mini games improve your knowledge and coding experience on the machine then go for it.

[+Gemintronic]

Its sad to say but other than curiosity value I don't think you'll get many takers. Don't let that put you off though. If the mini games improve your knowledge and coding experience on the machine then go for it.

 

What did you grow up with, then? Past the protozoan time of text graphics?

 

I started programming on Commodore PET computers. There's something raw and powerful about text character graphics. You can't directly express a person or rocket. Both artist and viewer must try a little harder to use their imaginations.

Edited July 3, 2012 by theloon

[GroovyBee]

What did you grow up with, then? Past the protozoan time of text graphics?

 

My first cart console was a Philips G7000. Although we did have a football/tennis game that was only black and white for a while before that.