Recreated ZX Spectrum Unboxing And RetroPie Test

**Unboxing and First Impressions of the Recreated ZX Spectrum**

The recreated ZX Spectrum is an interesting project that has been undertaken by someone who wants to create a portable version of the classic home computer. The unit comes with a metal faceplate on the front, which gives it a authentic look and feel. As mentioned in the review, the full spectrum keyboard was not available in the States, so this recreated version was used instead. However, the reviewer notes that some people may be disappointed by the fact that it's just a Bluetooth keyboard.

Upon unboxing, the reviewer was pleased to find that the unit came with a mousepad, which is "pretty torn up", as well as a little sticker that shows key combinations and a manual. The reviewer also mentions that they love retro gaming and that this unit has caught their attention. They explain that one of the big reasons they got this was because they want to put a Raspberry Pi inside it and have already done so.

The reviewer goes on to describe the modifications they made to the unit, which include adding a 4000 milliamp hour battery, an HDMI output, power switch, LED, and other components. They also mention that they set up a Raspberry Pi zero image with all of their ZX Spectrum games. The reviewer explains that they plugged the keyboard into USB, set it up as a keyboard controller, and did a little demo to show its functionality.

The reviewer notes that setting up the keyboard with Retropie was easy and that the buttons on the unit work well for playing Sinclair games. They also mention that the unit should not have any lag on the PI zero at all. The reviewer decides to go ahead and start a game, which is pre-recorded in this video.

The reviewer notes that they used Bluetooth to connect the keyboard to the Raspberry Pi initially, but found that it would disconnect every few minutes. They decided to use a wired connection instead, which provides more stability. This modification also makes sense since the reviewer has added a PI inside the unit.

**Conclusion**

Overall, the recreated ZX Spectrum is an interesting project that can be used for retro gaming. The reviewer was pleased with their experience and notes that it's worth the 50 US dollars to get this unit in the UK. They appreciate their subscribers and encourage them to hit the like button and subscribe to the channel for more great content.

**Additional Information**

The recreated ZX Spectrum is available on Amazon in the UK for around 35 pounds, which is about 50 US dollars. In the US, it's difficult to find this unit, but the reviewer notes that they can be found online with prices ranging from 100 to 150 US dollars. If you're interested in picking one of these up and are in the UK, they highly recommend getting one shipped from there as it is worth the extra cost.