ZX SPECTRUM NEXT – The official portal for all things Next

The Spectrum Next is fully implemented with FPGA technology, ensuring it can be upgraded and enhanced while remaining truly compatible with the original hardware by using special memory chips and clever design. Here’s what under the hood of the machine:

• Processor: Enhanced FPGA-based Z80 CPU running at 3.5MHz with additional turbo modes up to 28MHz
• Memory: 2048KB RAM (Kickstarter 2) and 1024KB RAM upgradeable to 2048KB RAM (Kickstarter 1)
• Operating System: NextZXOS (also compatible with esxDOS and clones) with full CP/M Plus support
• Graphics: 640×256-pixel layered colour display capable of 512 colours with hardware-accelerated tile-map, scrolling and sprites; also supports Timex Sinclair screen modes
• Video Output: Digital (HDMI-compatible with audio) and combined VGA/RGB port
• Storage: DivMMC-compatible SD card interface
• Audio: TurboSound Next (3xAY-3-8912 compatible sound generators) with digital audio an support for optional internal speaker (user upgrade)
• Joysticks: Two DB9 ports compatible with Cursor, Kempston and Sinclair ZX Interface 2 standards
• PS/2 port: Support for external keyboard and/or mouse with Kempston mouse interface compatibility
• Tape support: Combined ear and mic port for tape loading and saving
• Expansion: Hybrid expansion port compatible with most ZX Spectrum peripherals
• Co-Processor: Raspberry Pi Zero for functionality enhancements (Accelerated model only)
• Networking: Wi-Fi module
• Extras: Real Time Clock