VOICED : UK Gamers switch on as old video game consoles given new life

The Zed X Vega console, a modern reboot of the original Zed X Spectrum, offers preloaded games and a nostalgic experience for fans of 1980s gaming. Funded by a successful crowdfunding campaign, the console appeals to both original users and a new generation. Despite the rise of modern gaming, the simplicity and charm of retro games continue to captivate enthusiasts.

What is a key feature of the new Zed X Vega console?

• It requires internet connection to play.

• It is larger than the original console.

• It comes preloaded with games.

• It uses old cassettes for games.

How was the revival of the Zed X Spectrum console funded?

• With personal savings of the developers.

• By a large corporation.

• Through a government grant.

• Via an internet campaign.

Why do many fans from the 1980s want to introduce the Zed X Spectrum to their children?

• To teach them about game development.

• To encourage them to avoid video games.

• To share the experience they enjoyed in their youth.

• To show them modern gaming technology.

How does Jonathan Caldwell describe the Zed X Spectrum in comparison to modern consoles?

• As more complicated and less fun.

• As the Xbox of its day.

• As having better graphics.

• As being less popular.

What is the price of the new Zed X Spectrum models?

• £200

• £150

• £100

• £50