Restores and fixes old computers, consoles and other bits of retro technology, often posting detailed videos about the repair process.
Fediverse address (main):
@janbeta@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@jan_beta@makertube.net
Tagged: 8 Bit
Retro Rewind
Online shop providing retro computer parts and repairs, especially the Commodore 64, 128, 16, +4, VIC-20, Amiga. Also the Tandy CoCo.
Fediverse address:
@retrorewind@retrorewind.social
Dr Johnny Blanchard / RE:Enthused
Retro computing expert and author. Creates videos on vintage computers and consoles, including both highly obscure and well known machines. Provides the historical context of the devices, and explores the technical details of the hardware itself.
Fediverse address (main):
@jonn_blanchard@retrochat.online
Fediverse address (videos):
@johnny_blanchard@makertube.net
Fediverse address (photos):
@jonn_blanchard@metapixl.com
Ausretrogamer: the Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine
Independent site based in Australia all about retro gaming including vintage consoles, classic computer games, pinball machines and general retro culture.
Fediverse address:
@ausretrogamer@mastodon.online
Commodore 64 Guppe Group
Discussion group about the Commodore 64 home computer, including its games, software, hardware etc. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse discussion groups.)
Fediverse address:
@commodore64@a.gup.pe
Unclear User
Retro gaming collector, posting about famous and obscure video games from the 1980s and 1990s. Often features games for Sega consoles.
Fediverse address:
@Unclear_User@nerdculture.de
Paul Rickards
Artist and retro computing enthusiast creating works with robotic pen plotters. Also posts about retro computing in general, especially from the 1980s.
Fediverse address:
@paulrickards@mastodon.social
The Universe of Commodore 64
Blog featuring news and images about the Commodore 64 home computer.
Fediverse address:
@C64_Universe@mastodon.gamedev.place
FrankenGFX
Creates new Nintendo NES games and pixel graphics, using clever tricks to make them look much better than you’d expect for the hardware.
Fediverse address:
@FrankenGraphics@mastodon.art
Adventures in 16 Colors
Personal account looking back at the Commodore 64, creating new pixel art, developing C64 games and sharing retro gaming posts.
Fediverse address:
@Ai16C@mastodon.gamedev.place
8-Bit Boyz
Retro computer tech account, runs a website featuring a BBS directory, documentation for old computers and assorted retro goodness.
Fediverse address:
@8bitboyz@mastodon.social
Lee Smith’s Workshop
Retro computing fan and 3D printing enthusiast restoring classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers, consoles and accessories, often designing new cases for them. Makes videos documenting the restorations.
Fediverse address (videos):
@lee_smiths_workshop@makertube.net
Fediverse address (non-video posts):
@lsw@oldbytes.space
Mark Moxon
Acorn computer enthusiast, programmer and former editor of Acorn User magazine in the UK. Created a teletext version of the classic space trading game Elite.
Fediverse address:
@markmoxon@universeodon.com
Juan F. Ramírez
Sinclair ZX Spectrum enthusiast sharing news articles, photos, screenshots, adverts, magazine covers etc from the history of the Spectrum.
Fediverse address:
@juanfr@mastodon.social
BBC Micro Bot
Bot that runs toots containing programming code on an 8-bit computer emulator, then replies with a screenshot or video clip of the program running.
Fediverse address:
@bbcmicrobot@mastodon.me.uk
Rob from Green Hill Zone
Retro gaming enthusiast posting photos and making videos about classic games, obscure consoles and retro collections.
Fediverse address:
@Robavince@vmst.io
Juan
Software engineer, FOSS enthusiast and retro game creator. Currently making new free games for retro computers like the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX and Commodore 64.
Fediverse address:
@reidrac@mastodon.gamedev.place
Squirrelsquid
Pixel artist, game designer and chip tune maker.
Fediverse address:
@risu_ika@mastodon.art
Adam
Pixel artist who creates images within the technical constraints of the ZX Spectrum computer of the 1980s. The Spectrum hardware quirkily divided the screen into lots of 8×8 squares with up to two colours in each square, so the art based on it has a very distinctive look.
Fediverse address:
@helpcomputer0@mastodon.art
8-Bit Acrylic
Recreates classic video game pixel art as physical paintings using acrylics.
Fediverse address:
@8bitacrylic@mstdn.games
Everything C64
Posting and sharing screens, videos and news about the Commodore 64, especially related to games. Also occasionally covers other Commodore machines like the Amiga, VIC-20 and C16.
Fediverse address:
@EC64@oldbytes.space
Julz Munczy
Retro computing fan, posts regularly about vintage games and software from classic 8 bit computers, especially the ZX Spectrum.
Fediverse address:
@JulzMunczy@mastodon.world
8bitTim
8-bit retro computing enthusiast, particularly keen on Acorn computers like the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron.
Fediverse address:
@8bitTim@mastodonapp.uk
Commodore 64 News
Bot posting news, screenshots and links about the Commodore 64 computer.
Fediverse address:
@c64@techhub.social
More Fun Making It
Videos about repairing classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers such as the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, Amstrad CPC etc. Also repairs games consoles, other tech and accessories.
Fediverse address:
@morefunmakingit@makertube.net
48kRAM
Retro computing enthusiast who uses and repairs old computers, and hosts a retro computing livestream.
Fediverse address:
@48kRAM@oldbytes.space
MiST Board FPGA News
Tips and news about MiST FPGA boards (and related boards), which allow hardware level recreation of classic computers and consoles.
Fediverse address:
@mistboard@masto.ai
8bitworkshop
Web-based IDE which lets you write code for classic 8-bit computers and consoles within your browser, and see it run as you do so. Also publishes a range of books on programming for classic 8-bit systems.
Fediverse address:
@8bitworkshop@oldbytes.space
Quazar
Retro developer focused on the SAM Coupé computer. Creates new software and hardware for the SAM Coupé, runs the SamCoupe.com website, writes for the SAM Revival magazine.
Fediverse address:
@quazarsamcoupe@mastodonapp.uk
ZX Spectrum Guppe Group
Discussion group about the Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer, including its games, software, hardware, accessories etc. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@zxspectrum@a.gup.pe
flatduckrecords
Retro computing fan, posting about the ZX Spectrum, SAM Coupé and other classic 8-bit systems.
Fediverse address:
@noisetank@oldbytes.space
Rod Hull / tfw8b.com
Retro computing fan who runs a company selling spare parts, accessories and repairs for classic 8-bit home computers.
Fediverse address:
@futurewas8bit@oldbytes.space
1980s Chiptune Bots
Three bots posting chiptune music tracks from the C64, ZX Spectrum and Atari ST.
Fediverse address (C64 music, posts every 4 hours):
@SIDMusicBot@retrochat.online
Fediverse address (ZX Spectrum music, posts every 4 hours):
@AYMusicBot@retrochat.online
Fediverse address (Atari ST music, posts once a day):
@STMusicBot@retrochat.online
Noel’s Retro Lab
Videos looking at classic home computers of the 1980s and 1990s, especially about repairing their electronics. Machines covered include the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga etc and many accessories of the period.
Fediverse address:
@noel_llopis@makertube.net
Stefan Vogt
Author of new interactive fiction for classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers. Currently working on “The Ghosts of Blackwood Manor”.
Fediverse address:
@8bitgames@oldbytes.space
Sloanysoft
Father and son development team creating new games for 8-bit computers such as the ZX Spectrum. They also run a gaming livestream.
Fediverse address:
@Sloanysoft@oldbytes.space
Craig Smith / Little Martian
Pixel artist and game developer, currently working on a new ZX Spectrum title.
Fediverse address:
@martian@mastodon.gamedev.place
The Daily Master System
Bot posting about Sega Master System games including a text description and animated GIF.
Fediverse address:
@dailysms@retro-gaiden.com