ZX Spectrum NEXT N-GO

Name: ZX Spectrum NEXT N-GO
SKU: NGO-BOARD
Availability: InStock

Original price was: €139,90.Current price is: €119,90. (excl. VAT)

🟢 Now in stock – ready to ship!

⚡ Designed for enthusiasts, developers, and purists alike — the N-GO is your gateway to the best of the Spectrum era, reimagined for the modern age.

ZX N-GO is a 100% compatible clone of the ZX Spectrum Next, maintaining the same form factor to ensure full compatibility with existing cases. Based on the Issue 2B revision, it not only replicates the original functionality but also improves upon it by resolving the HDMI-related power and reset issues and adding ESD protection.

The board also features dual SPI flash memory, selectable via a dedicated switch: the primary flash contains the ZX Spectrum Next system, while the secondary flash is preloaded with the ZXDOS system.

5 in stock

» Joystick DB9 Ports:

The DB9 ports can be soldered by us or sent still to be soldered / installed and later installed by the buyer.

– Ports Left: 48+ / 128k cases
– Ports Right: 48k cases

» Power Supply:

⚡ZX Spectrum Next / N-GO 9V 2A(+€9,90)

» rPi Accelerator:

Pi Zero & SDCard with NextPi installed(+€39,90)

Description
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Description

Introducing the ZX Spectrum Next N-GO. A high-performance, 100% compatible clone of the iconic ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2B – now with enhanced features and modern conveniences.

Built in the same form factor as the original, the N-GO offers full compatibility while solving key issues found in earlier versions, such as HDMI power/reset handling and ESD protection. It also introduces a dual SPI flash system with a switch:

One flash runs the ZX Spectrum Next system
The other runs the ZXDOS system with ZX-Uno core

Powered entirely by FPGA technology, the N-GO ensures long-term flexibility, accuracy, and future upgrades — all while staying true to the original ZX Spectrum hardware.

🔍 Technical Highlights:

💾 Processor: Z80 with standard and turbo modes
🔲 Memory: 2048KB RAM
🎮 Video: Hardware sprites, 256-color modes & more
📺 Video Output: RGB, VGA, HDMI
📦 Dual SPI Flash: Select between ZX Next and ZXDos systems
💽 Storage: SD card slot (DivMMC-compatible protocol)
🔊 Audio: Turbo Sound Next (3× AY-3-8912 chips with stereo output)
🕹️ Joystick Ports: DB9 (supports Cursor, Kempston, Interface 2 – selectable)
🖱️ PS/2 Port: Supports external keyboard and mouse (Kempston emulation)
🔐 Special: Multiface-style features for memory access, save states, cheats, etc.
📼 Tape Support: MIC and EAR ports for traditional cassette loading/saving
🔌 Expansion Ports: Original bus and accelerator slot (Raspberry Pi Zero compatible: 1GHz CPU / 512MB RAM)
🕒 Real-Time Clock: Coin battery included
🌐 Optional: Wi-Fi module and internal speaker

📦 Bundle Includes:

✅ ZX Spectrum Next N-GO (without case)
✅ Universal ZX PSU (USA/EURO compatible) (Optional)
✅ Real-Time Clock
✅ 16GB SD Card with Starter Pack (Optional)

⚡ Designed for enthusiasts, developers, and purists alike — the N-GO is your gateway to the best of the Spectrum era, reimagined for the modern age.