Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator
Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator

Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator

Arcade

| Garage Research Emulators

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: September 15, 2025

Play Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator on PC or Mac

Join millions to experience Speccy – ZX Spectrum Emulator, an exciting Arcade game from Garage Research Emulators. With BlueStacks App Player, you are always a step ahead of your opponent, ready to outplay them with faster gameplay and better control with the mouse and keyboard on your PC or Mac.

About the Game

Speccy – ZX Spectrum Emulator by Garage Research Emulators brings the 8-bit era back to life on modern devices. It’s a flexible Arcade experience built for fans of classic home computers and anyone curious about how games felt on real hardware. Load your own files, tweak the look and sound, and play with controls that feel just right.

Game Features

  • Faithful performance: Runs at original hardware speed, tuned for Android so games feel responsive and authentic.
  • Many systems in one: Emulates Spectrum 16K/48K/128K, +2/+2A/+3, plus Timex Sinclair, Sam Coupé, Pentagon, and Skorpion.
  • Retro display options: Fullscreen portrait mode with optional scanlines and that cozy, old-school TV fuzz.
  • Tape, disk, and snapshot support: Open .tap/.tzx tapes (with classic tape sounds), TR-DOS and other disk images (.trd/.scl/.fdi/.dsk), and snapshots like .sna/.z80.
  • Sound you remember: Emulates 128K AY and Fuller chips, and can record in-game music to MIDI files.
  • NetPlay built in: Play over local network or the internet for quick head-to-head sessions.
  • Flexible controls: Use an on-screen or physical keyboard; map Cursor, Protek, AGF, Kempston, and Sinclair Interface II joysticks; accelerometer input is there too.
  • Mouse and printers: Kempston mouse support and ZX Printer emulation for the full retro setup.
  • Controller friendly: Works with popular Bluetooth and USB gamepads, plus Xperia Play gaming buttons.
  • Big screen ready: Great on phones, tablets, and TV-style devices. Prefer a desktop? You can run it on PC with BlueStacks and customize your keymaps.
  • Built-in browsing: Explore a classic software catalog right inside the app. Note: the app doesn’t include games—you’ll need to add your own Spectrum files and respect local copyright rules.

Slay your opponents with your epic moves. Play it your way on BlueStacks and dominate the battlefield.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator

  • Click the Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator - FAQs

  • How to play Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Speccy - ZX Spectrum Emulator on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.