This is something to behold. It’s a ‘Softcard’ made by
Microsoft, with a Z80 processor, that allows you to run
CPM on your Apple II.
SCSI Adapter
Floppy Drive Adapter
Serial Adapter Card
Sound Card.
(Yes, I now have the missing chips)
Load ProDos quickly using a
ROM drive.
The Apple //e case is huge, plenty of room to slot in cards and
explore the impressive hardware.
If you haven’t figured out already, I
loath Floppy Disks, but they are
the primary medium for many
classic computers. Luckily, as is the
case here, the Apple // enjoys a
‘Floppy Emulator” made by ‘Big
Mess of Wires’
Not knowing much about the Apple //e means
this is a collection of games available that I was
familiar with from other platforms.
Pac-Man
DigDug
Defender
Galaxian
Ikari Warriors
Mario Bros
Raster Blaster
Made by Bill Budge, who was also recruited by 3DO
to make the game Blade Force
Robotron
Star Glider
Star Wars
(Yes, seriously)
Stellar 7
(also had a sequel on the 3DO)
Elite
The Apple of my
Eye…
I’m not a massive Apple fan. That’s not to
say they’re bad system, they’re obviously
great, but they never personally floated my
boat.
That does not apply to the Apple //e. This
machine is genuinely interesting,
Prince of Persia.
Should be noted this game originated on the Apple //
Last Ninja