SpeccyP

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One barScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely0 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

SpeccyP is ranked #20 of 21 in ZX spectrum emulators on Freedom251.

Compared on ZX spectrum emulators

Host platforms: RP2040, RP2350A, RP2350B
Tape formats: TAP
Open source: Yes
Peripheral support: PS/2 keyboard, USB keyboard, USB mouse, NES gamepad, Xbox gamepad, wireless gamepad, HDMI, VGA, TFT

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The record

Purpose: SpeccyP is ZX Spectrum emulator firmware for Raspberry Pi RP2040, RP2350A and RP2350B microcontrollers.
Emulated models: It supports ZX Spectrum 48, Pentagon 128/512/512CASH/1024, Scorpion 256/GMX 2048, Navigator 256 and MurmoZavr 8Mb models.
Video: Supported video outputs include HDMI and VGA at 60 Hz with auto-detection, plus TFT displays using ILI9341 or ST7789.
Controls: It supports PS/2 and USB keyboards, USB mouse, NES and Xbox gamepads, and wireless gamepads in Kempston mode.
Audio: Audio options include Soft and I2S AY-3-8910 and TurboSound modes, with volume adjustment from 0 to 100%.
Z80 emulation: The project uses a Z80 emulator supporting documented and undocumented processor features and offers several selectable CPU types.
File formats: The file menu can mount TRD/SCL disk images or connect TAP files, and the firmware includes TAP loading in NORMAL or FAST mode.
Save states: Hotkeys provide quick save and load, and the firmware can load a state from save slot 0 at startup.
Hardware support: Precompiled firmware is listed for m1p1, m1p2, m2p1, m2p2, z0p2 and s2p2 boards.
Memory limit: The m2p1 RP2040 board works without PSRAM but is limited to Spectrum 48/128 models.
Notable limitation: The README says protected FDI images are still not read.
Configuration: Settings are saved in speccy_p.cnf in the root of the SD card.
License: The project is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0, which permits use, modification and distribution under its terms.
Support: The README points users to the project's Telegram channel and says the F1 key opens Help.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best ZX Spectrum Emulators in 2026#20 of 21

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github.com/billgilbert7000/SpeccyP/blob/main/READM· checked 4 Oct 2026