Good videos of retro consoles/computers

Interesting videos of retro consoles/computers

I came across some nice videos that look at the history of computers, emulation and some games and consoles. All are British and have been aired on BBC World a few years ago. I have not seen these on other sites (such as u-gamer), so probably not everyone has viewed them, or they are a bit unusual - I don't know. Also I think some of them look over unreleased systems too. Worth a look if this interests you.

1) Hard Drive Heaven - the history of the home computer (BBC World Timeshift 2005)
The programme charts the development of the PC form the days of hobby enthusiasts to its current multi-billion dollar industry form, examining retro systems such as the Sinclair, Spectrum, Apple Mac and Amstrad. Recommended. (approx 25 minutes)



Download [170 mb], or click to view:
http://pasiu.krap.pl/bbc/Hard%20Drive%20Heaven%20(BBC%20World,%20Time%20Shift,%2018Feb2005).avi

2) Museum of Computing (BBC World 2004)
A short look at some classic computers such as the Commodore Pet and ZX80, as well as some home consoles like the orginal Magnavox Odyssey and arcade video machines.



Download [42 mb]:
http://pasiu.krap.pl/bbc/Museum%20of%20Computing%20(BBC%20World,%20Click%20Online,%2022Jul2004).avi

3) Webscape: Atari and obsolete computer museum (clips)
Extracts from a programme - I think one of these looks at the unreleased 1979 Atari Cosmos, but I cant remember exactly.

Download [Atari, 38 mb]:
http://pasiu.krap.pl/bbc/Webscape%20(BBC%20World,%20Click%20Online,%2026Jun2003).avi



Download [Computer Museum, 33 mb]:
http://pasiu.krap.pl/bbc/Webscape%20(BBC%20World,%20Click%20Online,%2022Jul2004).avi

 

was tihs posted last year? how come i didn't notice.. Downloading now. thanks, looks interesting