Elite 48k Gold Edition, ZX Spectrum, by Firebird (RARE), Working
**** THIS TITLE SUCCESSFULLY LOADED AND PLAY TESTED ON MY OWN SYSTEM ****

Original release retro game titles such as this (most now classed as vintage as over 25 uears old),  still in good loading and playing condition, are becoming very rare and highly collectible worldwide. See the images on this listing for the EXACT item/s you will be receiving, image will show if instructions are included, and the condition of the outer box/case.
 
Box top and bottom is intact, as is the plastic moulded inlay. The Lenslock and Lenslock instructions are preset. The Spectrum _ Control Guide/Quick Key Control Guide card is present. The Ship Identification Chart is present, as is 'The Dark Wheel' Novella, and the instructions manual (Space traders flight trading manual). The only items missing are the keyboard overlay, and the 'Order of Elite' Voucher. Otherwise almost complete and All in great condition.
 
This is the 48k Version, the original release. a 128k version followed not long after thisa, basically because the 48k crashed spectacularly on some 128k models, so the program has a slight rewrite for compatibility. The 'S' in the bottom right of the scanner display is adifferent shape, and the stations launch Vipers when you shoot at them. Save/Load routine was also changed on the 128k, but no other differences.

This piece of software is a great example of the style and inventiveness of the home computer boom from the 1980's.

Buy this now and own your own piece of history.

Hints for successfully loading cassette games from retro cassette players.
Some branded cassette player tape heads were often fixed in place, without volume/bass/tone controls, but other variations allowed a more flexible loading success. Best to ensure both the tape head and rubber rollers are clean to begin with. Sometimes it is just a matter of adjusting the volume (some players have tone and bass controls also) as the recording on the cassette magnetic strip can fade over decades of storage. Again, as storage of the cassette may have been upright or on it's side, this can cause the magnetic spool to shift 'off centre' (Gravity effect). I have always recommended a couple of full fast forwards and rewinds, which re-tensions the tape spool, and can shake any storage dust particles from the magnetic strip, but may help to realign the spool with the tape head. Thats all part of the retro experience from the 80's.

All items are posted in either padded jiffy bags, or securely wrapped in brown package/box for shipping. Any titles with plastic cassette cases are intact when sent out, but being made from aging fragile material, they may unavoidably get cracked in the 'carefully handled' postal system, which we will not be able to replace, so bear this in mind should this happen.

Although this software title has been successfully loaded and play tested on my own setup, this is no guarantee that it will load on your own system, as with speccy models and cassette players of the era, being particularly 'selective' in their loading systems (tone, bass, volume, fast loaders, compatibilities between machine releases and tape degredation). You should accept this listing as 'SOLD AS SEEN', No Returns Accepted

Postage is ONE set fee across a whole shopping cart order, which includes a secure 'sign for' service to ensure it gets to you. You should consider adding in as many titles as you can afford in one shopping cart before buying, as this is a sensible way to help spread the single shipping cost across multiple titles/products. All items shipped will also be security marked with invisible smart pen, as we have had customers buy, and then attempt to return their own faulty copy of a title or hardware to us for refunds. Hence, all retro titles are now sold 'AS SEEN', No returns or refunds offered. The exception being postal damage, for which the buyer is responsible for any return costs. Just enjoy having these in your collection guys.

If you spend GBP 50 (Equivalent USD 63 ,variable exchange rate) or over in one CART checkout, then postage will be FREE, WORLDWIDE.