fredm-fuse ☆

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Description:
Port of the UNIX ZX Spectrum emulator Fuse

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.5.6@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: emulator zx-spectrum retro-computing gaming 8-bit

Install: brew install --cask fredm-fuse

About:
Fredm-Fuse is a macOS port of the open-source Fuse ZX Spectrum emulator, enabling users to accurately replicate the hardware of various Sinclair ZX Spectrum models. It provides a comprehensive environment for running classic Spectrum software, including games and applications, on modern Apple hardware. This package facilitates easy access to 8-bit computing history directly from the macOS desktop.

Key Features:

Emulates multiple ZX Spectrum models (48K, 128K, +2, etc.)
Supports loading software from standard .tap and .tzx tape images
Accurate sound and timing reproduction for authentic gameplay
Provides a native macOS user interface for easy management

Use Cases:

Retro gaming: Playing classic ZX Spectrum titles from the 1980s
Software preservation: Running and archiving legacy 8-bit applications
Development: Testing and debugging ZX Spectrum assembly or BASIC code

Alternatives:

ZEsarUX – A multi-platform ZX Spectrum emulator with a strong focus on debugging features and broad hardware support.
Spectaculator – A popular, commercial emulator for Windows, known for its high accuracy and user-friendly interface.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 1, 2025 8:50pm	1.5.6	0	VERSION_BUMP	d09e2266