fredm-fuse ☆
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Description:
Port of the UNIX ZX Spectrum emulator Fuse
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.8.0@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
May 16, 2026 10:17am 1.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0f383b90
Mar 25, 2026 6:26pm 1.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 734a221d
Sep 1, 2025 8:50pm 1.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP d09e2266
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