Help Us Expand the LaunchBox Games Database!

[robspenname]

The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next.

The ZX Spectrum Next is a retro system that was primarily created to run ZX Spectrum programs (and as of the newest version, Sinclair QL and Commodore 64 programs), on actual hardware instead of emulation. However the system is also capable of playing exclusive games that are not compatible with any ZX Spectrum model or clone, or any other system. 

The ZX Spectrum Next has been available for eight years now, and there's currently a dedicated community of game developers creating titles and ports that are exclusive to the ZX Spectrum Next, including commercially available games. ZX Spectrum Next emulators are also currently being developed so that the games can be played on other systems, and most of the available games are sold or distributed digitally as ROM files.

 

Links:

Most Recent Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0?ref=discovery&term=spectrum%20next&total_hits=14&category_id=52

About Page from Official Website:

https://www.specnext.com/about/

Wikipedia page:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum_Next

List of Games:

https://fusionretrogames.com/

Emulators :

https://wiki.specnext.dev/Emulators

 

[XyberDAWG]

On 12/9/2025 at 1:44 AM, Hazuki said:

Pioneer LaserActive with its two PACs, the Sega Mega LD and the NEC LD-ROM².

Both can be emulated with Ares.

So I for one would like to see them added to the database.

Could we have maybe a LaserDisc platform that covers all the various LaserDisc games? Most are able to be run under Ares, Daphne, or Hypseus Singe. This platform could handle the various Smaller Releases like Sega Mega LD, NEC LD-ROM², as well as the Homebrew games currently being developed for Hypseus Singe. Listing of many LD games here: https://www.lddb.com/search.php?adv_search=*&category=18&max=250&sort=date,asc

[JoeViking245]

On 1/12/2026 at 4:24 AM, XyberDAWG said:

Could we have maybe a LaserDisc platform that covers all the various LaserDisc games?

A Feature Request was made for this that you may want to look at, comment/expand on and/or upvote.  

Missing Platform in the Game Database: Mega LD / Pioneer LaserActive

[Black Hazor]

On 5/12/2025 at 9:09 AM, AstroBob said:

Hi Folks. Apologies for the radio silence on this thread — a few recent releases on our end have slowed things down a bit. That said, I want to reassure everyone that we haven’t forgotten about the platform requests that have been submitted.

The good news is that our initial round of testing with the new backend system for adding platforms has gone well, and things are looking promising. We’re planning to start expanding support to more systems in the near future.

In the meantime, to tide you over — and in anticipation of a little something happening on June 5th — we’ve gone ahead and added the Nintendo Switch 2 to the database. It’s still pretty barebones for now, of course, but we expect things to start filling out quickly once the 5th rolls around. For the moment, it’s mainly there for tracking purposes — especially for those who like to catalog their collections beyond just what's playable through LaunchBox.

We’ll continue to keep you updated as more platforms get added. Thanks again for your patience and suggestions.

Here is the missng data 

Release: June 5, 2025

Media: Switch Game Card, Switch 2 Game Card, Digital

Overview: 

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a hybrid video game console developed by Nintendo and released in most regions on June 5, 2025. Like the original Switch, it can be used as a handheld, as a tablet, or connected via the dock to an external display. The Joy-Con 2 controllers can be used while magnetically attached or detached from the console. Compared to the original Switch, the Switch 2 has a larger liquid-crystal display (LCD), more internal storage, and updated graphics, controllers, and social features. It supports 1080p resolution (Full HD) and a 120 Hz refresh rate in handheld or tabletop mode, and 4K resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate when docked, as well as HDR support on both the tablet and compatible external displays.

Games are available through physical game cards and Nintendo's digital eShop. Some game "key" cards contain no game content and require players to download the game via an internet connection. Select Switch games can use the improved Switch 2 performance through either free or paid updates. The Switch 2 retains the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, which is required for some multiplayer games and provides access to the Nintendo Classics library of older emulated games; GameCube games are exclusive to the Switch 2. The GameChat feature allows players to chat remotely and share screens and webcams.

CPU: Octa-core ARM Cortex-A78C @ 998 MHz (docked); 1,101 MHz (undocked)

Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5X 128-bit @ 6,400 MT/s (docked); 4,266 MT/s (undocked)

Graphics: Custom Nvidia Tegra T239 processor (codenamed "Drake") 1,536 Ampere-based CUDA cores; Docked: 1,007 MHz, 3.07 TFLOPS; Undocked: 561 MHz, 1.72 TFLOPS

Sound: Undocked: Linear PCM 2.0 ch stereo speakers, 3D audio effects; Docked: Linear PCM 5.1 ch, 3D audio effects

Display: 7.9-in LCD screen (279 ppi), 1080p up to 120 Hz with HDR10 and VRR; Docked: 720p/1080p/1440p up to 120 Hz, 4K at 60 Hz via HDMI with HDR10

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