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| Launched By | Tangerine Computer Systems |
| Type | 8-bit Microcomputer |
| Launch | 1983 |
| Discontinued | 1987 |
The Oric 1 and Oric Atmos were computers made by Tangerine Computer Systems in response to the success of the ZX Spectrum.
Though the Oric computers did not match the sales of the Speccy, they did become a big hit in France, where the Oric 1 was the best-selling computer of 1983.
Tangerine's Oric Products International was eventually acquired by French company, Eureka, who went on to produce the Oric Stratos and Oric Telestrat.
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Popular Oric games
Oric Invaders
1983
Xenon 1
1983
Rat Splat
1983
Oricmunch
1983
Zodiac
1983
Don't Press The Letter Q
1984
Football Manager
1984
Hunchback
1984
Mr. Wimpy
1984
Zorgon's Revenge
1984
Doggy
1984
Manic Miner
1985
Emulation
| System | Emulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows / Mac OS / Linux | MAME/MESS | Good Support. Setname: oric1 (Oric 1) / orica (Oric Atmos) |
| Various | Oricutron | - |
| Mac | Clock Signal / CLK | Multi-emulator by Thomas Harte. Also emulates CPC, ZX81, Apple II, Atari 2600 and more |
| Mac | Richard Bannister's Oric | - |
| Retropie | via Oricutron | Oric emulation is under the Experimental section |
Emulator information last updated 7th August 2020
Tech Specs and further details
| Name | Oric 1 |
|---|---|
| Launched | 1983 |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Processor | MOS 6502A |
| Memory | 16K or 48K RAM / 16K ROM |
| Display Output | UHF / RGB |
| Colours | 8 colours |
| Resolution | 240 x 200 (40 x 28 chars) |
| Storage | Cassette / Floppy DIsk |
| Input | Built-in chiclet (calculator style) Keyboard |
| Cost | £129 at launch |
Tech
| Name | Oric Atmos |
|---|---|
| Launch | 1984 |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Processor | MOS 6502A |
| Memory | 16k or 48K RAM / 16K ROM |
| Display Output | UHF / RGB |
| Colours | 8 colours |
| Resolution | 240 x 200 (40 x 28 chars) |
| Storage | Cassette / Floppy Disk |
| Input | Built-in typewriter style Keyboard |
| Cost | £170 at launch |
Resources
- [https://www.oric.org](The Oric Site)
Page references & Sources
- Oric Atmos and Oric 1 repairs, Tynemouth Software
- The Oric FAQ
- Oric Owner, Issue 1, Jan / Feb 1982