Master vintage computer programming
Learn through hands-on lessons, interactive emulators, and real projects. Discover the fundamentals that shaped modern computing.
Now available: 32 foundational lessons for each system (Tier 1 of Phase 1). More tiers and advanced topics coming soon!
Choose Your System
Each system offers 32 foundational assembly programming lessons (Tier 1), teaching you to program vintage computers at the hardware level. Start your journey into assembly programming!
Commodore 64
The C64 is the highest-selling single computer model of all time, introducing millions to computing and gaming. Its SID ...
ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum sparked the British games industry and inspired a generation of bedroom coders. Its unique colour system...
Commodore Amiga
The Amiga was years ahead of its time with advanced multimedia capabilities, preemptive multitasking, and custom chips t...
Nintendo Entertainment System
The NES single-handedly revived the video game industry after the 1983 crash in North America. It established many conve...
Why Learn Vintage Programming?
Understanding Fundamentals
Learn how computers actually work by programming close to the hardware. Understand memory, CPU, and I/O in ways modern abstractions hide.
Resource Constraints
Master optimization by working within tight memory and processing limits. These skills translate directly to modern embedded and mobile development.
Creative Problem Solving
Discover how limitations breed creativity. Learn the techniques that created iconic games and applications with minimal resources.
Explore the History
Discover the people, companies, and events that shaped the digital revolution.
Interactive Timeline
Explore the chronological story of computing from the 1970s through the 1990s, including major world events that shaped the industry.
View Timeline âThe Vault
Deep dive into the stories of pioneering engineers, visionary companies, and the technology that changed the world.
Explore Vault âProfessional Development Environment
Get a complete retro development setup with VS Code integration, Docker containers, authentic assemblers, and 16 example programs. Everything you need to start coding like it's 198x!
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Download the development environment, or start with our interactive lessons. Each approach gives you hands-on experience with vintage computer programming.