Blog
RCL accounts
Vega+ Shipping Dates
- End of September 2016
- October 2016
- In time for Xmas 2016
- February 2017
- A "few weeks" from March 10th 2017
- Summer 2017
- 8 weeks from August 9th (October 4th, 2017)
- Mid October 2017
- April 2018
- May 8th - 12th 2018
- May 12th 2018
- May 31st 2018 (Indiegogo deadline)
- June 15th 2018
- July 6th 2018
World of Spectrum
Searchable threads in one long post:
Vega+ Forums
Resources
Videos
Welcome to the collection of Funky Spectrum journalistic videos regarding the Vega+. These were so hot to handle, Retro Computers Ltd tried to have them removed from the internet, but they're now back where they belong!
Confirmation of the shilling that went on from certain individuals during this absolute scandal. What a disgrace!Confirmation of the shilling that went on from certain individuals during this absolute scandal. What a disgrace!
Well it seems justice has prevailed for once and no surprises there to be honest what a ridiculous bit of behaviour !Well it seems justice has prevailed for once and no surprises there to be honest what a ridiculous bit of behaviour !
Just when things could not get any more pathetic, Lee Fogarty attempts to sell a company asset of a broken Vega+ V1 on EBay.Just when things could not get any more pathetic, Lee Fogarty attempts to sell a company asset of a broken Vega+ V1 on EBay.
The drama continues as season 2 begins with the dramatic installation of two new directors. Rumours persist that the drama may be renewed for season 3.The drama continues as season 2 begins with the dramatic installation of two new directors. Rumours persist that the drama may be renewed for season 3 but the show runners admitted at comic con that they didn't have a full working script for season 2 as yet and are filming and writing as they go.
More terrible press for the much maligned console and to make matters worse, Sky have now insisted that the company no longer use the Sinclair name and its related trademarks.More terrible press for the much maligned console and to make matters worse, Sky have now insisted that the company no longer use the Sinclair name and its related trademarks.
A tiny amount of the promised 400 have been spotted in the wild and there's not a single positive review.A tiny amount of the promised 400 have been spotted in the wild and there's not a single positive review. Overwhelmingly negative would be an understatement...
RCL really do seem to be trying to "go for broke" here, with their lawyers now contacting them to chase over a quarter of a million pounds in unpaid fees...RCL really do seem to be trying to "go for broke" here, with their lawyers now contacting them to chase over a quarter of a million pounds in unpaid fees...
Just when you think it couldn't get any more ridiculous...Just when you think it couldn't get any more ridiculous...
Seems like someone at RCL doesn't like the truth being published online...Seems like someone at RCL doesn't like the truth being published online...
Backers please go and sign up to show your displeasure, it can and will make a difference!Backers please go and sign up to show your displeasure, it can and will make a difference!
Another delivery date sails by...Another delivery date sails by...
RCL get an ultimatum from Indiegogo whilst assorted youtube parasites set up camp.RCL get an ultimatum from Indiegogo whilst assorted youtube parasites set up camp.
For the time being, another site helping backers raise queries about the state of the device and their investment has been put to rest.For the time being, another site helping backers raise queries about the state of the device and their investment has been put to rest. Hopefully it will rise again stronger !
To counter the trolls, sorry, games rights owners they've not contacted, RCL have been pushing the idea of releasing the system without any games.To counter the trolls, sorry, games rights owners they've not contacted, RCL have been pushing the idea of releasing the system without the 1000 games people have paid for. Sigh.
And why wouldn't they, they've missed all the others. why break the habit of a lifetime ?And why wouldn't they, they've missed all the others. why break the habit of a lifetime ?
An "update" from RCL that tells us nothing but more lies and subterfuge. It is, as we've come to expect, pathetic.An "update" from RCL that tells us nothing but more lies and subterfuge. It is, as we've come to expect, pathetic.
Not at all hastily thrown together in a last ditch attempt to prove they're doing something. why didn't this exist sooner? "Trolls"Not at all hastily thrown together in a last ditch attempt to prove they're doing something. why didn't this exist sooner? "Trolls"
As far as many of us have managed to find out, we're a LONG way off the 5000 units going out to game hungry mittens any time soon...As far as many of us have managed to find out, we're a LONG way off the 5000 units going out to game hungry mittens any time soon...
A rebuttal of the recent nonsense spouted by RCL and the actual facts behind the current situation.A rebuttal of the recent nonsense spouted by RCL and the actual facts behind the current situation.
Just beyond a joke, it really is. Hear how someone becomes a "troll" for having their words stolen and copyrighted by someone else.Just beyond a joke, it really is. Hear how someone becomes a "troll" for having their words stolen and copyrighted by someone else.
The template build just isn't holding up. The nonsense continues.The template build just isn't holding up. The nonsense continues.
RCL have come out with a statement on the recent news relating to the vote of no confidence/director replacement and it's, once again, an exercise in blaming everyone but themselves for their own woes.RCL have come out with a statement on the recent news relating to the vote of no confidence/director replacement and it's, once again, an exercise in blaming everyone but themselves for their own woes.
This is a disgrace. Genuinely I'm pretty much lost for words (apart from the ones present in this video). Absolute, utter scum.This is a disgrace. Genuinely I'm pretty much lost for words (apart from the ones present in this video). Absolute, utter scum.
The former directors and majority shareholders including Sinclair research have effectively announced a vote of no confidence in those currently behind RCL.The former directors and majority shareholders including Sinclair research have effectively announced a vote of no confidence in those currently behind RCL.
Is it ? Does anyone really care ?Is it ? Does anyone really care ?
Lie Fogarty has decided to chase RCL for £599 and this time he's not fibbing !Lie Fogarty has decided to chase RCL for £599 and this time he's not fibbing !
Is it over? Is it done? No news is bad news in the case of the ever elusive RCL and their vapourware device...Is it over? Is it done? No news is bad news in the case of the ever elusive RCL and their vapourware device...
We reach the end as Indiegogo threaten to send in the debt collectors.We reach the end as Indiegogo threaten to send in the debt collectors.
More resounding and easily refutable bullshit comes from the mouths of RCL mere moments after they lose another court case.More resounding and easily refutable bullshit comes from the mouths of RCL mere moments after they lose another court case. Maybe if they lose enough court cases we'll actually get the device as it seems to be the only time they actually commit to any form of action.
All the latest from the farce that keeps on going.All the latest from the farce that keeps on going.
Finally Lee bites the hand that feeds him with a sensational series of online tirades against his former masters.Finally Lee bites the hand that feeds him with a sensational series of online tirades against his former masters.
Yet more bullshit from the people behind the non existent Vega+ this month. Who'd have thought it, eh?Yet more bullshit from the people behind the non existent Vega+ this month. Who'd have thought it, eh?
The well known community bullshitter who has lied for RCL repeatedly over the last year and a half has now broken his recent silence to admit it's all been a sham!The well known community bullshitter who has lied for RCL repeatedly over the last year and a half has now broken his recent silence to admit it's all been a sham!
So, as expected, both October deadlines have been hit and both have been missed. What happens next? Well, more lies, of course!So, as expected, both October deadlines have been hit and both have been missed. What happens next? Well, more lies, of course!
What a shambolic, self defeating performance from a team of bitter idiots. They should put some effort into making a console!What a shambolic, self defeating performance from a team of bitter idiots. They should put some effort into making a console!
It's not coming this month, folks. What do we reckon, 100 to 1 for next month or are the odds worse!? It's not coming this month, folks. What do we reckon, 100 to 1 for next month or are the odds worse !? This is a joke and they really need to just put the device out now. There's no excuse.
The "ring fenced" funds that weren't :-/ Only outside investment can save them now and I hope to god they manage to get it!The "ring fenced" funds that weren't :-/ Only outside investment can save them now and I hope to god they manage to get it so that they can at least, finally, get something to the backers whom they've already diddled to the tune of half a million quid!
I've come in for some flak from an unlikely source about the Vega+ (and more) and its' someone that I've said precious little to. Ever.I've come in for some flak from an unlikely source about the Vega+ (and more) and its' someone that I've said precious little to. Ever. Still, it's turned into a community pile-on with the usual suspects.
Recently this chap has been tweeting all kinds of gubbins about RCL, would you please unmask yourself so that your work can be validated?Recently this chap has been tweeting all kinds of gubbins about RCL, would you please unmask yourself so that your work can be validated? Also, more nonsense from RCL as they slip beyond another of their self imposed (and only advisory) "deadlines" :P
The works of Codetapper and George Cropper now have bulletproof hosting from anonymous! The truth cannot be silenced!The works of Codetapper and George Cropper now have bulletproof hosting from anonymous! The truth cannot be silenced!
A shot across the boughs of the people behind RCL and the people who DO work for them!A shot across the boughs of the people behind RCL and the people who DO work for them who are about to see their house of lies collapse around them!
Total radio silence from RCL coupled with backpedalling from their social media "expert". Hm. What's going to happen next?Total radio silence from RCL coupled with backpedalling from their social media "expert". Hm. What's going to happen next, anyone
The beleagured Vega+ limps on under its own final puffs of steam, abandoned by its creators and its once vocal supporters...The beleagured Vega+ limps on under its own final puffs of steam, abandoned by its creators and its once vocal supporters...
Seems like the World of Spectrum has been tarnished by a certain persons behaviour and many developers and license holders have decided to take action.Seems like the World of Spectrum has been tarnished by a certain persons behaviour and many developers and license holders have decided to take action in order to distance themselves from his behaviour.
Tick tock RCL, the bailiffs are coming!Tick tock RCL, the bailiffs are coming!
RCL have now been hit by a compulsory payment order for their lost court case earlier this year.RCL have now been hit by a compulsory payment order for their lost court case earlier this year. One wonders, with RCL paying themselves outlandish wages and owing so much money, is there anything left to pay for thousands of handhelds?
Yet more garbage from RCL. This time they've demonstrated they're completely unable to understand how the internet works, even with their "IT Specialist" on side.Yet more garbage from RCL. This time they've demonstrated they're completely unable to understand how the internet works, even with their "IT Specialist" on side.
A hacker releases the democratic blog and it's dynamite! Also some strange goings on with site redirects!A hacker releases the democratic blog and it's dynamite! Also some strange goings on with site redirects!
Another "hollywood 4k" video went up today that idiots promptly proclaimed as the second coming of Christ.Another "hollywood 4k" video went up today that idiots promptly proclaimed as the second coming of Christ. I suppose if your brain works at a snails pace a massively delayed boot sequence is acceptable.
Yet more transparent shilling from the translucent lard boss himself over on his tumbleweed arena of a blog.Yet more transparent shilling from the translucent lard boss himself over on his tumbleweed arena of a blog. This video sets a few issues straight and casts light on some very dark areas indeed...
The former directors at RCL have issued a legally binding request for disclosure to the current idiots (not) manning the helm.The former directors at RCL have issued a legally binding request for disclosure to the current idiots (not) manning the helm. Let's see what RCL reply with to these very important questions!
RCL lost a big court case yesterday and now have to admit responsibility, make their accounts public and pay legal costs.RCL lost a big court case yesterday and now have to admit responsibility for their actions, make their accounts public and pay legal costs as a result of their wilful and illegal skulduggery. So, does everyone still think we'll see the device in February ? (or ever)
The beleaguered handheld takes another body blow as former directors lambast the management of the campaign, the misappropriation of funds, the treatment of backers and more.The beleaguered handheld takes another body blow as former directors lambast the management of the campaign, the misappropriation of funds, the treatment of backers and more.
We've all thought it had happened on multiple occasions, now we have irrefutable proof of this devious, lying behaviour as their social media (mis)manager slips up big time!We've all thought it had happened on multiple occasions, now we have irrefutable proof of this devious, lying behaviour as their social media (mis)manager slips up big time!
RCL's very own night(mare) before Christmas, a funkyspectrum radio play.RCL's very own night(mare) before Christmas, a funkyspectrum radio play.
The former directors at RCL have made a public statement. Things are going from bad to worse for RCL and the hopes for the VEGA+ drift off into the distance!The former directors at RCL have made a public statement. Things are going from bad to worse for RCL and the hopes for the VEGA+ drift off into the distance!
The new video that is far from what it claims to be and some rather disturbing news regarding both their firmware and accounting.The new video that is far from what it claims to be and some rather disturbing news regarding both their firmware and accounting.The new video that is far from what it claims to be and some rather disturbing news regarding both their firmware and accounting.The new video that is far from what it claims to be and some rather disturbing news regarding both their firmware and accounting.
Backers are once again let down by RCL, who promised the Vega+ would be taking pride of place under their Christmas trees this year.Backers are once again let down by RCL, who promised the Vega+ would be taking pride of place under their Christmas trees this year. Yet again, this was a lie and RCL have once more gone to ground.
The Vega+ people at RCL and their "updates". More and more lies keep coming and this latest one just about takes the biscuit.The Vega+ people at RCL and their "updates". More and more lies keep coming and this latest one just about takes the biscuit. We were promised a full resolution to all issues, a full explanation and a final delivery date.
The ZX Vega+ is the sewer outlet that keeps on giving. Yet more scandals, lies and misinformation comes!The ZX Vega+ is the sewer outlet that keeps on giving. Yet more scandals, lies and misinformation comes and I couldn't not report it!
Yet another deadline will pass and yet more lies and slander will be bandied about. It'll all be someone elses fault.Yet another deadline will pass and yet more lies and slander will be bandied about. It'll all be someone elses fault. Everyone at RCL is a blameless paragon of virtue. Absolutely pathetic. This is a shambles!
The Vega+ soars past its mid September deadline, now it's suggested it "might make Xmas"? Is that Xmas 2016, then?The Vega+ soars past its mid September deadline, now it's suggested it "might make Xmas"? Is that Xmas 2016, then? Pathetic. Here is the real story.
The trail of dominoes goes to all kinds of strange places, most of which seem to be steeped in subterfuge and fall outs!The trail of dominoes goes to all kinds of strange places, most of which seem to be steeped in subterfuge and fall outs!
What on earth is happening with this project? The director can spend hours on a muck slinging press release but can't post progress on the unit itself?What on earth is happening with this project? The director can spend hours on a muck slinging press release but can't post 1 picture or piece of information showing progress on the unit itself?
The Vega+ seems to go from being troubled to absolutely implausible and this information shows a little more of what's going on behind the scenes!The Vega+ seems to go from being troubled to absolutely implausible and this information shows a little more of what's going on behind the scenes in what could well be shaping up to be yet another massive disappointment for the ZX Spectrum community !
Looks like the VEGA+ is heading into troubled waters. Could this be another "recreated zx spectrum" debacle all over again?Looks like the VEGA+ is heading into troubled waters. Could this be another "recreated zx spectrum" debacle all over again?
Here you can find the full collection of RCL based investigative videos by George Cropper, also known as George Bum, from the FunkySpectrum YouTube channel. George has been covering the Vega+ situation from the very start, with his videos being an invaluable source of information that has continually proved to be factually correct.
As a result of this, he has been subject to numerous attacks on both his business and himself as an individual by RCL and their associates, the latest of which saw some of these videos removed from YouTube. However, George appealed successfully and YouTube saw sense, agreeing that the videos were indeed investigative journalism.
Despite this, and as a precautionary measure, George has provided us with the full archive of his videos so that we can host them safely, completely immune to persecution - leaving them to stand as a testament to truth for anyone who wishes to access them. Furthermore, after speaking with him at length, George has also kindly agreed to allow us to publish all of his future RCL/Vega+ videos here.
Latest Funky Spectrum RCL Videos
Confirmation of the shilling that went on from certain individuals during this absolute scandal. What a disgrace!
(03/04/2019)
Well it seems justice has prevailed for once and no surprises there to be honest what a ridiculous bit of behaviour !
(15/03/2019)
Indiegogo Campaign
"Our Indiegogo campaign is to raise funds to manufacture the first 2,500 or more units of the Vega+ in the UK, and to prepare us for the second production run."
— RCL (15/02/2016)
Media Mentions
Vega+ Status
- All refunds processed: ✘
- Roll of honour email: ✘
- Address confirmation: ✘
- Battery specification: ✘
- PEGI certification: ✘
- Final specs released: ✘
- Games list released: ✘
- Finished box design: ✘
- Manual released: ✘
- Working website: ✘
- Final devices made: 0 ✘
- Small claims victories: 0 ✘
- Prototypes made: ~100-200 ✔