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Retro computing simulators

Build highly accurate mobile simulators of obscure vintage computers.

Why now

There's growing nostalgia for niche retro computers beyond the usual suspects.

Who for
Retro computing enthusiasts
Business model
Paid app sales
Effort
A few months

While many emulate popular vintage computers, few accurately recreate obscure systems. Collectors and enthusiasts would pay for faithful simulations of rare hardware.

Develop standalone apps that recreate specific obscure systems with period-accurate UI and sound. Include documentation about the original hardware.

Charge premium prices ($10-20) to the retro computing niche market.

Start with one well-documented rare system.

Risk is very small market for each specific system.

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