This month we explore a true American classic: the TRS-80 Colour Computer, otherwise known as “CoCo” for short. Not to be confused with the original TRS-80 manufactured in the late 1970s, the CoCo was to be a new system for the 1980s, designed to take on Apple and Commodore with something more affordable, and in colour no less.
The CoCo provides a sizeable library for any 8-bit enthusiasts. Unfortunately, running this software can be a tricky process, so we will guide you through the steps needed to emulate this groundbreaking machine.
Development and release
The CoCo began life as a VideoTex terminal designed to provide farmers with access to real-time agricultural information. The VideoTex terminal used Motorola’s
