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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-30 at 12:42

Next up I'm going to write a few deep dives into the unique aspects of Apple II Elite, linking to the relevant bits of code on the website so you can follow along.

And then my Elite project will be pretty much finished... for now, anyway. 😀

I hope you've enjoyed it!

https://elite.bbcelite.com/

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-30 at 12:41

Last week I released fully documented source code for #Elite on the #Apple II.

I've now added it to my Elite site, where it's syntax-coloured, cross-referenced, indexed and categorised.

So that's every 6502 Elite - done!

https://elite.bbcelite.com/apple/

[#]retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #c64 #bbcmicro

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-23 at 18:48

I've taken the original, extremely terse source files from the disks on Ian Bell’s site, and have converted them into a fully buildable source with a full and detailed commentary.

That's 57,000 lines of heavily commented 6502 assembly that explain how this classic game works... on 1977 technology.

My next step will be to add the commentary to my https://elite.bbcelite.com/ website.

When that's done, the site will cover all the official 6502 versions of Elite: BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, 6502 Second Processor, Commodore 64, Apple II, BBC Master, NES…plus Elite-A.

Full house! It’s only taken 5 years. 🫡

I'll also be writing some deep dives into the Apple version, as there are some really interesting aspects to this codebase.

Right on, Commanders!

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-23 at 18:48

I'm really proud to present my fully documented source code for #Elite on the #Apple II.

This is the original 1986 source, recently released by Ian Bell, with every single line of code explained.

It’s fascinating code. Enjoy!

https://github.com/markmoxon/elite-source-code-apple-ii

[#]retrocomputing #retrogaming #8bit #appleII

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-21 at 21:09

I am an #Elite fan, and I am an #Apple fan.

I am documenting Apple II Elite.

This bit saves commander files.

Big chunks of it are taken straight from Apple DOS 3.3. The source code for Elite is on the left, the equivalent source code for DOS is on the right.

So this code is a proper mash-up of Bell and Braben with Woz and Wiggington.

I love this hobby!

[#]retrocomputing #retrogaming

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-20 at 19:23

Aleksi Eeben's conversion of #Elite for the #VIC20 has just been released, and it is absolutely fantastic!

Find out more at https://vic20elite.wordpress.com

When I annotated the #C64 source, this was exactly the kind of thing I hoped would happen. Right on, Commander! 🫡

[#]retrogaming #retrocomputing

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-18 at 21:14

I’m very close to finishing my 100% commentary of the source code for #Elite on the #Apple II (to reach a full house of all #6502 Elite disassemblies). Just some dashboard and disk routines to go - maybe done in 1-2 weeks?

Follow along at:

https://github.com/markmoxon/elite-source-code-apple-ii

[#]retrocomputing #retrogaming

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-06 at 19:16

New Elite deep dive: All about the BBC Micro disc version

Find out how Bell and Braben harnessed cutting-edge 1980s floppy disc technology to make Elite even fancier.

(For the rich kids, anyway. Lucky sods!)

https://elite.bbcelite.com/deep_dives/docked_and_flight_code.html

[#]retrocomputing #retrogaming #c64 #apple #nes #bbcmicro #elite

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-04 at 15:04

New Elite deep dive: Just how big is 8-bit Elite?

How big are the ships, planets, stars and galaxies? How fast can we fly? How far can we jump? And can we fall off the edge?

This one was fun to write!

https://elite.bbcelite.com/deep_dives/a_sense_of_scale.html

[#]retrocomputing #retrogaming #bbcmicro #c64 #apple #nes #elite

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2025-01-01 at 16:23

Brand new year, brand new Elite deep dive!

Here is the most comprehensive comparison ever published of all the different ships in Elite:

https://elite.bbcelite.com/deep_dives/comparing_ship_specifications.html

This is my 120th Elite deep dive article. There are more to come...

[#]retrogaming #retrocomputing #bbcmicro #c64 #nes #8bit #elite

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2024-12-30 at 23:43

This is astonishing - it’s #Elite on the VIC 20! Aleksi Eeben has taken the #Commodore64 source and has ported it to the C64’s predecessor.

It’s looking pretty amazing! Huge kudos to Aleksi, this is a really impressive feat. 🫡

[#]retrogaming #retrocomputing #vic20 #c64

https://youtu.be/eR7df9rrbyQ?si=ED-Ki0OOKv73iohf

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2024-12-23 at 14:20

What better way to wish the world a Merry Christmas than with the official 1991 Archimedes Elite Christmas card?

See if you can spot the festive Thargoid...

[#]retrogaming #retrocomputing #acorn #elite #bbcmicro #arm #archimedes #riscos #elitedangerous

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Written by Mark Moxon on 2024-12-20 at 16:44

My project to document #Elite on the #Commodore64 is now complete. I hope you enjoyed it!

It's time for a Christmas break now, but I'll be back with the Apple II version in the new year.

In the meantime, here's the finished #C64 site for you to explore:

https://elite.bbcelite.com/c64/