Do you remember Commodore, Spectrum or Amiga computers? Or do you still remember Atari and Amstrad? Now there's no need to look back, as flying I love 8-bit® exhibition events bring back the favorite devices of the 1970s and 1980s.
In the I love 8-bit® events you can play, study, marvel and enjoy with old favorites. The experiences of the early days of digital culture can be touched by hand. You can get authentic and memorable experiences of digital cultural heritage.
The exhibition events offer authentic and memorable experiences of digital cultural heritage.
What were computers before the Internet and the PC era? How did the machines work and what kind of programs were there? And what was the next generation of 8-bit devices, the 16-bit devices?
All this and much more will be revealed in the I love 8-bit® exhibition. There are over 50 devices to choose from from 1977 to 1992, which can be viewed and operated in use.
I love 8-bit® events are impressive and full-scale exhibition event or an on-demand mini-exhibitions. It is easy to setup events in different places, such as malls, museums, tourist attractions, fairs or business events. The 8-bit shows attract attention wherever they are!
How is modern man suitable for using technology that was the standard in the 1980s? And how does it feel to sit around and wait for a game to be loaded from cassette player? And after all it may not work? Can modern man withstand disappointment?
This and much more fun is available for curious guests at the flying I love 8-bit® exhibitions.
I love 8-bit® exhibitions are flyiing and on-demand events where you can try and watch classic devices in action. The event can be a public I love 8-bit® exhibition or it can be a service purchased for recreational purposes by a company.
I love 8-bit® is more than a computer show as it can be a whole environment of digital cultural heritage that will be enjoyed. At I love 8-bit® events, you can experience something completely new or go back to the past with your favorite devices.
For example, in the spring of 2022, as many as 3,600 guests visited the event in Helsinki in five weeks to see and experience the I love 8-bit® exhibition.
The British Sinclair ZX81 was released in 1981 and is one of our devices in operation at I love 8-bit events. What makes the Sinclair ZX81 exhibition device interesting is the wide range of software. That can also be seen in action at I love 8-bit exhibition events. Our exhibition equipment is a power version of its time dating back to 1982. It is equipped with a reliable tape deck and 16 kilobytes of additional memory.
What is the experience with a flight simulator if the graphics on the device are black and white, there is memory available only 16 kilobytes, sounds can be found in one channel, and the game is played with a diaphragm keyboard? This and more will be revealed at the I love 8-bit exhibitions.
What was played in the 1980s and on what equipment?
Were the games better then than they are today?
This can be seen with an authentic gaming experience that can be obtained by visiting the I love 8-bit exhibition.
At the I love 8-bit exhibition, you can try out the 1980s user experience in the Basic programming language.
Classic machines make it easy to get into a genuine hacker atmosphere and offer an alternative to games. The experience is unparalleled for those accustomed to modern technology!
The learning curve is low. Instructions and ready-made program listings for collecting experiences are available.
There are more than 50 devices available.
These used to be in use and they used to play at home.
Now the favorites are back at the I love 8-bit events.
A full-scale exhibition from which you can choose the equipment you want for the exhibition based on their current availability. Commissioning includes the delivery, installation and retrieval of equipment, accessories and ancillary materials. The exhibition needs facilities, electricity and furniture for display and use of equipment. The loan period is two weeks. The price is valid in Finland. Export services are also available. Further information by email.
If two weeks is not enough, you can order additional weeks. The price is valid in Finland
The transport cost is based on the place of departure (Nurmijärvi) and back to the place of departure. Transport costs are calculated on the basis of the fastest route based wego.here.com data from the map programme. The transport of equipment is insured.
I love 8-bit® Arcade packages are designed for business events, marketing and staff recreation. The loan period is 1 week. 1-5 devices are included and ready for use. The Arcade package needs facilities, electricity and furniture for operations. The Arcade package is a media-like entity that engages participants in the computer culture of the 1970s and 1980s through entertainment! The price is valid in Finland. Export services are also available. Further information by email.
Only in Finland. Ask distribution to abroad.
The transport cost is based on the place of departure (Nurmijärvi) and back to the place of departure. Transport costs are calculated on the basis of the fastest route based wego.here.com data from the map programme. The transport of equipment is insured.
Mini-exhibitions can be arranged without major large needs by agile manner in different locations. The loan period is one week and 1-5 devices are included when installed. The mini-exhibition needs facilities, electricity and furniture for displaying equipment to function. Mini-exhibitions include a device loan delivered, installed and picked up. The price is valid in Finland. Export services are also available. Further information by email.
Only in Finland. Ask distribution to abroad.
The transport cost is based on the place of departure (Nurmijärvi) and back to the place of departure. Transport costs are calculated on the basis of the fastest route based wego.here.com data from the map programme. The transport of equipment is insured.
This calendar shows only the booked full-scale I love 8-bit exhibitions.
I love 8-bit mini-events can be performed from outside the calendar.
I love 8-bit mini events can be in different places at same time.
Organizing is easy and effortless with our help.
More information about exhibition events
Email: 8bit@hankiworks.com
Tel (+358) 044 0100240
I love 8-bit events by Hankiworks Oy (2682502-7).
64 kilobytes and cassette recorder is sufficient.