Browse by Brand - Retro Computing Market Watch

Name	Location	Founded	Description	Items ▼	Sold	For Sale
ACube Systems	Italy	2002	Italian company making AmigaOne and PowerPC computers.	2	2	-
Sunplus	Taiwan	1990	Taiwanese IC design company	2	1	1
ColorMAX	USA	1988	Software publisher.	2	1	1
Computhink	USA	1983	Software publisher.	2	2	-
BPI Systems	USA	1984	American company known for accounting software for small businesses.	2	2	-
SOJAVA	France	1988	Company producing computer products.	2	2	-
Precision Power	USA	1984	Car audio amplifier manufacturer	2	2	-
Image Works	UK	1988	British video game publisher. Released titles for Amiga, Atari ST, and other platforms in the late 1980s and early 1990s.	2	-	-
Empire Interactive	UK	1987	British video game publisher known for games for 16-bit and 32-bit platforms.	2	1	-
Happy Computer	Germany	1983	German computer magazine.	2	2	-
Basic Four	USA	1971	American company producing minicomputer systems for business.	2	-	-
Universum	Germany	1966	German Quelle department store electronics brand	2	2	-
Tri Micro	USA	1983	Computer accessories manufacturer	2	1	-
uTerm	USA	2014	Modern terminal device for vintage computers. Provides serial terminal capabilities using modern hardware.	2	2	-
Wellfleet Communications	USA	1989	Networking equipment manufacturer (merged into Bay Networks)	2	1	-
ACSI2SD	International	2015	Modern Atari ST SD card adapter for replacing hard drives.	2	1	1
Artec Electronics	Taiwan	1984	Company producing computer electronics.	2	1	-
Utilities Unlimited	USA	1987	American company producing copy protection bypass and disk utilities for Apple II.	2	1	-
Virtual Reality Laboratories	USA	1983	American company known for Vista and VistaPro 3D landscape rendering software.	2	2	-
AppleSauce	International	2012	Modern Apple II disk imaging tool.	2	1	-
Ya Hsin Industrial	Taiwan	1985	Taiwanese OEM computer manufacturer	2	1	1
Skynet	Taiwan	1990	Taiwanese OEM PC motherboard manufacturer	2	-	1
Plus Logic	USA	1985	PLD and FPGA manufacturer	2	1	1
JME	USA	1984	Electronics company.	2	2	-
Wolfram Research	USA	1987	American company known for Mathematica computational software.	2	1	-
JEC	Japan	1985	Electronics company.	2	1	-
Deneba	USA	1985	American graphics software company. Canvas, UltraPaint.	2	-	1
Wayne Green Inc.	USA	1959	American publisher founded 1959. 73 Magazine, Byte, computer publications.	2	1	1
Beckman Instruments	USA	1935	American company producing scientific instruments and laboratory equipment.	2	1	1
Kilobaud Microcomputing	USA	1977	American computer magazine published from 1977-1983. Early publication covering personal computer hardware and software.	2	1	1
E&B Giftware	USA	1985	Giftware and accessories.	2	2	-
Lifeboat Associates	USA	1977	American software publisher and distributor.	2	-	-
Alternative Software	UK	1988	British budget video game publisher known for games for 8-bit and 16-bit computers.	2	-	1
SACK	Germany	1985	Electronics components manufacturer	2	1	-
Pure Data	Canada	1985	Database and networking software developer	2	1	1
Smart Computing	USA	1990	Computer magazine and educational publisher	2	2	-
Jumbo	USA	1983	Storage device manufacturer.	2	1	1
Atlantis	UK	1984	Software publisher.	2	2	-
Trevi	Italy	1984	Italian consumer electronics brand	2	1	-
LinuxJedi	UK	2015	Developer of modern software for retro Linux systems.	2	1	-
OnSpecinc	USA	1985	Hardware manufacturer.	2	2	-
Andromeda Research	USA	1983	Electronics development company.	2	1	-
Consultron	USA	1984	American company producing computer consulting and products.	2	-	1
Prince	Japan	1983	Consumer electronics brand	2	-	2
Vitesse	USA	1990	American company producing SCSI host adapters and storage products.	2	2	-
Interstel	USA	1983	American video game developer known for Star Fleet strategy games.	2	2	-
Gadgets by Small	USA	1984	Apple II peripheral manufacturer.	2	2	-
AM International	USA	1950	American company producing office equipment and printing systems.	2	1	1
Consul	USA	1983	Electronic equipment manufacturer.	2	1	-
Appian Graphics	USA	1992	Graphics card and display adapter manufacturer.	2	1	1
Matthias Heinrichs	Germany	2005	Developer of modern Commodore 64 hardware projects.	2	1	-
OqtaDrive	International	2018	Modern ZX Spectrum Microdrive replacement.	2	1	1
Infinitiv	USA	1989	Hardware manufacturer.	2	2	-
Casady & Greene	USA	1984	American software company known for Macintosh utilities including Conflict Catcher and SpellCatcher.	2	1	-
DUAL XETEX	USA	1986	Controller card manufacturer.	2	2	-
Digital Microsystems	USA	1975	Computer systems manufacturer.	2	1	1
Kurouto Shikou	Japan	2010	Japanese hardware manufacturer.	2	2	-
Epicor	USA	1987	Epicor Software Corporation - business software company	2	2	-
Microkey	USA	1985	Company producing computer keyboard products.	2	2	-
Kupke	Germany	1987	German Amiga hardware manufacturer.	2	2	-
Bally Midway	USA	1969	American arcade game manufacturer. Division of Bally known for arcade hits.	2	2	-
mdbs	USA	1976	American company producing MDBS database management system.	2	-	2
CIRTECH	UK	1965	British electronics kit supplier.	2	1	-
IIT	USA	1988	American semiconductor company.	2	2	-
Addison Technologies	USA	1987	American company producing modems and communication equipment.	2	2	-
Digi International	USA	1985	American serial communications manufacturer.	2	-	2
MacSD	International	2012	Modern SD card adapter for classic Macs.	2	1	1
QMS	USA	1980	Laser printer and print server manufacturer	2	1	-
ZyXEL	Taiwan	1989	Taiwanese network equipment manufacturer (modems, routers)	2	1	1
Data Systems Design	USA	1984	Computer systems manufacturer.	2	2	-
DataStor	USA	1987	Storage manufacturer.	2	1	-
Rixon Sangamo	USA	1970	Data communications equipment manufacturer	2	1	1
Ion International	USA	1985	American company producing consumer electronics and audio equipment.	2	2	-
Digital Design	USA	1984	Digital design and software company.	2	2	-
DICONIX	USA	1984	Portable printer manufacturer.	2	-	-
Wintec	Taiwan	1996	Memory and flash storage manufacturer	2	2	-
Subway	USA	1985	Electronics brand	2	2	-
Compuscan	USA	1983	Scanner manufacturer.	2	2	-
Pryor	USA	1986	Embossing and labeling equipment	2	1	1
VertiSoft	USA	1986	American company producing DoubleDisk disk compression software.	2	2	-
Abcom	UK	1985	Satellite TV equipment manufacturer.	2	2	-
MetaTools	USA	1992	American company known for Bryce 3D and Kai Power Tools graphics software.	2	2	-
Lisa	USA	1983	Apple Lisa computer product line.	2	1	-
Mirror Image	USA	1986	American company producing backup and storage products.	2	2	-
Maxi-Touch	USA	1985	Keyboard manufacturer.	2	1	1
Agiler	USA	1985	Input device manufacturer.	2	1	1
Micro-Mag	USA	1986	American magazine for microcomputer users.	2	2	-
PixelView	Taiwan	1996	Prolink graphics card brand	2	-	2
General Software	USA	1983	Software publisher.	2	2	-
Nan Tan Computer (NTC)	Taiwan	1987	Taiwanese company producing laptops and computer systems.	2	2	-
.info	USA	2000	American magazine for Amiga computer users.	2	2	-
Ditek Software Corp	USA	1985	Software publisher of DynaCADD CAD software	2	2	-
Esprit Systems	USA	1984	Computer systems manufacturer.	2	1	-
SD Sales	USA	1985	Software publisher	2	2	-
Computer Friends	USA	1985	American company producing printer accessories and computer supplies.	2	2	-
System Industries	USA	1968	American company producing disk subsystems and storage solutions.	2	2	-
Inpath	USA	1985	Software publisher.	2	1	-
Vintage Chips	USA	2010	Vintage computer chip collector/seller	2	2	-
Protecto Enterprises	USA	1984	American mail-order computer retailer.	2	1	-
Applied Data Research	USA	1970	American company producing mainframe software and tools.	2	1	1
Fountain Technologies	USA	1985	Electronics company.	2	2	-
Tono	Japan	1984	Japanese amateur radio equipment	2	2	-
Walnut Creek	USA	1993	CD-ROM software distributor and FreeBSD publisher	2	2	-
Blue Shift	USA	1995	Software publisher.	2	2	-
Microplay	USA	1984	Software publisher.	2	-	2
Innoventions	USA	1986	Inventions and technology company.	2	-	-
Jasmine	USA	1985	American company producing external hard drives and storage for Macintosh.	2	-	2
MIC	USA	1985	Electronics manufacturer.	2	2	-
Aura	USA	1985	Electronics manufacturer.	2	2	-
Syncware	USA	1985	Software developer	2	1	-
Eureka	USA	1985	Software publisher.	2	2	-
Storm	USA	1987	Power supply and electronics brand	2	1	-
Addometer	USA	1920	American mechanical adding machine manufacturer.	2	-	-
POISK	USSR	1989	Soviet/Russian personal computer brand, IBM PC compatible systems.	2	2	-
8bittronics	USA	2016	Producer of modern retro computing hardware and accessories.	2	-	2
CV Technologies	USA	1986	Technology company.	2	1	-
Cipher Data Products	USA	1985	Tape drive manufacturer.	2	1	1
DiskWare	USA	1984	American disk utility and backup software company.	2	1	-
Ketek	USA	1984	Electronics manufacturer.	2	2	-
Dataman	UK	1983	Electronics testing equipment.	2	2	-
Goliath	USA	1986	Software publisher.	2	1	-
NBI	USA	1973	American office systems company.	2	1	-
Fortronics	USA	1984	Electronics manufacturer.	2	2	-
DEICO Electronics	Taiwan	1983	Electronics manufacturer.	2	2	-
Beeshu	USA	1984	Video game controller manufacturer.	2	2	-
Peripheral Land	USA	1986	Storage device manufacturer.	2	-	-
Zappo	-	1985	ZX Spectrum peripherals manufacturer	2	1	-
Tansoft	UK	1983	Tandy/Oric software publisher	2	1	1
Mutoh	Japan	1952	Japanese plotter manufacturer.	2	2	-
R-Comp	UK	1998	UK RISC OS software developer	2	1	-
Univers Mac	France	1990	French Macintosh magazine.	2	1	1
UDM	-	1984	Electronics manufacturer	2	1	1
DISKBOX	USA	1984	Software publisher.	2	2	-
Compucase	Taiwan	1979	Computer case manufacturer.	2	1	-
AT A-Matic	USA	1984	Storage controller manufacturer.	2	2	-
TeleNova	-	1984	Telecommunications equipment	2	2	-
Gringo Gadgets	International	2015	Modern retro hardware maker.	2	1	1
GIMIX	USA	1975	American S-100 bus computer manufacturer.	2	1	-
Lapis	USA	1987	Apple II graphics card manufacturer.	2	2	-
BSC	USA	1985	Software publisher.	2	2	-
Sven Petersen	Germany	2010	Commodore 64 game developer	2	-	1
Mastertronics	UK	1983	British budget game publisher.	2	2	-
Continental Software	USA	1981	American home software publisher.	2	-	-
Borg-Warner	USA	1928	American automotive parts company.	2	2	-
Sirex	-	1986	Electronics manufacturer	2	1	1
Pengo	USA	1983	Software publisher.	2	2	-
Force Computers	Germany	1985	German industrial computer manufacturer.	2	2	-
Kent-Moore Instrument Company	USA	1922	Automotive diagnostic tools.	2	2	-
Signal	Moldova	1985	Electronics brand	2	-	1
Steve Davis Publishing	-	-	-	2	1	-
Progressive Computer Products	-	-	-	2	2	-
Jasmin	-	-	-	2	2	-
Talk-U-Thru	-	-	-	2	2	-
RetroRadionics	-	-	-	2	2	-
California Dreams	USA	-	California Dreams is not a recognized historical entity in the mainstream computing, software, or video game hardware industries. While the name may appear in various niche contexts, it lacks a documented history of significant contribution to retro computing or electronic engineering. In the context of digital history, it does not appear as a notable brand for hardware-software development or a major gaming studio. If this refers to a specific small-scale software-only brand or a localized consumer product, it has not left a significant footprint in the established annals of computing history.	2	2	-
Benkson	-	-	-	2	2	-
MicroIllusions	-	1984	MicroIllusions appears to be an obscure or non-existent entity within the documented history of mainstream computing, video games, or retro electronics. There is no historical record of a major hardware manufacturer, software house, or brand under this specific name contributing to the evolution of the digital age. It is possible the name refers to a small-scale hobbyist project, a fictional entity, or a highly localized brand that did not achieve significant historical documentation. Without verifiable records, no specific founding or discontinuation dates can be provided.	2	-	-
Teletek	-	-	-	2	-	1
Royal McBee	United States	1954	-	2	1	1
SOGWAP Software	-	-	No historical record exists for a computing entity or software brand named 'SOGWAP Software' in the annals of computing history. It does not appear in documentation regarding retro computing, vintage software development, or the history of electronic brands. It is possible this is a fictional name, a highly obscure niche tool, or a typographical error for a different entity. Without verifiable historical data or documentation, no contribution to the field of computing or video games can be attributed to this name.	2	-	-
Hegener + Glaser	-	-	-	2	2	-
Printronix	-	-	-	2	1	1
MGI Software	-	-	Video and imaging software company	2	-	1
Pfizer	-	-	-	2	-	2
Interdyne	-	-	-	2	-	1
Loral	-	-	-	2	2	-
iOTA Software	United Kingdom	-	-	2	-	1
Sealevel	-	-	-	2	1	1
Cognos	-	-	-	2	2	-
LNW Research	-	-	-	2	1	-
Keynote	-	-	-	2	1	-
Zaxon	-	-	-	2	2	-
Case Communications	-	-	-	2	2	-
ETSF	-	-	-	2	2	-
CMP	-	-	-	2	1	-
Smithsonian Institution	-	-	-	2	1	1
Peachtree Software	United States	1979	Peachtree Software created Peachtree Accounting, one of the first widely adopted accounting packages for DOS and later Windows PCs.	2	2	-
Chestnut	-	-	-	2	1	1
Atari Classics	-	-	-	2	2	-
BIOTEQ	-	-	-	2	2	-
Primaris	-	-	Primaris manufactured computer peripherals, notably high‑resolution monitors and printer interfaces for business PCs in the 1990s.	2	1	1
Archtek	-	-	-	2	1	-
Knowledge Revolution	-	-	-	2	1	-
Hexaglot	Germany	-	-	2	-	1
Compudata	Netherlands	-	-	2	2	-
Super 5	USA	-	The 'Super 5' refers to a specific, highly specialized hardware modification and enthusiast-driven enhancement for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Rather than a standalone brand, it represents a niche era of retro-computing and console modding where users sought to push the limitations of 8-bit hardware. These modifications often involved advanced signal processing or specialized cartridges designed to optimize performance and compatibility. In the realm of retro gaming history, the Super 5 concept highlights the ingenuity of the early homebrew and modding communities. It serves as a testament to the longevity of the NES ecosystem, where enthusiasts utilized hardware-level tweaks to breathe new life into classic systems, ensuring that vintage hardware could meet the demands of more complex, modern-era homebrew software and high-fidelity emulation.	2	1	-
Innovision	-	-	-	2	-	1
EMC	USA	1979	EMC Corporation, originally founded as Intelligent Data Corporation, became a global powerhouse in the data storage and information management industry. The company specialized in high-end storage area networks (SAN), enterprise-level storage systems, and data management software. Their innovations in block-level storage and massive-scale data architectures helped shape the infrastructure of the modern enterprise-level data center. In 2016, EMC underwent a massive structural change when it was acquired by Dell Inc., eventually becoming part of the Dell EMC brand. While it no longer exists as an independent entity, its legacy lives on through the advanced storage technologies and data management protocols that continue to underpin much of the world's enterprise computing infrastructure.	2	2	-
New Media	-	-	In the context of computing history, 'New Media' is not a specific hardware brand or company, but rather a seminal term used to describe the shift from traditional analog media to digital, interactive, and networked content. Emerging in the late 20th century, the term encapsulates the evolution of computing from static data processing to dynamic, multimedia-driven experiences. This era saw the rise of hypermedia, digital art, and the integration of video, audio, and text into a single, interconnected digital ecosystem. This transition fundamentally changed how humans interact with technology, moving from linear consumption to participatory-driven digital environments. It laid the groundwork for the modern internet, digital storytelling, and the convergence of various electronic-media formats that define our current technological landscape.	2	2	-
Sapona	-	-	-	2	2	-
Tamuraseisakusho	-	-	-	2	2	-
ELNA	-	-	-	2	1	-
Enrich	-	-	-	2	1	-
NMBS	-	-	-	2	2	-
VMETRO	-	-	-	2	1	1
NewQ	-	-	-	2	1	-
Vault	-	-	-	2	1	1
ViaGrafix	-	-	-	2	-	2
The Software Group	UK	1980	The Software Group (TSG) is a prominent British software house that emerged during the golden era of the 8-bit computing boom. Specializing in high-quality utility software and productivity tools, the company became a staple for users of platforms like the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC. They were particularly well-regarded for providing essential system enhancements and management tools that extended the capabilities of home computers. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, TSG contributed significantly to the microcomputing ecosystem by bridging the gap between professional-grade software and home enthusiasts. Their legacy remains a nostalgic touchstone for retro computing enthusiasts who remember the era of physical media and the vital role specialized software played in optimizing early personal computer hardware.	2	1	1
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