Ben Versteeg, visionary founder of ByteDelight and a leading innovator in the ZX Spectrum community, has passed away.
Versteeg's dedication to preserving and enhancing the legacy of Sinclair's famed home computer earned him admiration from enthusiasts worldwide.
Through ByteDelight, his popular web store, Versteeg delivered groundbreaking hardware upgrades and modifications for the ZX Spectrum, establishing himself as an essential figure in the vintage computing landscape. ByteDelight became renowned for its line of ZX Spectrum enhancements, most notably the DivMMC EnJOY! flash cartridge and the ZX-HD HDMI modification, both of which brought new life and modern convenience to the classic Sinclair platform.
Under Versteeg's leadership, the web shop facilitated access to quality upgrades and trusted repairs for retro computing aficionados, while also fostering an active and supportive community. A message recently posted on the ByteDelight homepage confirmed Versteeg's passing: "We are deeply saddened to announce that ByteDelight founder Ben has passed away.
His family is currently managing his affairs, so our webshop is temporarily closed to new orders.
Outstanding orders will be addressed as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding and patience in these difficult times.
Ben held immense gratitude for the vibrant ZX Spectrum community of enthusiasts and tinkerers.
Thank you for your support over the years." Beyond his hardware innovations, Versteeg was known for sharing his technical expertise through YouTube videos, offering insights into his projects and encouraging others to keep the ZX Spectrum spirit alive.
His commitment to craftsmanship and community engagement solidified his reputation as not just a skilled modder, but a true ambassador for retro computing. As the ZX Spectrum community reflects on Ben Versteeg’s achievements, his impact on ByteDelight and the broader landscape of vintage computing is indelible.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult period.
His work continues to inspire collectors, modders, and vintage tech enthusiasts, ensuring his legacy endures within the world he helped to sustain.
Versteeg's dedication to preserving and enhancing the legacy of Sinclair's famed home computer earned him admiration from enthusiasts worldwide.
Through ByteDelight, his popular web store, Versteeg delivered groundbreaking hardware upgrades and modifications for the ZX Spectrum, establishing himself as an essential figure in the vintage computing landscape. ByteDelight became renowned for its line of ZX Spectrum enhancements, most notably the DivMMC EnJOY! flash cartridge and the ZX-HD HDMI modification, both of which brought new life and modern convenience to the classic Sinclair platform.
Under Versteeg's leadership, the web shop facilitated access to quality upgrades and trusted repairs for retro computing aficionados, while also fostering an active and supportive community. A message recently posted on the ByteDelight homepage confirmed Versteeg's passing: "We are deeply saddened to announce that ByteDelight founder Ben has passed away.
His family is currently managing his affairs, so our webshop is temporarily closed to new orders.
Outstanding orders will be addressed as soon as possible, and we appreciate your understanding and patience in these difficult times.
Ben held immense gratitude for the vibrant ZX Spectrum community of enthusiasts and tinkerers.
Thank you for your support over the years." Beyond his hardware innovations, Versteeg was known for sharing his technical expertise through YouTube videos, offering insights into his projects and encouraging others to keep the ZX Spectrum spirit alive.
His commitment to craftsmanship and community engagement solidified his reputation as not just a skilled modder, but a true ambassador for retro computing. As the ZX Spectrum community reflects on Ben Versteeg’s achievements, his impact on ByteDelight and the broader landscape of vintage computing is indelible.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult period.
His work continues to inspire collectors, modders, and vintage tech enthusiasts, ensuring his legacy endures within the world he helped to sustain.
