thumb|Lenslok prism and audio cassette
Lenslok is a copy protection mechanism found in some computer games and other software on the Atari 8-bit computers, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Sinclair QL, MSX and Amstrad CPC. It was created by John Frost, an inventor and electronics consultant, and marketed by ASAP Developments, a subsidiary of J Rothschild Holdings. The first game to use it was Elite for the ZX Spectrum.
Overview
Lenslok was released in 1985 as a plastic lens in a foldaway frame.
- Elite, released by Firebird
- The Advanced Music System, released by Firebird
- Fighter Pilot, released by Digital Integration
- Graphic Adventure Creator, released by Incentive Software
- Jewels of Darkness, released by Rainbird
- Moon Cresta, released by Incentive Software
- OCP Art Studio, released by Rainbird
- Supercharge, released by Digital Precision
- Tomahawk, released by Digital Integration
See also
- Product key
References
External links
- Lenslok Instruction Sheet (PDF file)
- Bird Sanctuary - Lenslok Article containing further details on Lenslok, with photographs.
- LensKey A Lenslok emulator allowing access to emulated versions of the games.