History of video games/Platforms/MSX
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A Sony HitBit HB-10P MSX computer.
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History
editLaunch
editThe MSX computer standard was announced in 1983 to promote compatibility between computers.[1] The MSX standard was regionally popular in Japan and also in Brazil.[2]
Legacy
editOver five million MSX computers were sold.[3]
A Sony HB-G900 MSX2 computer and HBI-G900 videotizer was used on the MIR space station.[4][5]
Technology
editMSX1 spec
editMSX1 computers use 8-bit Z80A processors clocked at 3.58 megahertz.[6] Permitted video coprocessors include the TMS 9918/A, TMS 9928/A, or TMS 9929/A.[6]
Gallery
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Daewoo CPC-300E -
Dragon MSX 64 -
Sharp HotBit MSX -
Panasonic FS-A1 MSX2 -
Panasonic FS-A1WSX MSX2+ -
The MIR Space Station Core Module, with a Sony MSX2 visible on the left.
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References
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- ↑ Loguidice, Bill (14 April 2017). "The bright life of the MSX, Japan's underdog PC". PC Gamer. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "MSX History: The Platform Microsoft Forgot". Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "10 Most Popular Computers in History". HowStuffWorks. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ "MSX IN SPAAAACCCEE". msx.gnu-linux.net. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ↑ "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ↑ a b "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 28 November 2020.