History of video games/Platforms/Zemmix

History edit

 
The former Daewoo headquarters building in Seoul, South Korea. The building is now known as Seoul Square.

The Daewoo Zemmix was a line of console versions of the MSX computer platform released in South Korea from 1985 to 1991.[1][2]

Launch edit

The MSX Daewoo Zemmix CPC-50 was released in Korea on December 10th of 1985.[3]

The MSX Daewoo Zemmix V CPC-51 was released in Korea in December of 1987.[3]

The MSX2 Daewoo Zemmix Super V CPC-61 was released in Korea in 1990.[3]

The MSX2+ Daewoo Zemmix Turbo CPG-120 was released in Korea in October of 1991.[3]

Legacy edit

A fanmade and unofficial Zemmix Neo was launched in 2013.[4]

Technology edit

An add on was made to allow Famicom games to be played on the Zemmix.[5]

Notable games edit

Zemmix game compatibility depends on the particular MSX standard used by a given Zemmix console.

External Resources edit

References edit

  1. "Home Page". Video Game Console Library. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  2. "Daewoo Zemmix - Ultimate Console Database". ultimateconsoledatabase.com. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  3. a b c d "Hardcore Gaming 101: A History of Korean Gaming". www.hardcoregaming101.net. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  4. "Diehard Fans in Korea Made Their Own MSX Console. It's Pretty". Kotaku. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  5. H, Jimmy (31 March 2015). "Obscure Video Game Systems: The Daewoo Zemmix". Obscure Video Game Systems. Retrieved 13 November 2020.