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A Sony HitBit HB-10P MSX computer.

History

Launch

The 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

Over 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

MSX1 spec

MSX1 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]

References

  1. ↑ Loguidice, Bill (14 April 2017). "The bright life of the MSX, Japan's underdog PC". https://www.pcgamer.com/the-bright-life-of-the-msx-japans-underdog-pc/.
  2. ↑ "MSX History: The Platform Microsoft Forgot" (in en). https://tedium.co/2019/01/29/microsoft-msx-history/.
  3. ↑ "10 Most Popular Computers in History" (in en). 25 September 2012. https://computer.howstuffworks.com/10-most-popular-computers-in-history.htm#pt3.
  4. ↑ "MSX IN SPAAAACCCEE". https://msx.gnu-linux.net/msx-in-space/.
  5. ↑ "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". https://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=790.
  6. 1 2 "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". https://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=90.

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