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History of video games/Platforms/MSX

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History[edit | edit source]

Launch[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

MSX1 spec[edit | edit source]

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]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Loguidice, Bill (14 April 2017). "The bright life of the MSX, Japan's underdog PC". PC Gamer. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  2. "MSX History: The Platform Microsoft Forgot". Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  3. "10 Most Popular Computers in History". HowStuffWorks. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  4. "MSX IN SPAAAACCCEE". msx.gnu-linux.net. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  5. "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  6. a b "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 28 November 2020.