Microsoft MSX2

MSX2 is a home computer standard marketed from 1985 as an improvement of the MSX model. High-end models incorporate video digitizers or MIDI equipment. Numerous applications are born that take advantage of these themes: from the... See more

Release date
January 1, 1985
Media
Cassette tape, Cartridge, Floppy disk
Max Controllers

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Notes

MSX2 is a home computer standard marketed from 1985 as an improvement of the MSX model. High-end models incorporate video digitizers or MIDI equipment. Numerous applications are born that take advantage of these themes: from the typical office packages to applications for dentists and even an Aerobics course. In another sense, they are standing up to the new generation of consoles (a French distributor even sold a console that was an MSX2 without a keyboard). <br /> <br />Among the most important companies producing MSX2 computers were Sony, Sanyo, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, National, Philips, Talent, Telematica, Toshiba, Yamaha and Daewoo.

Cpu

Zilog Z80A

Memory

64 KB minimum, 128 KB common, 512 KB some

Graphics

Yamaha V9938

Sound

Yamaha YM2149

Display

512×212 and 256×212 plus text mode 80×24

Manufacturer

Various

Developers

Microsoft

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