MSX 1 Standard
ID: MSX-1
RELEASED 1983
PRICE
DISCONTINUED 1985
UNITS SOLD 5 Million+
I/O PORTS
Cartridge x2Joystick x2
System Analysis
The standard defined by Microsoft and ASCII. Machines made by Sony, Toshiba, Yamaha, etc.
Processor
3.58 MHzZ80A
Standard.
Audio Subsystem
3 ChannelsAY-3-8910
PSG.
Memory
RAM8 KB - 64 KB
Expandable to 64 KB
Storage
VariableCartridge / Tape
Graphics Architecture
TMS9918
Palette: 15 Colors
- 256x192
Hardware Tricks
- ▹ Hardware Sprites
Did You Know?
- ? Very popular in Brazil and Japan.