MSX 2
ID: MSX-2
RELEASED 1985
PRICE
DISCONTINUED 1988
UNITS SOLD Unknown
I/O PORTS
Cartridge x2
System Analysis
The serious upgrade. V9938 video chip allowed bitmapped graphics.
Processor
3.58 MHzZ80A
Same.
Audio Subsystem
3 ChannelsAY-3-8910
Often augmented by FM-PAC.
Memory
RAM64 KB - 128 KB
Expandable to 256 KB
Storage
720 KB3.5" Floppy
Graphics Architecture
Yamaha V9938
Palette: 512 Colors
- 512x212 (Interlaced)
Hardware Tricks
- ▹ Vertical Scroll
Did You Know?
- ? Metal Gear 1 and 2 were MSX2 exclusives.