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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 MHz
Z80A

Same.

Audio Subsystem

3 Channels
AY-3-8910

Often augmented by FM-PAC.

Memory

RAM
64 KB - 128 KB

Expandable to 256 KB

Storage

720 KB
3.5" 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.