An MSX Core Has Just Been Released For The Analogue Pocket | Time Extension (www.timeextension.com)
from ktec@lemmy.zip to retrogaming@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2024 11:56
https://lemmy.zip/post/26451808

An FPGA developer Boogermann has recently released an MSX core for the Analogue Pocket.

• MSX Background: Developed in 1983 as part of a joint venture between ASCII Corporation and Microsoft, the MSX initiative aimed to create a standardized home computer architecture. However, it gained little traction in North America despite moderate success in Japan and Europe.
• Analogue Pocket: Known for its FPGA-based power and compact size, the Analogue Pocket supports various classic and retro systems through custom cores.

Boogermann’s MSX core currently supports MSX 1 cartridge ROM files, with plans to implement floppy disk and cassette support in the future. Future updates may add an on-screen keyboard, enhancing the user experience significantly.

The release of this core marks a revival for the MSX system, which has seen renewed interest from enthusiasts in recent years thanks to projects like Kazuhiko Nishi’s work on the ‘1ChipMSX3’.

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Would you be interested in using this core? Do you think software emulation is good enough for MSX?

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