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I find frustrating that this type of product (like the MSX VR some years ago), don't specify clearly what are they selling. Is it an ARM SoC? Does it have a Z80
by reidrac 2y ago
I find frustrating that this type of product (like the MSX VR some years ago), don't specify clearly what are they selling. Is it an ARM SoC? Does it have a Z80? Is it implemented with a FPGA?
Yes, it says "OneChipMSX" https://www.msx.org/wiki/1chipMS https://www.msx.org/wiki/1chipMS but IMHO it could be clearer.
If you go to http://www.8086cpu.com/MSX/103.html http://www.8086cpu.com/MSX/103.html there's more information, but it definitely puts me off when considering one of these devices.
- anonzzzies 2y agoMSX peeps know what onechipmsx is and who would buy this if not a fan of that ancient machine?
- reidrac 2y agoIt seems based on OneChipMSX, that is from 2006. Just with that I wouldn't really know what I'm buying.
- rbanffy 2y agoI'd assume it's an FPGA, as per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1chipMSX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1chipMSX Unless the FPGA is very limited, at least MSX2+ compatibility should be available. I would not be surprised if it could do Turbo R as well. BTW, I wonder if there are easily available notebook shells for sensible prices that could fit a small ARM board and a reasonable screen. An RPi 5 or some of its competitors can power a lot of interesting emulators, not only for games, but for historical research and preservation.
- anonzzzies 2y agoI have indeed been looking at that and there are nice 3d printable ones and, which is easier but less customizable, very cheap old laptops.
- rbanffy 2y agoI would expect injection molded ones to be available. There are lots of small laptop manufacturers and integrators that would procure these parts.