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| − | The '''PC-8801 | + | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the first revision of the [[PC-8801]] released in 1983. |
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
| − | + | Unlike previous "mkII" machines, the [[PC-8001 mkII]] and [[PC-6001 mkII]], the PC-8801 mkII is much the same as the original computer, just with a different physical space-saving design and some improved sound capabilities. The processor and RAM configuration is a match for the PC-8801, and thus all PC-8801 software will work on a mkII, however games optimised for the mkII's new sound hardware will either be silent or fall back to the standard beeper if played on an original unit. | |
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| + | Unlike the original PC-8801 where any floppy disk drives had to be connected externally, the mkII case has space for two internal 5¼-inch drives, and was sold in three configurations; the model 10 (no drives), model 20 (one double-density drive) and model 30 (two double density drives). It is also designed so that it can be used used both vertically and horizontaly. | ||
===Technical Specifications=== | ===Technical Specifications=== | ||
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* Resolutions: (N mode / V1 mode) | * Resolutions: (N mode / V1 mode) | ||
* Memory: 40+8+24 = 72 KB ROM, 64+48 = 112 KB RAM | * Memory: 40+8+24 = 72 KB ROM, 64+48 = 112 KB RAM | ||
| − | * Sound: beep | + | * Sound: beep, SSG (through beeper) <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC-8800_series#Hardware PC-8800 series] (Wikipedia)</ref> |
== Software == | == Software == | ||
| − | * Operating system: | + | * Operating system: NEC PowerMOS (USA only, model 20U), Digital RT-11 (USA and Europe only, model 30U and 30E) |
| − | * | + | * BASIC: NEC N-88 Basic |
| − | ==List of games== | + | ===List of games=== |
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| + | ==Promotional material== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | PC8801mkII JP Flyer.pdf | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The PC-8801 mkII is the first revision of the PC-8801 released in 1983.
Contents
Hardware
Unlike previous "mkII" machines, the PC-8001 mkII and PC-6001 mkII, the PC-8801 mkII is much the same as the original computer, just with a different physical space-saving design and some improved sound capabilities. The processor and RAM configuration is a match for the PC-8801, and thus all PC-8801 software will work on a mkII, however games optimised for the mkII's new sound hardware will either be silent or fall back to the standard beeper if played on an original unit.
Unlike the original PC-8801 where any floppy disk drives had to be connected externally, the mkII case has space for two internal 5¼-inch drives, and was sold in three configurations; the model 10 (no drives), model 20 (one double-density drive) and model 30 (two double density drives). It is also designed so that it can be used used both vertically and horizontaly.
Technical Specifications
- CPU: NEC PD780C-1 (Z80A-compatible)
- Resolutions: (N mode / V1 mode)
- Memory: 40+8+24 = 72 KB ROM, 64+48 = 112 KB RAM
- Sound: beep, SSG (through beeper) [1]
Software
- Operating system: NEC PowerMOS (USA only, model 20U), Digital RT-11 (USA and Europe only, model 30U and 30E)
- BASIC: NEC N-88 Basic
List of games
Promotional material
References
- ↑ PC-8800 series (Wikipedia)
| PC-8800 series hardware |
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| PC-8801 (1981) | PC-8801 mkII (1983) | PC-8801 mkII SR (TR | FR | MR | FH | MH | FA | MA | FE | MA2 | FE2 | MC) (1985-1989) | PC-88 VA (VA2 | VA3) (1987-1988) |
| stuff |
| haven't worked it all out yet |