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| − | The '''PC-9801 U''' | + | The '''PC-9801 U''' is a computer released as part of the [[PC-9800 series]]. |
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
| − | The PC-9801 U was envisoned as a cost-reduced space saving model in the PC-9800 range, and the first to ship with a faster [[V30]] processor. It was announced and released at the same time as the high-spec [[PC-98XA]]. | + | The PC-9801 U was envisoned as a cost-reduced space saving model in the PC-9800 range, and the first to ship with a faster [[V30]] ([[µPD70116]]) processor. It was announced and released at the same time as the high-spec [[PC-98XA]]. |
This time 3½-inch double density floppy disk drives were included as standard, though the choice to move to this format specifically for this computer means older [[PC-9801]] and [[PC-9801 F]] software cannot be run on the machine without purchasing more external floppy disk drives. Software written to take advantage of the [[PC-9801 M]] will also not work with the default PC-9801 U configuration, this time because the U has less RAM than the M. | This time 3½-inch double density floppy disk drives were included as standard, though the choice to move to this format specifically for this computer means older [[PC-9801]] and [[PC-9801 F]] software cannot be run on the machine without purchasing more external floppy disk drives. Software written to take advantage of the [[PC-9801 M]] will also not work with the default PC-9801 U configuration, this time because the U has less RAM than the M. | ||
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| + | The PC-9801 U is the first model to feature the V30 processor, the optional [[GRCG]] graphics chip and a 16-color display through the [[PC-9801 U-02]] board. | ||
Strictly speaking, while the computer calls itself a PC-9801 U, it was only made a available in a "PC-9801 U2" configuration, with the two floppy drives. | Strictly speaking, while the computer calls itself a PC-9801 U, it was only made a available in a "PC-9801 U2" configuration, with the two floppy drives. | ||
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===Technical specifications=== | ===Technical specifications=== | ||
| + | *'''CPU:''' [[µPD70116]] clocked at 8MHz | ||
| + | *'''Graphics:''' 2x [[µPD7220]] clocked at 2.5MHz | ||
| + | *'''RAM:''' 128KB | ||
| + | *'''VRAM:''' | ||
| + | **'''Text:''' 12KB | ||
| + | **'''Graphic:''' 96KB | ||
| + | *'''Sound:''' Internal "beeper" | ||
| + | *'''Expansion Slots''': 2 slots | ||
==List of games== | ==List of games== | ||
{{BulletPointGameList|PC98U}} | {{BulletPointGameList|PC98U}} | ||
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| + | ==Promotional material== | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | PC9801U JP Flyer.pdf|JP flyer | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The PC-9801 U is a computer released as part of the PC-9800 series.
Contents
Hardware
The PC-9801 U was envisoned as a cost-reduced space saving model in the PC-9800 range, and the first to ship with a faster V30 (µPD70116) processor. It was announced and released at the same time as the high-spec PC-98XA.
This time 3½-inch double density floppy disk drives were included as standard, though the choice to move to this format specifically for this computer means older PC-9801 and PC-9801 F software cannot be run on the machine without purchasing more external floppy disk drives. Software written to take advantage of the PC-9801 M will also not work with the default PC-9801 U configuration, this time because the U has less RAM than the M.
The PC-9801 U is the first model to feature the V30 processor, the optional GRCG graphics chip and a 16-color display through the PC-9801 U-02 board.
Strictly speaking, while the computer calls itself a PC-9801 U, it was only made a available in a "PC-9801 U2" configuration, with the two floppy drives.
NEC's decision to split the market once more meant that although the PC-9801 U has its own set of software, it was not a popular machine. Some mistakes would be rectified with the launch of the PC-9801 UV one year later.
Technical specifications
- CPU: µPD70116 clocked at 8MHz
- Graphics: 2x µPD7220 clocked at 2.5MHz
- RAM: 128KB
- VRAM:
- Text: 12KB
- Graphic: 96KB
- Sound: Internal "beeper"
- Expansion Slots: 2 slots
List of games
- Aggres
- Asteka
- Astrogator
- Castle Excellent
- The Cockpit
- D'
- Daisenryaku Power Up Set
- Dennou Shogi
- Flight in Hawaii
- Galaga
- Gandhara: Buddha no Seisen
- Gendai Daisenryaku
- The Knight of Wonder Land
- Lode Runner
- Märchen Veil I
- Märchen Veil II
- Nobunaga no Yabou: Zenkoku Ban
- Professional Mahjong
- Relics
- Romancia
- Seilane
- Shadow Hunter
- Shin Best Nine Pro Yakyuu
- Sorcerian
- Sorcerian Tsuika Scenario Vol. 1
- Sorcerian Tsuika Scenario Vol. 2: Sengoku Sorcerian
- Sorcerian Tsuika Scenario Vol. 3: Pyramid Sorcerian
- Sorcerian Tsuika Shin Scenario: Uchuu Kara no Houmonsha
- Tetris
- Transylvania II
- Trivia Q
- Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds
- Wizardry IV: The Return of Werdna
- Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord!
- World Golf II
- Xanadu
- Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished The Final Chapter
Promotional material
JP flyer
References
| PC-9800 series hardware |
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| PC-9801 (1982) | PC-9801 F (E) (1983) | M (1984) V30 Computers: U | VF | VM | UV | CV (1985-1988) |
| stuff |
| Okay so I have no idea how best to do this |