Difference between revisions of "PC-9801 VF"
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The '''PC-9801 VF''' | The '''PC-9801 VF''' | ||
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| + | The PC-9801 VF is the logical successor to the [[PC-9801 F]], and was released at the same time as the [[PC-9801 VM]] (successor to the [[PC-9801 M]]). Both machines introduced the [[GRCG]] (GRaphic CharGer) chipset as standard, so from a gaming perspective, stand as the second generation of PC-9800 machines. | ||
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| + | The VF differs from the VM by keeping the [[V30]] processor clock speed at 8MHz (vs. 10MHz), and only including 256KB of RAM (vs. 384KB). Also, like the F, it only contains double-density 5¼-inch floppy drives, whereas the VM's drives are compatible with both double and high density disks. Through the use of expansions, the VF could be upgraded to match some of the VM's specifications, however. | ||
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| + | The PC-9801 VF was only made available in a "VF2" configuration with two floppy drives. | ||
| − | + | Sales of the PC-9801 VF were eclipsed by those of the PC-9801 VM, which became the de facto standard for PC-9800 machines going forward. Very few games were written with the VF in mind. | |
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The PC-9801 VF
Contents
Hardware
The PC-9801 VF is the logical successor to the PC-9801 F, and was released at the same time as the PC-9801 VM (successor to the PC-9801 M). Both machines introduced the GRCG (GRaphic CharGer) chipset as standard, so from a gaming perspective, stand as the second generation of PC-9800 machines.
The VF differs from the VM by keeping the V30 processor clock speed at 8MHz (vs. 10MHz), and only including 256KB of RAM (vs. 384KB). Also, like the F, it only contains double-density 5¼-inch floppy drives, whereas the VM's drives are compatible with both double and high density disks. Through the use of expansions, the VF could be upgraded to match some of the VM's specifications, however.
The PC-9801 VF was only made available in a "VF2" configuration with two floppy drives.
Sales of the PC-9801 VF were eclipsed by those of the PC-9801 VM, which became the de facto standard for PC-9800 machines going forward. Very few games were written with the VF in mind.
Technical specifications
List of games
Promotional material
VF2 JP flyer
References
| PC-9800 series hardware |
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| PC-9800 series Desktop hardware |
| PC-9801 (1982) | PC-9801 F (E) (1983) | M (1984) V30 Computers: U | VF | VM (21) | UV (21) | CV (1985-1988) |
| PC-9800 series Laptop hardware |
| V30 Computers: PC-9801 LV (1988) 286 Computers: PC-9801 LX (1989) |
| PC-9800 series Notebook hardware |
| V30 Computers: PC-9801 N (1989)) V30HL(286) Computers: PC-9801 NV (1990-1991) | PC-9801 NL/(R)(A) (1992-1994) |
| PC-9800 series Workstation hardware |
| 286 Computers: PC-98XA (1985) | PC-98XL (1986) 386 Computers: PC-98XL² (1987) | PC-98RL (1990) |
| PC-9800 series Peripherals |
| Not sure how to organize this one |
| stuff |
| Okay so I have no idea how best to do this |