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}}'''MSX''' is a [[wikipedia:Zilog_Z80|Z80]]-based family of home computers, designed by Microsoft in cooperation with ASCII Corporation, which appeared in 1983. They were popular in Asian, South American and European countries as well as the former [[wikipedia:Soviet_Union|Soviet Union]], but they are virtually unknown in USANorth America.

The games MSX software came either as cassettes or on a variety of media, including cassette tapes, 3.5" floppy disks, but only the former is ROM cartridges, and even LaserDiscs. Only ROM cartridges are preserved on the No-Intro set for now. You'll also need an extensive BIOS ROM pack, though RAif you's bluemsx re using the blueMSX core in RetroArch, you'll only requires need fourof them. There are game manager tools to help with configuring which BIOS and games come with which feature. The Japanese Wii [[Virtual Console ]] also included basic MSX-2 emulation. ==Generations== The MSX standard evolved in several steps, which are reflected in greater or lesser support by emulators: * ''the MSX 1'' is the original 1983 machine, with a 3.58Mhz Z80, an AY 3-8910 sound chip, and a TMS video processor — it offers resolutions up to 256x192 with attribute-based colours, single-colour sprites and no hardware scrolling. This machine primarily differs from contemporaries such as the ColecoVision and Sega SC-3000 only in its sound chip;* ''the MSX 2'' is a 1985 revision that significantly upgrades the video processor; the maximum resolution is now 512x212, sprites are up to 16 colour, hardware vertical scrolling is available, more normative bitmap and non-attribute-based tile colour modes are offered, and primitive graphics acceleration is available — the video processor can independently perform tasks such as drawing lines and filling rectangles. Unlike the TMS chip in the MSX 1, no other machines use this video processor, so MSX 2 emulation is attempted less often than MSX 1 emulation;* ''the MSX 2+'' is a minor revision from 1988 that adds hardware support for horizontal scrolling and a few extra colour modes; some 2+ models offer an optional modest speed improvement to the Z80 to 5.37Mhz;* ''the TurboR'' from 1990 offers the R800 processor as an alternative to the Z80, which is an offspring of the Z800, offering Z80 backwards compatibility with significantly increased throughput. Commercial software overwhelmingly targets the MSX 1 or MSX 2 standards, with some able to benefit from the improved horizontal scrolling of the MSX 2+. Neither the 2+ nor the TurboR sold in substantial volumes, and a proposed MSX 3 standard never reached consumers. ==Specific Machines=={{Main|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSX#Manufacturers Manufacturers list}} (Wikipedia) MSX machines were manufactured by a wide range of companies including Pioneer, Panasonic, Sharp, Sony, Sanyo, Philips and LG Goldstar. Some of the notable machines include: * the '''Pioneer Palcom PX-7''', an MSX1 computer aimed at the Japanese market. It was meant for attaching to a [[LaserDisc]] player, and as such has Superimpose capabilities (putting pictures and texts above the Laser Disc image). The PSG sound is stereo, contrary to almost all MSX machines. Pioneer also sold the '''ER-101''' interface (Laser Vision) unit which made it possible for all MSX computers to have the same functionalities as the Palcom PX-7;* Panasonic's '''FS-A1''' (1986), '''FS-A1mkII''' (W/ added keypad) and its Italian counterpart, the '''Toshiba FS-TM1''' were based on the MSX2 standard; and* Panasonic's '''FS-A1FX''' (1988) and '''FS-A1WX''' (W/ added MSX-MUSIC & a Japanese Word processor) are MSX 2+ derived hardware; the '''FS-A1WSX''' (1989) was the last MSX 2+ computer.

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====PC====;[[openMSX]]:In recent years, it surpassed blueMSX in terms of accuracy and hardware support. It's also the only MSX emulator that supports Palcom LaserDisc games. ;[[blueMSX]]:An inactive open source project that's with cycle accurate with accuracy and, thus, very high compatibility. It is also available as a libretro core. ;[[openMSX]]WebMSX:Another open source project An HTML5 emulator written in active developmentJavaScript by Paulo Peccin (ppeccin).<ref>https://www.msx. In recent yearsorg/news/en/new-webmsx-emulator</ref> It can be installed as a web app on iOS/Android/Desktop, it and run offline. It has surpassed blueMSX in terms of accuracy customizable touch controls and a virtual keyboard for mobile usage, and the quantity netplay support for multiplayer games. A more extensive list of emulated hardwarefeatures can be found at its GitHub page.

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