Inside MSX1: The Z80, TMS9918 and AY Sound Chip

Inside MSX1: The Z80, TMS9918 and AY Sound Chip Inside MSX1: The Z80, TMS9918 and AY Sound Chip

The early to mid-1980s marked a dynamic era for home computing, characterized by a fragmented market of diverse machines. In response, Microsoft and ASCII Corporation spearheaded the development of the MSX standard, first launched in 1983. MSX, often understood as "Machines with Software eXchangeability," aimed to unify the home computer market, particularly in Japan