Sega AI Computer[1] Sega AI Computer |
| Developer | Sega |
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| Manufacturer | Sega |
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| Release date | 1986 (1986) |
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| Discontinued | 1989 |
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| Operating system | Sega Prolog |
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| CPU | 16-bit NEC V20 @ 5 MHz |
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| Memory | 128 KB |
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| Storage | Sega Card |
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| Display | 256x212, 16 colours |
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| Graphics | V9938 |
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| Sound | SN76489 |
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| Controller input | Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons. |
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The Sega AI Computer (AIセガコンピュータ) is a home computer launched by Sega in 1986. It was released in Japan only, with plans to be released in North America under the name Sega DI 8300.[2] Its purpose was to be used in schools, and thus featured only edutainment software. The computer used a large rectangular touchpad that was customizable via custom overlays bundled with most of its programs.[3]
Technical specifications
- CPU: 16-bit NEC V20 at 5 MHz
- ROM: 512 KB total (as actually found in system)
- 2x64 KB system ROM ("Operating System, Prolog")
- 1x128 KB character ROM
- 2x128 KB speech ROM
- RAM: 128 KB
- Software on Sega My Cards (128 KB to 256 KB).
- Software on audio cassettes.
- Video : Yamaha V9938 (Resolution 256x212) with 64 KB VRAM.
- Sound: SN76489 PSG
- Inputs: Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons.
- Inputs: Microphone input.
- Inputs/Outputs: a RS232 Centronics port
- Cassette drive : 9.6 kb/s.
- Optional keyboard peripheral.
- Optional Sound Box peripheral with a YM2151 FM chip.
Emulation
It was emulated in 2024 by the M.E.S.S. emulator.
Software
There are 22 known releases.[4]
References
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