I can get as many V9958 chips as needed from Japan.
However I have to buy at least 10 or 20.

Personally I only need 2, so is anybody interested in these chips ?

The V9958 chip, is the videochip used in MSX2+.
You can build it in an MSX2. Then you're able to use scr 10,11 & 12.
(You need to adapt the basic rom too of course)

Kris

I would like one too

If I find enought interest for 10 chips in total, we are saved

Kris.

How much would one chip cost?
I think (2 or) 3 of them would be enough for me

Yeah, I may be interested, but... how much cost the chips?

Depends on how many I have to order. The more the cheaper...
I think 1 chip is normally 2000 yen (about 15 euro).
(keep in mind that they also need to be shipped from Japan, but that shouldn't be expensive because of the low weight)

Kris.

I 'm interested to, long time ago,i buy one, and i pay'd much more (f135).
How ever, i need somebody to buld in.

Where do you live ?
There are excellent docs available on how to place it in an MSX2 on the web...

Well I think it was 2000 yen a piece. Unless I misunderstood. I sent an email to the person for confirmation. I'll let you know here.

Anyway, if I'm correct all together we need 4 chips now ?
But I need to order at least 10, or the deal will not work

If I find enough people interested, I could make a little HOWTO website about installing a V9958 (I will make a photoshoot of me installing one then ...

I live in the near of Hoogeveen.
My email =Hkoekoek@alwaysaccess.nl

Heh, I got two of them already . A similar purchase was done a few years ago. I let Bas from MCWF replace the v9938 with a socket, and he did it very well (the way he did it, it is still compatible with a v9938) (I haven't seen the method described anywhere, I guess I'll have to take a look how it's done once and then publish it) and it wasn't too expensive I believe. Then I could just plug in my v9958 and all worked like a charm.

~Grauw

i could be very interested in two of the device - just in case i blow one up

Is PayPal a valid pay option ?

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Heh, I got two of them already . A similar purchase was done a few years ago. I let Bas from MCWF replace the v9938 with a socket, and he did it very well (the way he did it, it is still compatible with a v9938) (I haven't seen the method described anywhere, I guess I'll have to take a look how it's done once and then publish it) and it wasn't too expensive I believe. Then I could just plug in my v9958 and all worked like a charm. ~Grauw

Off course
Inserting a socket in stead of directly soldering the V9958 is an identical amount of work. I was also thinking of doing it that way.

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i could be very interested in two of the device - just in case i blow one up Is PayPal a valid pay option ?

Yes, paypal would be even recommended, that would be the payment ooption I use for ordering them
Okay, so that's 6 chips already. 4 more to go

K

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Heh, I got two of them already . A similar purchase was done a few years ago. I let Bas from MCWF replace the v9938 with a socket, and he did it very well (the way he did it, it is still compatible with a v9938) (I haven't seen the method described anywhere, I guess I'll have to take a look how it's done once and then publish it) and it wasn't too expensive I believe. Then I could just plug in my v9958 and all worked like a charm. ~Grauw

Anyway... no chance that you're selling 1 or both ?
I really need such a chip, but it will not be financially possible for me if I don't find enough interest for at least 10 chips

Thank you.

If the price is around 15 euro, you can count me in for 2 chips.

(That make 8 chips, only 2 to go).

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If the price is around 15 euro, you can count me in for 2 chips. (That make 8 chips, only 2 to go).

Great
Still no reply from my Japanese contact to confirm the price thou...
Hope he answers soon

K