Noob to MSX, Which System should i get? (MSX, MSX2/Brand Etc..)

Also you can get an 8235 where the disk drive has been replaced by a double sided one, Bas sells them probably. So if you have a particular fondness for the model, it’s a nice machine . Also with a MegaFlashROM SCC+ SD, maybe you won’t need to use the disk drive so much. When I was in high school I had an 8235, later I got an 8245. There’s many nice Japanese models too though, I’ve got an expensive turboR GT now but there’s several Panasonic, Yamaha, Sony and Sanyo models that I like too…

Not really much difference in general on the most important features that matter for playing games. Japanese machines generally had less RAM but 64K is usually enough for Japanese titles and it can always be extended (e.g. with the MegaFlashROM’s 512K RAM option). Because the European MSX2 machines typically had 128K, late European titles sometimes use more than 64K.

Of course there are differences per machine because the manufacturers tried to distinguish themselves in one way or another, but in the end they’re all MSX standard computers so the base capabilities are the same. E.g. some have superimposing/digitising functions, others have two disk drives, some have a turbo mode (not used by most software though), some have Basic-kun built in, some have a MSX-Music sound chip, some MIDI, some even have modems or printers built-in.

So making a choice is mostly about what is available at what cost, and whether you like the looks of the machine and whether you have any interest in a particular extra feature.

(That list is a nice start btw but not complete, e.g. the Yamaha CX7M is missing which I’m personally quite fond of -I have the CX5MII which is its MSX1 predecessor-, though it’s not so easy to find I think.)

Thanks for the info! i forgot already, Does a MSX2+ work with MSX and MSX2 stuff?

sweet! i was looking at this MSX http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSX-Sony-HB-10-Console-LODE-RUNNER-J... Sadly so far this is the cheapest computer i have found so far, and i only say sadly because you all keep recommending a MSX2. i was not digging sonys design with other computers but i actually kinda like the look of this one!

Thanks @Grauw ! i would have to consult my father with buying from people out of ebay.