Sanyo MPC-1
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Description
Contrary to what its name may suggest, the Sanyo MPC-1, a.k.a Wavy1, was not the first MSX computer released by Sanyo. It looks very similar to the MPC-2, but has less RAM. This rare machine was available only in red and aimed at the Japanese market. The power supply is internal.
| Brand | Sanyo |
| Model | MPC-1 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | |
| RAM | 16kB (? in slot 0) |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges |
| Video | Toshiba T6950 |
| Audio | PSG (AY-3-8910) |
| Chipset | Toshiba T7775 |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JP50on |
| Extras | Reset button |
| Emulation | ROM dump needed. See this thread for details |
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Specifications
The MPC-1 is a MSX1 with a MSX-Engine T7775. The used VDP is the Toshiba T6950, which does not support some undocumented features of the Texas Instruments TMS9918, TMS9928 and TMS9929 VDP's.
Connections
- RF output
- Analog sound & Composite video (NTSC)
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 2 cartridge slots