Spectravideo SVI-606
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Description
The Spectravideo SVI-606 MSX Game Adapter was released in 1984. It allows the non-MSX compatible SVI-318 and SVI-328 computers to run MSX software from cartridge or tape with some restrictions.
You need to insert the 50-pin connector into the expansion slot of the SVI-3x8 computer.
There are two versions of this adapter:
- one with a MSX keyboard on top of the adapter, but the function keys that may be needed for some software are missing
- one without MSX keyboard
Restrictions include:
- MSX software cannot be larger then 16kB
- Only software that uses BIOS calls (no direct hardware access)
- No function keys on the MSX keyboard (when this keyboard is present)
- Adapter cannot be used for other MSX peripherals like disk drives
- The keyboard, data recorder and joystick ports of the SVI-318 or 328 cannot be used when using the Game Adapter
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Specifications
The adapter has inside the PPI 8255, the PSG AY8910 and 16kB DRAM, what corresponds to a minimum for the MSX standard.
Connections
- Connection to the SVI-318/328 computer (50-pin connector)
- Data Recorder connector (in back)
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mouse, Paddle controlers, etc) (on the right side)
- 1 MSX Cartridge slot