The Rise and Fall of the MSX: Japan's Open Standard Revolution

Delve into the fascinating history of the MSX computer standard in this in-depth documentary. Explore the origins of this iconic system, its impact on retro gaming, and the pioneering work of ASCII Corporation and computing legends like Bill Gates and Kaz Nishi. From classic MSX games like Metal Gear to the nostalgia of retro gaming setups, this video uncovers the essential role of MSX in the 8-bit era. Join us on a journey through the evolution of retro hardware and the contributions of computing pioneers that shaped the MSX era. Whether you're a retro collector or simply curious about classic computing, this exploration of MSX is a must-watch for tech enthusiasts and retro gaming fans alike.
Chapters
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00:00 Intro
00:05 MSX1
08:40 MSX1 Hardware
13:15 MSX1 Games
21:30 MSX2
24:11 MSX2 Hardware
27:25 MSX2 Games
31:39 TurboR
36:07 TurboR Games
43:20 MSX2+

[@therealnotanerd_account2]

MSX was very succesfull in Brazil with two models: Gradiente's Expert and Sharp's HotBit.

[@esseferio]

Superb collection you've got there, sir!

[@ReEnthused]

Thank you

[@elyuw]

Dankpods headphone testing music :)

[@ReEnthused]

I imagine we both fish in the KZbin music pool :)

[@NumptyMcNumptyface]

pro-tip: Get a megarom/flashrom cartridge with SCC if you intend to play Konami games. A lot of them use the SCC, and without it they sound decidedly awful.

[@ReEnthused]

Yeah I’ve got a better cartridge now, the cheap thing I had at the time was very flawed

[@JesterEric]

F1 Spirit sounds much better than the footage here

[@cdoty]

If it wasn't for shipping, you could probably pick up 6 or 8 systems from Japan for $300-$400 or less.

[@MrWaalkman]

Even then the price is still much better than you would normally get on eBay in the USA. I use Zen Market. I got a MSX2 from Japan and it wasn't bad at all. I got my TurboR from Spain, and it wasn't horrible either. My MZs and CZs came from all over and shipping was about $50 USD on average, with one of them being shipped for free. The price of them (the Sharp CZ-7xxs) were in the neighborhood of ~$250 USD. One came from Japan, and was damaged in shipping - I got a discount from the seller but it forced me to find a replacement from Croatia, which the seller forgot to ship. He apologized profusely, gave me the option of withdrawing my purchase, which I declined. It arrived a month later than anticipated. In the meantime I found a very nice example from the UK. So I'm set when it comes to Sharp CZ-731 (and a CZ-721) computers. :) If I am going to buy from Japan, I would most likely get it using Zen Market as my proxy. They always do a fantastic job of packaging. With two of the last four items damaged in shipping (eBay purchases, not Zen Market), I can't stress enough how important that is. And it simply isn't worth shipping them back.