Searching MSX2 Computer

Resident (38)

11-08-2008, 20:05

Hi there,

i am new here.
Great Forum

So what i search here is a MSX2 Computer.
The MSX2 can be without original packaging.
It can be used too. But it have to be working correctly.

I am from Germany but i buy from all over the world.

So i am hoping for your offer

Thanks

Bjoern

By glaucus

Resident (50)

11-08-2008, 20:35

Welcome to the forum Bjoern

A MSX2 can be bought on ebay in germany (not that many), but the big plus for you will be the AZERTY board instead of the qwerty!

recommended models: from philips the 8245,8250,8255,8280 (I odnt know whether they are commom with azerty). the 8235 can be bought quit often but it has only a SingleSided diskdrive,

From Sony the hitbit 700 or 900 (these have azerty boards which is depicted by the added letter D)

look on the internet for more info.

If you are happy with QWERTY buy at the dutch ebay site or marktplaats.nl or contact bas kornalijnslijper for a upgraded msx2 (bigger memory , fast diskrom and other options)

good luck in finding one

By bjoern

Resident (38)

11-08-2008, 20:43

Thanks for your help

I want a QWERTY Keyboard... so i take a look @ ebay.nl

I somebody have one please contact me

By AuroraMSX

Paragon (1902)

11-08-2008, 21:42

Hey Bjoern, where in Germany do you live? I'm in Munich and could help you out rather quickly if you live around here.
If you're interested, mail me: eric @ {my MRC nick} . nl

(Nope, I don't plan on shipping any equipment, got some bad experiences with that)

By bjoern

Resident (38)

12-08-2008, 00:04

Hey Aurora,

i live in Nuremberg 180km away from Munich. So this isnt so far.

I write you a mail

Greets
Bjoern

By pitpan

Prophet (3156)

12-08-2008, 08:47

I thought German keyboard layout is QWERTZ. AZERTY for the Frenchs and QWERTY for the rest of the known universe.

My first MSX computer, strangely enough, had (has) a QWERTZ keyboard. It's an old Sanyo MPC64.

About getting an MSX2, I'd say go for a raw Philips NMS8245. Cool machine and really tough.

By bjoern

Resident (38)

12-08-2008, 09:29

I don`t care if it is qwertz or qwerty.. i wanna play some Games like Aleste or Metaö Gear on this Machine

Greets Bjoern

By wolf_

Ambassador_ (10135)

12-08-2008, 11:59

8245 has a bad rep for its original diskdrive tho. A 8250, 8255 or 8280 model may in addition be more practical for internal updates/soldering.

By Fusin

Supporter (7)

12-08-2008, 21:00

Yep, the 8280 i bought where both with qwertz keyboards , my Cx5M II has azerty (which is bad for german language) :-D
BTW: I also live in Nürnberg, but I am very seldom @ home due to work.

P.S.: if you like to own my second NMS8280 then mail me @ fusin@boogiedogs.org maybe we could make a deal ;)

By uroko-sakanabito

Master (151)

13-08-2008, 10:34

Björn, you are totally 8 Bit addicted (x_=)

PS: Scheisse ist mein englisch soooo schlecht
<- Saarland

By bjoern

Resident (38)

13-08-2008, 22:59

I`m lovin 8 Bit as you know....

and as you see.. my english is lousy too