Toshiba HX-30
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Description
The Toshiba HX-30 is a simple MSX1 computer released for the Japanese market, in a black case. It is the first computer in the third series with the "Pasopia IQ" label. It has only 16kB RAM.
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Model | HX-30 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | ¥43,800 |
| RAM | 16kB |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | Cartridges |
| Video | Toshiba T6950 |
| Audio | PSG (YM2149F) |
| Chipset | ? Toshiba TCX-1012/TCX-1008 |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JIS |
| Extras | |
| Emulation | ROM dump needed. See this thread for details. |
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Specifications
The HX-30 is a MSX1 computer with 2 cartridge slots (one at the top, one at the back) and a Z80A from Sharp (LH-0080A). The used VDP is the Toshiba T6950, which does not support some undocumented features of the Texas Instruments TMS9918, TMS9928 and TMS9929 VDP's.
The 2 joystick ports are located on the right side of the computer, as well as the data recorder connector.
Connections
- RF output
- Analog sound & Composite video
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 2 cartridge slots