Legendary Machines
Explore the legendary machines that defined retro gaming.
PC-9801
NEC / 1982-2003
NEC's iconic 16-bit PC released in 1982, once holding over 90% of the Japanese PC market. Its high-resolution 640x400 display and FM sound chip fostered a unique ecosystem of RPGs, visual novels, and strategy games.
PC-8801
NEC / 1981-1995
NEC's 8-bit PC released in 1981. From the mkII SR onward, its FM sound chip delivered memorable music alongside 640x200 graphics. It was home to landmark titles like Xanadu, Ys, and Snatcher.
X68000
Sharp / 1987-1993
Sharp's 16/32-bit personal computer released in 1987, famous for its distinctive twin-tower design. Renowned for arcade-perfect ports of Gradius, Final Fight, and Street Fighter II, it earned its reputation as the ultimate hobbyist PC.
MSX
ASCII / Microsoft / 1983-1995
A unified 8-bit home computer standard proposed by ASCII and Microsoft in 1983. Multiple manufacturers produced MSX machines, and the platform boasted quality titles from Konami (Metal Gear, Gradius) and Hudson.
MSX2
ASCII / Microsoft / 1985-1995
The enhanced MSX standard from 1985, capable of displaying 256 colors simultaneously. It hosted impressive titles like Snatcher, Metal Gear 2, and Vampire Killer from Konami.