1984
Initially sold for ¥64,800
The Yamaha CX5F music computer is the CX5M aimed at the Japanese market. The key differences are the presence of an internal power supply and the Japanese keyboard layout, which arguably has a better "return" shape as one key has been shifted up in the Western version.
Computer |
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| MSX BASIC v1.0 |
| 3.58 MHz Zilog Z80 CPU |
| 32 kb (up to 64 kb) RAM, 16 kb VRAM, 32 kb ROM |
Tone generator |
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| General Instruments AY-3-8910 |
| SFG-01: FM tone generator (4 operators, 8 algorithms) |
Simultaneous note output |
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| Polyphonic: 8 notes |
| Monophonic: 1 note |
Connection terminals and interfaces |
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| Cartridge slot |
| Expander port (SFG-01) |
| Printer connector |
| Joystick port 1, Joystick port 2 |
| Tape interface |
| Video RF output, video composite output |
| Output L, Output R |
| Music keyboard connector |
| MIDI IN, MIDI OUT |
Dimensions and weight |
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| 423w x 60h x 200d (mm) |