Sega AI Computer
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 Sega AI Computer | |
| Developer | Sega |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sega |
| Release date | 1986 |
| Discontinued | 1989 |
| Operating system | Sega Prolog |
| CPU | 16-bit NEC V20 @ 5 MHz |
| Memory | 128 KB |
| Storage | Sega Card |
| Display | 256x212, 16 colours |
| Graphics | V9938 |
| Sound | SN76489 |
| Controller input | Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons. |
The Sega AI Computer (AIセガコンピュータ) is a home computer launched by Sega in 1986. It was released in Japan only, with plans to be released in North America under the name Sega DI 8300.[2] Its purpose was to be used in schools, and thus featured only edutainment software. The computer used a large rectangular touchpad that was customizable via custom overlays bundled with most of its programs.[3]
Technical specifications
[edit]- CPU: 16-bit NEC V20 at 5 MHz
- ROM: 512 KB total (as actually found in system)
- 2x64 KB system ROM ("Operating System, Prolog")
- 1x128 KB character ROM
- 2x128 KB speech ROM
- RAM: 128 KB
- Software on Sega My Cards (128 KB to 256 KB).
- Software on audio cassettes.
- Video : Yamaha V9938 (Resolution 256x212) with 64 KB VRAM.
- Sound: SN76489 PSG
- Inputs: Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons.
- Inputs: Microphone input.
- Inputs/Outputs: a RS232 Centronics port
- Cassette drive : 9.6 kb/s.
- Optional keyboard peripheral.
- Optional Sound Box peripheral with a YM2151 FM chip.
Emulation
[edit]It was emulated in 2024 by the M.E.S.S. emulator.
Software
[edit]There are 22 known releases.[4]
| Title | Release year |
|---|---|
| AI Enikki | 1986 |
| Alice World | 1988 |
| Andersen Dream | 1988 |
| Arabian Night | 1988 |
| Cinderella Labyrinth | 1988 |
| Columbus Map | 1988 |
| Cosmic Train | 1988 |
| English Wonder School: Eigo de Game - Popo's Adventure | 1989 |
| English Wonder School: Eigo de Ohanashi - Folk & Fairy Tales | 1989 |
| Gulliver Pocket | 1988 |
| Mozart Academy | 1988 |
| Ocean Fantasy | 1988 |
| Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Melody | 1987 |
| Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Rhythm | 1987 |
| Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Numbers | 1987 |
| Ranran Melody | 1988 |
| Robinson Land | 1988 |
| Runrun Music | 1988 |
| Surasura Moji Wonder School: Henshin Kanji | 1988 |
| Surasura Moji Wonder School: Okeiko Hanamaru Aiueo | 1988 |
| Surasura Moji Wonder School: WakuWaku ABC to 123 | 1988 |
| Tantan Rhythm | 1988 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Sega AI - SMS Power!". www.smspower.org.
- ^ "Sega AI Computer". Sega Retro. February 3, 2024.
- ^ Orland, Kyle (February 2, 2024). "Fans preserve and emulate Sega's extremely rare '80s "AI computer"". Ars Technica.
- ^ "The coin-op and global gaming database". www.arcade-history.com.