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Sega AI Computer

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Sega AI Computer[1]
Sega AI Computer
DeveloperSega
ManufacturerSega
Release date1986 (1986)
Discontinued1989
Operating systemSega Prolog
CPU16-bit NEC V20 @ 5 MHz
Memory128 KB
StorageSega Card
Display256x212, 16 colours
GraphicsV9938
SoundSN76489
Controller inputTouch 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

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  • 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

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It was emulated in 2024 by the M.E.S.S. emulator.

Software

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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

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  1. ^ "Sega AI - SMS Power!". www.smspower.org.
  2. ^ "Sega AI Computer". Sega Retro. February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Orland, Kyle (February 2, 2024). "Fans preserve and emulate Sega's extremely rare '80s "AI computer"". Ars Technica.
  4. ^ "The coin-op and global gaming database". www.arcade-history.com.
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