Category: MSX

[youtube OHZBGVMgG8I nolink] MSX fan Danjovic, after reading a wiki article about digitizers, decided to create his own experimental graphics tablet using a resistive touch screen. On his blog (in Portuguese) you can read how Danjovic went about creating and testing the tablet, including the schematics for the hardware. He also created a demonstration video where you can see it…

Have a Mac and feel you don’t have your MSX fix? Fear no more! It has been released a new version of CocoaMSX, the MSX emulator for Mac OSX 10.6 or newer. Based on BlueMSX, CocoaMSX offers: Built-in support for 3 virtual systems, automatic download and installation of over 200 MSX systems Built-in support for cartridge (ROM) files, optional support…

The new version v1.14 of the Windows front-end launcher for blueMSX – blueMSX Launcher – has been released, and is now also available in a 64 bit version. Here is the change list: Introduced a 64 bit build in addition to the 32 bit one. Added MSX Generation LED display. Rearranged the ‘Fill Database’ Window. Only allow one instance of…

[youtube Ws8eZM1pq7A nolink] It was recently released the second part of “Castlevania Retrospective” by the videomaker StrateFox. Although it is mostly covering the Nintendo releases, it also touches the MSX version. If you are interested in Retro Game history, it is a good show. Source: msg.org Video Part #1: YouTube Video Part #2: YouTube

[youtube fvcD0xCeYPg nolink] “AAMSX and FX Software announced an MSX2 remake of the 3D isometric action-adventure Batman with a flashy trailer. In a montage based on the cult/retro Batman TV series you can spot several screenshots with in-game footage, revealing drastically improved graphics that make good use of the capabilities of the V9938. The game will be released on the…