NEC PC Engine
The PC Engine was first to use card based games called HuCards. It
was also the first Console to have a CD add-on well before the Mega
CD appeared. For its time the PC Engine provided near arcade quality
games with titles such as R-type and Street Fighter. Bomberman was
first written for the PC Engine and a Multitap is available for up
to 5 players. The PC Engine also provided upgrades in the form of
Add-on Cards which added more memory. It was known as PC Engine in Japan and Turbo Graphx 16 in the USA.
White
1st edition.
Resolution: 256x212x64 colours
Memory: 64k VRAM
CPU: 2x Hu6280
Sound: 6 FM/Stereo voices
Japanese 2nd edition. Added Composite Video AV output
American version - 1st 16-Bit system to be released in Usa
The Duo system takes both Super CDs and HU cards. It only
has one joypad socket but multitaps are available.
Duo R and DUO RX. The Duo RX came with a six button pad as standard.
Very hard to get hold of portable version with large screen.
Built a bit like a small laptop computer.
The Shuttle was aimed at younger players and was shaped differently.
Another portable version with built in screen. Accepts
Hu cards.
Japanese version called PC-engine GT
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