PV-2000
| Manufacturer | Casio |
|---|---|
| Type | home computer |
| Release date |
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| Introductory price | 29,800¥ |
| Media | ROM cartridge |
| Operating system | C83-BASIC v 1.0 |
| CPU | PD-780C @ 3.579 MHz |
| Memory | 4 KB |
| Display | 256 x 192 resolution, 16 colours |
| Graphics | TMS9918A |
| Sound | SN76489AN |
| Input | Joystick |
The PV-2000, also know as RakuGaki, is a home computer manufactured by Casio and released in Japan in 1983, with a launch price of ¥29,800.[1][2] It has similar hardware to MSX machines, but uses diferent sound chip, memory allocations and BIOS.
History
[edit]The PV-2000 was released shortly after the PV-1000 game console.[3] It was intended as a home computer and featured an integrated keyboard. It is compatible with PV-1000 controllers but not its games, as it features a different architecture.[4][5][6]
Technical details
[edit]The PV-2000 is powered by a NEC PD-780C CPU (compatible with the Zilog Z80) running at 3.579Mhz, with 4 KB RAM, and 16 KB of VRAM.[2] It had a TMS9918A graphics chip capable of generating 256×192 pixels graphics with 16 colours and 32 sprites. Sound was produced by a SN76489AN with three channel sound capability with 4 octaves. The operating system was C83-BASIC v 1.0, similar to MSX BASIC.
PV-2000 games
[edit]Only eleven games were released for the Casio PV-2000, listed here by serial number:[7][8]
- GPB-101: Roc'n Rope[9]
- GPB-102: Mr. Packn[10]
- GPB-103: Galaga[11]
- GPB-104: Pooyan[12]
- GPB-105: Super Cobra[13]
- GPB-106: Front Line[14]
- GPB-107: Ski Command[15]
- GPB-108: Pachinko UFO[16]
- GPB-109: Rakugaki Special[17]
- GPB-110: Excite Mahjong 2[18]
- GPB-111: Exciting Jockey[19]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Casio PV-2000". HCM: The Home Computer Museum. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ a b "PV-2000". 1000 BiT. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "CASIO PV-1000". OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum. 2015-12-25. Archived from the original on 2015-12-25. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "CASIO PV-1000". OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum. 2015-12-25. Archived from the original on 2015-12-25. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Casio PV-2000". OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum. 2016-03-17. Archived from the original on 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Casio PV-1000". Video Game Console Library. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Casio PV-2000". OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum. 2016-03-17. Archived from the original on 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Casio PV-2000 Games". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Casio (1983), Roc 'N Rope [GPB-101] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ Casio (1983), Mr. Packn [GPB-102] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ "Galaga [GPB-103] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI) : Casio : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming". Internet Archive. 1983. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ Casio (1983), Pooyan [GPB-104] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ Casio (1983), Super Cobra [GPB-105] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ Casio (1983), Front Line [GPB-106] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ Casio (1983), Ski Command [GPB-107] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ Casio (1983), Pachinko-UFO [GPB-108] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ Casio (1983), Rakugaki Special [GPB-109] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ Casio (1983), Excite Mahjong 2 [GPB-110] (Casio PV-2000) Box, Cart Scans (1200DPI), retrieved 2025-04-18
- ^ "mame/hash/pv2000.xml at master · mamedev/mame". GitHub. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
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