PV-2000
Home computer
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The PV-2000, also known 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 a different sound chip, memory allocations and BIOS.
| Manufacturer | Casio |
|---|---|
| Type | home computer |
| Released |
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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, 15 colours |
| Graphics | TMS9918A |
| Sound | SN76489AN |
| Input | Joystick |
History
Technical details
The PV-2000 was 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 15 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
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]
Certain games such as Ski Command and Pachinko UFO were also released on MSX.[20]
