Philips VG-8235

The VG-8235 was a versatile machine, supporting not just gaming but also productivity tasks like word processing and programming. It was compatible with the popular BASIC programming language, making it a practical machine for hobbyists and students learning to code.

Various models were produced:^[1][4]

• VG-8235/00 with MSX-BASIC 2.0 and QWERTY keyboard;
• VG-8235/02 for the German market with MSX-BASIC 2.0 and QWERTZ keyboard;
• VG-8235/16 for the Spanish market with MSX-BASIC 2.0 and QWERTY keyboard with ñ key;
• VG-8235/19 for the French market with MSX-BASIC 2.0 and AZERTY keyboard;
• VG-8235/20 revised model with MSX-BASIC 2.1 and QWERTY keyboard;
• VG-8235/22/29 for the German market with MSX-BASIC 2.1 and QWERTZ keyboard;
• VG-8235/36 for the Spanish market with MSX-BASIC 2.1 and QWERTY keyboard with ñ key;
• VG-8235/39 for the French market with MSX-BASIC 2.1 and AZERTY keyboard.

The computer was sold in Italy as the Phonola VG-8235.^[4]

The VG-8235 comes with two disks containing applications: MSX-DOS 1, MSX Home Office and MSX Designer.^[4]

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The Philips VG-8235 had the following technical specifications:^[1][2][3][5]

• CPU: Zilog Z80A at 3.58 MHz
• RAM: 128 KB
• VRAM: 128 KB
• Graphics: Yamaha V9938 (screen modes: 256×192, 512×212 with 16 colors out of a palette of 512)
• Sound: proprietary sound chip^[2]
• Storage: Built-in 360 KB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
• Operating System: MSX-DOS 1.0, MSX BASIC 2.0
• Ports: two joystick ports, printer port, two cartridge slots, video output (RF, RGB, composite), cassette tape interface