APF-MP1000

The APF Microcomputer System^[2] is a second generation 8-bit cartridge-based home video game console released in October 1978 by APF Electronics Inc. with six cartridges.^[3] The console is often referred to M-1000 or MP-1000, which are the two model numbers of the console. The APF-MP1000 comes built-in with the game Rocket Patrol. The APF-MP1000 is a part of the APF Imagination Machine. The APF-MP1000 and the APF Imagination Machine were developed in part by the noted engineer Ed Smith.^[4][5]

APF-MP1000

Also known as	M-1000 MP-1000
Manufacturer	APF Electronics Inc.
Type	Home video game console
Generation	Second generation
Release date	October 1978; 46 years ago (1978-10)
Units sold	Around 50,000 at a minimum[1]
Media	Cartridges
CPU	Motorola 6800 (8 bit) @ 0.895 MHz (3.579 MHz oscillator divided by 4)
Memory	1 KB RAM
Graphics	256 x 192 (8 colors)
Power	7.5 V AC 0.8 A or 12 V DC 0.5 A
Predecessor	APF TV Fun series

It is the successor to the APF TV Fun line of first generation consoles.

Technical specifications

The APF MP1000 was the only second generation video game console based on the Motorola 6800 processor.

• CPU: Motorola 6800 (8 bit) @ 0.895 MHz (3.579 MHz oscillator divided by 4)
• RAM: 1 KB
• Video Display Controller: MC6847
• Palette : 8 colors
• Resolutions: 256×192×4 / 128×192×8
• Power Supply: 7.5 V AC 0.8 A or 12 V DC 0.5 A

Cartridge list

Some APF-M1000 games

Serial	Game
MG1008	Backgammon
MG1006	Baseball
MG1007	Blackjack
MG1004	Bowling/Micro Match
MG1012	Boxing
MG1005	Brickdown/Shooting Gallery
MG1009	Casino I: Roulette/Keno/Slots
MG1001/MG1002	Catena
MG1003	Hangman/Tic Tac Toe/Doodle
MG1011	Pinball/Dungeon Hunt/Blockout
Built-In	Rocket Patrol
MG1013	Space Destroyers
MG1010	UFO/Sea Monster/Break It Down/Rebuild/Shoot