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Sega AI Computer

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Sega AI Computer
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The Sega AI Computer (AIセガコンピュータ) is a home computer launched by Sega in 1986. It was released in Japan only, with plans to be released in North America under the name Sega DI 8300.[2] Its purpose was to be used in schools, and thus featured only edutainment software. The computer used a large rectangular touchpad that was customizable via custom overlays bundled with most of its programs.[3]

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Technical specifications

  • CPU: 16-bit NEC V20 at 5 MHz
  • ROM: 512 KB total (as actually found in system)
    • 2x64 KB system ROM ("Operating System, Prolog")
    • 1x128 KB character ROM
    • 2x128 KB speech ROM
  • RAM: 128 KB
  • Software on Sega My Cards (128 KB to 256 KB).
  • Software on audio cassettes.
  • Video : Yamaha V9938 (Resolution 256x212) with 64 KB VRAM.
  • Sound: SN76489 PSG
  • Inputs: Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons.
  • Inputs: Microphone input.
  • Inputs/Outputs: a RS232 Centronics port
  • Cassette drive : 9.6 kb/s.
  • Optional keyboard peripheral.
  • Optional Sound Box peripheral with a YM2151 FM chip.
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Emulation

It was emulated in 2024 by the M.E.S.S. emulator.

Software

There are 22 known releases.[4]

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References

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