Sega AI Computer

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| name = Sega AI Computer{{Cite web|url=https://www.smspower.org/SegaAI/Index#SystemSpecs|title=Sega AI - SMS Power!|website=www.smspower.org}}

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| releasedate = {{Start date|1986}}

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| discontinued = 1989

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| os = Sega Prolog

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| cpu = 16-bit NEC V20 @ 5 MHz

| storage = Sega Card

| memory = 128 KB

| display = 256x212, 16 colours

| graphics = V9938

| sound = SN76489

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| controllers = Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons.

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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.{{Cite web|url=https://segaretro.org/Sega_AI_Computer|title=Sega AI Computer|date=February 3, 2024|website=Sega Retro}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/02/fans-preserve-and-emulate-segas-extremely-rare-80s-ai-computer/|title=Fans preserve and emulate Sega's extremely rare '80s "AI computer"|first=Kyle|last=Orland|date=February 2, 2024|website=Ars Technica}}

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.

Emulation

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

Software

There are 22 known releases.{{Cite web|url=https://www.arcade-history.com/index.php?page=database&listtypes=981&position=1&pirate=0&demo=0&export=1&reissue=1&mamed=1&nongame=0|title=The coin-op and global gaming database|website=www.arcade-history.com}}

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!rowspan="1"|Title

!rowspan="1"|Release year

AI Enikki

|1986

Alice World

|1988

Andersen Dream

|1988

Arabian Night

|1988

Cinderella Labyrinth

|1988

Columbus Map

|1988

Cosmic Train

|1988

English Wonder School: Eigo de Game - Popo's Adventure

|1989

English Wonder School: Eigo de Ohanashi - Folk & Fairy Tales

|1989

Gulliver Pocket

|1988

Mozart Academy

|1988

Ocean Fantasy

|1988

Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Melody

|1987

Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Rhythm

|1987

Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Numbers

|1987

Ranran Melody

|1988

Robinson Land

|1988

Runrun Music

|1988

Surasura Moji Wonder School: Henshin Kanji

|1988

Surasura Moji Wonder School: Okeiko Hanamaru Aiueo

|1988

Surasura Moji Wonder School: WakuWaku ABC to 123

|1988

Tantan Rhythm

|1988

References

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