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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| image = Sega_AI_Computer_(Computer_History_Museum).jpg
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| developer = Sega
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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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External links
- [https://www.smspower.org/SegaAI/Index Infos and photos for Sega AI Computer]
- [https://segaretro.org/Sega_AI_Computer Segaretro article]