Platforms and Chips
The following 6502 platforms with a RP2A03/RP2A07 microprocessor including some clone units are compatible with the NSF format and current NSF players. These platforms can be PAL or NTSC or dual PAL/NTSC from any region. There are exceptions to the rule where if any part of a platform that has another microprocessor such as the Zilog Z80 will not be supported.
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Famicom
- Family Computer Disk System
- Nintendo Vs. System
- PlayChoice-10
- Dendy (console)
- Various NES and Famicom clone units.
The following chips and components are supported in the NSF specification.
- RP2A03 APU NTSC
- RP2A07 APU PAL
- RP2C33 Audio Channel (FDS)
- Konami VRC VI Audio
- Konami VRC VII Audio
- Namco N163 Audio
- Nintendo MMC5 Audio
- Sunsoft 5B Audio (variant of YM2149F/AY-3-8910)
NSF format supports all five normal audio channels of the APU as well as the other audio expansion chips previously listed.
- Square 1
- Square 2
- Triangle
- Noise
- DMC - Including 1-bit delta encoded samples or using the 7-bit counter for PCM playback.
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