Technical Specifications
The hardware is based upon the Mega Drive, with some parts removed and/or replaced by others:
- CPU: a 16-bit Motorola 68000, the same as the Mega Drive.
- RAM: 64 KB of Main RAM
- Video RAM: 64 KB
- ROM: "Storyware" cartridges of various sizes.
- Video: a YM7101 ASIC, which was replaced with an FQ8007 ASIC in newer units. Both were used in Mega Drive consoles as well.
- Sound: a Texas Instruments SN76489 Programmable sound generator and an NEC µPD7759 PCM chip.
- Input: a pen with an action button at its tip, a four button directional pad, and one on-board action button.
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