I/O Magazine No. 4 Vol.11 (April 1986)

This Issued April 1986 (Vol.11, No 4) In a pivotal year, 8-bit systems (MSX, FM-7, X1, PC-8801) reach technical maturity, while 16-bit models begin to appear on the Japanese market.

Typical content of this issue (Spring 1986):

• BASIC Listings and Assembly PC-8801, FM-7, X1 Turbo and MSX

• Technical articles on display circuits, sound management and user interfaces

• Studies on the graphical and sound programming Japanese Microcomputers

• Hardware tests: extension cards, cassette/disk interfaces, color monitors

• Practical software reviews and tutorials

• Heading « I/O Data Room » with development tips and feedback from readers

Characteristics:

• Editor:

• Release date: April 1986 (Vol.11, No.4)

• Language: Japanese

Why this issue is interesting

This issue of April 1986 is representative of the top of the Japanese 8 bit scenejust before switching to 16-bit architectures.
It concentrates the spirit of the Japanese "maker" of the 80s — technical, passionate and learning oriented.
Perfect for MSX, NEC or SHARP collectors, or Japanese retro hardware enthusiasts.