Sony HIT-BIT

Released in May 1984 and costing £299, the HIT-BIT was Sony's attempt at an MSX computer. Unlike most of the competition, Sony's machine only had 16k RAM (the minimum requirement for the MSX specification).

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Manufacturer
Sony
Processor
Z80A
Speed (MHz)
3.6
RAM (KB)
16
ROM (KB)
32
Sound
3 channels
Keyboard type
Typewriter-style
Interfaces
  • Cassette interface
  • Joystick port (9 pin D-type)
  • 2 cartridge slots