Zemmix

Zemmix
ManufacturerDaewoo Electronics
TypeVideo game console
GenerationThird generation era
Lifespan
Discontinued1995
MediaROM cartridge
CPU8-bit Zilog Z80

Zemmix[1] is a line of MSX-compatible video game consoles produced by South Korean electronics company Daewoo Electronics Co., Ltd. between 1985 and 1995. The consoles were not sold outside South Korea.

Hardware[edit]

Console Models[edit]

All consoles were designed to broadcast standard NTSC, have low and high outputs for connecting to a TV and have a universal adapter for connection to the mains 120/230 volts.

The consoles also had a letter coming after the serial number. These letters indicated the color combination of the console. The key is as follows.

  • W - white and silver colors
  • R - red and black colors
  • B - yellow, blue and black colors

For example, CPC 51W would be a white or silver Zemmix V (see below).

Consoles compatible with the MSX standard[edit]

  • CPC-50 (Zemmix)[2]
  • CPC-51 (Zemmix V)[2]

Consoles compatible with the MSX2 standard[edit]

  • CPC-61 (Zemmix Super V)[2]

Consoles compatible with the MSX2+ standard[edit]

  • CPG-120 (Zemmix Turbo)[2]

FPGA based MSX2+ compatible console[edit]

  • Zemmix Neo (by Retroteam Neo)[3]
  • Zemmix Neo Lite (by Retroteam Neo)[4]

Raspberry PI based MSX2+ (Turbo R) compatible console[edit]

  • CPC-Mini (Licensed)- Zemmix Mini (by Retroteam Neo) [5]

Peripherals[edit]

Other Zemmix products:

By Daewoo[edit]

  • CPJ-905: MSX joystick for Zemmix CPC-51 console
  • CPJ-600: MSX joypad for Zemmix CPC-61 console
  • CPK-30: keyboard for Zemmix CPC-61
  • CPJ-102K: joystick for CPC-330
  • CPK-31K: input device for CPC-330

By Zemina[edit]

  • A Keyboard & Cartridge port divider [6]
  • The Zemina Music Box[7]
  • An MSX2 Upgrade Kit[6]
  • A Zemmix PC card[6]
  • MSX RAM expansion cards[8]
  • A 'Family Card' that allows the user to play Famicom games on the Zemmix[9]

Software[edit]

Korean software companies that produced software for the Zemmix gaming console:

  • Aproman
  • Boram
  • Clover
  • Daou Infosys
  • FA Soft
  • Mirinae
  • Prosoft
  • Screen
  • Topia
  • Uttum
  • Zemina

Most Zemmix software works with other MSX/MSX2/MSX2+ computers too.

References[edit]

  1. ^ 재미있다(Jaemiitdda, fun)+MSX
  2. ^ a b c d "The 6 MSX game consoles". Archived from the original on December 4, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "Zemmix Neo project in Korea. (OCM based Zemmix with CNCed case) | MSX Resource Center (Page 1/60)". Msx.org. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  4. ^ "Zemmix Neo project in Korea. (OCM based Zemmix with CNCed case) | MSX Resource Center (Page 14/60)". Msx.org. 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  5. ^ "Zemmix Mini | MSX Resource Center (Page 1/2)". Msx.org. 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
  6. ^ a b c "Zemmix & Zemina Information". Archived from the original on June 20, 2007. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "The Ultimate MSX FAQ - MSX-Music section". Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Zemmix & Zemina information". Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  9. ^ "Blue-Print Zemmix informational page". Retrieved 22 March 2016.

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