Yamaha CX-5

Yamaha CX-5

Released in May 1984 at the price of £600, the CX-5 from Yamaha was one of the more expensive MSX machines. As well as the standard MSX features, this machine also came with a MIDI interface and 8 channel sound output.

Specifications

ManufacturerYamaha
ProcessorZ80A
Speed (MHz)3.6
Ram (KB)32
Ram expandable to (KB)unknown
ROM (KB)32
Sound8 channels
Keyboard typeTypewriter-style
Number of keysunknown
Dimensions (mm)unknown x unknown x unknown
Weight (g)unknown
Interfaces
  • Cassette interface
  • Joystick port(9 pin D-type)
  • Cartridge slot
  • RF interface