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An Amstrad Mega PC running Zero Wing.

The Amstrad Mega PC is a special Amstrad computer with the added features of a Sega Mega Drive. It was initially released in 1993 in PAL regions for the expensive price of £999.99 (later £599.99). It is unrelated to the Sega Teradrive, though shares similar specifications as the computer side is also powered by an Intel 80386 processor.

Though a rare collector's item now, at the time of release the machine was unsuccessful due to its high retail price (made worse by the fact in 1993 a 386 processor was considered outdated). A later revision, named the Amstrad Mega PC Plus used an 80486 processor and had a RAM upgrade.

Specifications

  • Processor: Intel 80386 @ 25 MHz, Motorola 68000 @ 7.14 MHz
  • Memory: 1MB SIMM RAM (expandable to 16MB)
  • Storage: 3.5" FDD, 40MB HDD
  • Video: SVGA Graphics with 256KB RAM
  • Operating System: MS DOS 5.0 with Amstrad Desktop
  • Dimensions: 325 mm(w) x 78 mm(h) x 292 mm(d)
  • Power Usage: ~50W

Physical Scans


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