Sega AI Computer explained

Sega AI Computer[1]
Developer:Sega
Manufacturer:Sega
Discontinued:1989
Os:Sega Prolog
Cpu:16-bit NEC V20 @ 5 MHz
Storage:Sega Card
Memory:128 KB
Display:256x212, 16 colours
Graphics:V9938
Sound:SN76489
Controllers:Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons.

The Sega AI Computer (AIセガコンピュータ) is a home computer launched by Sega in 1986. It was released in Japan only, with plans to be released in North America under the name Sega DI 8300.[2] Its purpose was to be used in schools, and thus featured only edutainment software. The computer used a large rectangular touchpad that was customizable via custom overlays bundled with most of its programs.[3]

Technical specifications

Emulation

It was emulated in 2024 by the M.E.S.S. emulator.

Software

There are 22 known releases.[4]

TitleRelease year
AI Enikki1986
Alice World1988
Andersen Dream1988
Arabian Night1988
Cinderella Labyrinth1988
Columbus Map1988
Cosmic Train1988
English Wonder School: Eigo de Game - Popo's Adventure1989
English Wonder School: Eigo de Ohanashi - Folk & Fairy Tales1989
Gulliver Pocket1988
Mozart Academy1988
Ocean Fantasy1988
Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Melody1987
Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Rhythm1987
Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Numbers1987
Ranran Melody1988
Robinson Land1988
Runrun Music1988
Surasura Moji Wonder School: Henshin Kanji1988
Surasura Moji Wonder School: Okeiko Hanamaru Aiueo1988
Surasura Moji Wonder School: WakuWaku ABC to 1231988
Tantan Rhythm1988

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sega AI - SMS Power!. www.smspower.org.
  2. Web site: Sega AI Computer. February 3, 2024. Sega Retro.
  3. Web site: Fans preserve and emulate Sega's extremely rare '80s "AI computer". Kyle. Orland. February 2, 2024. Ars Technica.
  4. Web site: The coin-op and global gaming database. www.arcade-history.com.