MSX1 computers

Replaces supported 34-pin floppy drives with disk images stored on a USB flash drive.

For this platform (stated family): FlashFloppy explicitly supports MSX systems when `host = msx` is set in FF.CFG. This applies only to an MSX computer or drive enclosure with a replaceable, electrically compatible floppy mechanism; confirm the exact interface, select line, disk-change behavior, cable, power, and physical fit.

FlashFloppy directly supports most SFR-prefix Goteks with a 34-pin header. Do not buy a UFA-prefix USB-floppy model; 26-pin DU26 and TU26 models require modification, and the project recommends avoiding the FDD-UDD U144K. Gotek's maker site accepts only wholesale orders of at least ten, while the linked specialty catalog lists several individually priced, configured units. Confirm the microcontroller, installed firmware, front-panel fit, cable orientation, power, and host-specific jumpers before installation. Initial FlashFloppy programming may require a boot jumper and a USB programming cable or USB-TTL adapter.

Adds about 1.7 meters of reach between a compatible nine-pin controller and its vintage computer.

For this platform (stated family): AutumnHippo lists MSX controllers. Extend only a controller already verified for the particular MSX computer.

AutumnHippo exposed an add-to-cart route at USD 7 on 2026-07-30. Protovision separately showed ten joystick extension cables in stock at EUR 10 with a one- to two-week shipping estimate. The exact long and short products pictured by the C64 OS guide are not identified, so the catalog keeps current length and seller variants together.

Provides a new 1.7-meter nine-conductor lead for repairing compatible vintage joysticks and controllers.

For this platform (stated family): The seller lists MSX controllers. Reproduce and verify the controller's original wiring; do not infer compatibility from the DE9 shell alone.

AutumnHippo exposed an add-to-cart route at USD 7 on 2026-07-30. Basic soldering is required. Trace the existing cable or controller circuit before removal: the seller explicitly warns that wire colors can differ and that systems sharing a nine-pin plug do not necessarily share controller wiring.

Converts composite, S-Video, RGB, RGBI, and VGA-family retro signals to simultaneous digital and analog DVI-I output.

For this platform (stated family): The recognized-mode list includes MSX PAL and NTSC. MSX1 computers vary widely, so confirm the exact machine exposes a compatible composite, S-Video, or RGB signal and obtain the correct source cable.

The European SCART and Japanese JP21 Revision B pages exposed login-or-register-to-buy paths on 2026-07-27. Never connect an EU SCART cable to the JP21 version: the seller says the different pinout can damage the device. The newest dated hardware announcement says units made since June 2025 have a larger OLED and USB-C power, but an older section still says Micro-USB. Human review found no package clarification, so confirm the connector, power requirement, and included USB items with the seller. A DVI-to-HDMI cable and source-system cables are sold separately. Medusa line-doubles when needed but does not change vertical refresh rate, so the destination display must accept the resulting 50 or 60 Hz signal and may blank briefly when the source changes resolution. Install only firmware matching the hardware revision.

MSX cartridge kit for 8 KB through 64 KB DIP28 EPROMs, including a switchable dual-32 KB mode.

For this platform (stated family): Uses the MSX cartridge slot. Select the jumpers for the installed EPROM type and image size; a 27C512 can hold two switchable 32 KB programs.

The current storefront listed bare-board and kit configurations without an out-of-stock marker on 2026-07-24. Neither the IC socket nor EPROM is included.

Expands a low-memory first-generation MSX computer to the MSX1 maximum of 64 KB RAM.

For this platform (stated family): For first-generation MSX systems with less than 64 KB onboard RAM. The maker describes the card as bypassing the lower onboard memory and expanding the machine to 64 KB.

The current storefront listed the RAM card without an out-of-stock marker on 2026-07-24.