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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 28/09/2026

Some Gen-Z'er at Japan's Hard-Off used hardware store saw their manager testing a game on this Sanyo #MSX, and posted this message saying they got a new "game console" they'd "never seen before" in store. After various comments explaining "MSX" and "Sanyo", they posted an apology 😂

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 27/09/2026

CyborgMSX'es latest in-depth blogpost about the affordable anime booklets by Animage magazine includes slight references to MSX as per his policy 😄✨

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Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The artwork of Robo Crush by Kazunori Nakazawa used on the cover of the #MSX2 release in Japan. Took some liberties in upper corner and bottom to add the missing bits, applying the usual upscale/clean/retouch process.

Robo Crush clean artwork by Kazunori Nakazawa used on the cover of the MSX2 release in Japan. Image depicts a blue and yellow mech holding a massive axe on its right hand, standing on top of some fallen green mech remains. A blue and yellow shield with a red crest sits next to it with some pink toned clouds on the bottom. Behind the mech there are some buildings with green windows and some more clouds. Up above what seems to be a huge explosion can be seen contrasting with the blue sky where also a huge flying ship can be seen with the words "Robo Crush" displayed on a panel, on the left side.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 20/09/2026

Actually on second thought, Minea is not on a ridge. That means it must be the Temple of Solomon. In my defense, both are square structures 😅

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 20/09/2026

The first, Adol is wearing the SIlver Armor, the Long Sword and the Wings that warp him to Minea. On the hills we see Darm Tower and Minea.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 20/09/2026

This is the scene where Jaime turned out to be a Snatcher.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 20/09/2026

Never saw this SD-Snatcher ad before! So there are more images of the figurines! Note the description of "Disk + SD-Snatcher exclusive SCC cartridge".

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 16/09/2026

My stay in Japan keeps getting delayed. In 2025 it was due to surgery, in 2026 I was busy getting ready, had urgent plumbing problems in my house, and various other things. Having canceled / not planned various events at home, I was finally ready to go, and then… I'm told to postpone to SPRING 2027…

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 13/09/2026

My first experience with a Kuji (merchandise lottery) was at a booth like the one in the 3rd photo. I don't remember where, but I noticed a line in front of a store and figured I'd better get in it. Bought a few tickets, hadn't fully figured out what was going on yet, but won some good prizes!

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 08/09/2026

まるで夢大陸アドベンチャーのスペシャルステージにニャンキャットを混ぜたような感じですね。 This feels like Nyan Cat meets Penguin Adventure's special stage, doesn't it! #MSX #V9968 Source: github.com/kanon-ai/V99...

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台羽正 @tadashidaiba.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

1/2 Recently I reread the special feature, split into two parts, about Xevious from 1989 published in Be Maga (November 1988 / January 1989 issue) about the MSX2 port of the game where it meticulously breaks down the designs, music, story...

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 08/09/2026

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 08/09/2026

Adding cockpits and windows to each individual engine on the back feels a lot like something an AI would come up with. What was the artist in 1987 thinking? Maybe they're for Option control 😆

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Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The artwork of Gradius 2 (Nemesis 2) used on the cover of the #MSX release in Japan/Europe, and also on the Original Sound of Gradius 2 soundtrack. This is a v2 using better sources. Usual upscale/clean/retouch process applied. No clue on the artist, any info let me know!

Gradius 2 (Nemesis 2) clean artwork used on the cover of the MSX release in Japan/Europe, and also on the Original Sound of Gradius 2 soundtrack. This is a v2 using better sources. Image depicts the spacecraft Metalion flying in space dodging the lasers being fired by a huge green spacecraft with a blue glow around it and some smaller ones where some planets can be seen further in the distance among the stars. Part of a red sun sits in the upper left corner.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 03/09/2026

Angine de Poitrine is all the rage right now. Their microtonal music has broken through to the mainstream. I built MS² specifically to allow composing microtonal music like this on #MSX. Will you take up the challenge and create microtonal music using MS²?

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Angine de Poitrine - Sarniezz (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 28/08/2026

Sayaka repairs a Casio MX-101 #MSX in her latest video. I didn't know about the wireless display feature of this model! Very interesting and skillful work. さすがさやかちゃん！

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Fixing an 80s "Wi-Fi" Computer?!

YouTube video by Sayaka's Digital Attic

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 28/08/2026

Bill Gates is now warning against the dangers of AI. I agree with him that humanity needs to make AI benefit all people, not just Big Tech. I've avoided using AI in my work, for if you don't use your own skills, you will lose them. His notes: gatesnot.es/AI-era His interview with the NYT:

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Bill Gates Warns A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit

In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 14/08/2026

The TNI server will be moved to a different data center this weekend. Downtime should be limited to saturday morning/afternoon, but there is a small risk of complications. We're taking the proper precautions to limit downtime as much as possible. よろしくお願いします

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 18/07/2026

#MSX version not mentioned on this ad 😅

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 16/07/2026

An ad-server hacked the site. It will attempt to redirect you to malware even if you block ads.

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台羽正 @tadashidaiba.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tōru Furuya in 1985 with an MSX

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Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The artwork of Xak Precious Package: The Tower of Gazzel by Kia Asamiya used on the cover of the #MSX2 release in Japan. Removed logos/text taking few liberties, applying the usual upscale/clean/retouch process.

Xak Precious Package: The Tower of Gazzel clean artwork by Kia Asamiya used on the cover of the MSX2 release in Japan. Image depicts two young warriors in ornate armors holding swords and shields, wandering through a poorly lit tunnel. There's also a blue hair girl right behind them.

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Pedro Soares @peachflavor3d.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The artwork of Champion Soccer used on the cover of the #Sega #SG1000 and #MSX releases in Japan. Usual upscale/clean/retouch applied. No clue on the artist, any info let me know! I'm guessing it might be the same as the other Champion games.

The artwork of Champion Soccer used on the cover of the Sega SG-1000 and MSX releases in Japan. Image depicts a football match where a player in red kicks the ball into the goal where a helpless goalkeeper attempts to defend the strike. A rival player in green tries to intercept in vain. In the background there's a lot of people watching the match represented by similar silhouettes.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 28/06/2026

①と⑥派です。なお、MSX1を「MSX1」と呼ぶことに異議を唱える人が大勢いることに留意してください。彼らは、MSX1こそが「MSX」であり、それ以外のものはすべてMSXではなく、MSX2やMSX2+などであると主張しています。

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 23/06/2026

Thanks to donations, almost ready to go! #MSX #MSX2++ #MoSX #R1800 #MSX3

An SX-E prototype, cartridges for V9968 and Y8960, just missing the FPGA modules.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 29/04/2026

Actually, meet Sensor Kid-kun 😅

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 26/04/2026

It later occurred to me that the 'kun' suffix can also be translated as 'kid' if you try hard enough, so then BASIC-kid can at least be contracted similarly. (The attempt with -guy is not quite the same, innit)

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 23/04/2026

Its Japanese name is べーしっ君 (bēshikkun) which is a contraction that could be translated as Mr. BASIC or BASIC-guy. However, the official English name is BASIC'n.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 23/04/2026

The ASCII #MSX #BASIC #compiler is often named wrong in English. It's not Kun-BASIC or Turbo-BASIC, but BASIC'n, as apparent on cover of its associated manga. That name is also embedded in the ROM of the MSX2+ edition. Another somewhat valid name is XBASIC, which was its codename during development.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 15/04/2026

MS² supports 12-bit as well, and arbitrary sampling frequencies! This lets you find the sweet spot in bit-depth and sampling frequency for optimal quality/size ratio. Also, 4OP FM actually does offer unique sounds. MS² beyond v1.0 will improve operator volume control for optimal 4OP FM usage! (2/2)

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The New Image is developing MSX stuff

Hi! Ever since 1991 we develop MSX software, MSX systems, and (cross-)development tools, and share our knowledge with the community where we can. Please help us keep doing that :)

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 15/04/2026

Norakomi and Wolf released a video of the symponic and medieval soundtrack of MSX Legends, the first #MSX game using MS² ~ MoonSound Music Studio's full 42-channel capability. The video explains strategies for optimizing the sample RAM usage, but actually it ignores several MS² features. (1/2)

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MSX Legends - Music

YouTube video by Bart Velzen

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 15/04/2026

MSX Association reports that recently unearthed documents suggest that the number of #MSX machines sold worldwide is around 6 million! This is 50% higher than the commonly cited number of 4 million that was once published in MSX Magazine.

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 05/04/2026

@fabulous8bit.bsky.social posted a video of the title song for Go Figure, another 42-channel OPL4 song made by Wolf in MS² ~ MoonSound Music Studio, my music editor for #MSX. The video talks about how the composition relates to the game. The pushing and thumping feel with 'hits' are a perfect fit!

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 06/04/2026

The music power an MSX2 is able to produce in the right hands, and with the right tool, is truly mind blowing. MS² unlocks the OPL4's true potential. Become a #MSX Enthusiast member of TNI's Buy Me A Coffee page and start composing music with MS² too, or just help out with some casual support! 🙏🫶

buymeacoffee.com

The New Image is developing MSX stuff

Hi! Ever since 1991 we develop MSX software, MSX systems, and (cross-)development tools, and share our knowledge with the community where we can. Please help us keep doing that :)

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 05/04/2026

Thanks for making this video showing off MS²~ MoonSound Music Studio with such a great song! It really shows the advantage of combining FM and WAVE channels, doesn't it ✨

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spacemoai @spacemoai.tni.nl · 05/04/2026

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