MSX demos & stuff
category: general [glöplog]
I just acquired a Philips MSX machine, with a cassette unit. Is there any way to download MSX software, and transfer it to the machine? I mean, some way like the x1541 cable for the C-64, etc.
The easiest way is probably just getting a (for MSXes much more common) 3,5"" DD drive, those can read DOS formatted disks. :)
(sorry for not being of much help)
(sorry for not being of much help)
unfortunately the 3,5" 1DD/2DD disks are pretty much the only supported medium for demos. At least i don't know of any cassette ones.
And as skrebbel mentioned, it's really easy to transfer stuff then.
And as skrebbel mentioned, it's really easy to transfer stuff then.
I see, thanks. I'll try to get one from eBay.
All demos I know of must be started from MSX-DOS. Never came across any MSX-1 demos you could start from basic. So yeah, you would need a diskdrive.
The only annoying thing on the MSX is the small number of available demos.
Since you acquired a MSX, it would be cool that you try to code something on this machine !
Since you acquired a MSX, it would be cool that you try to code something on this machine !
Actually it is for research purposes.
By the way, I also have an Oric Atmos, but without a power supply or any data storage unit. Can someone help me finding such things? There are none on eBay.
Damn it, I would love to see Dbug's demos on the real thing =)
(I had a friend who had an Oric years ago. Played a few games on that system too back in the day. I wonder what became of him)
(I had a friend who had an Oric years ago. Played a few games on that system too back in the day. I wonder what became of him)
Nezbie: If you come to Function party, you'll be able to see these Oric demos, since I'm coming with my Atmos and Microdisc 3" disc drive unit
Don't you have such stuff for sale?