Bandai RX-78
| Manufacturer | Bandai |
|---|---|
| Type | Home computer |
| Release date | July 1983 |
| Introductory price | ¥59,800 (Japan) |
| Media | Cartridges, Compact Cassette |
| Operating system | BS-BASIC |
| CPU | SHARP LH0080A (Z80A) @ 4.1 MHz |
| Memory | 30KB RAM; 8KB ROM |
| Graphics | 192 × 184, 27 colors |
| Sound | SN76489 (3× voices (4 octaves) with 1 noise generator) |
| Connectivity | 2× Joystick, 1× RF, 1× RCA, 2× ROM cartridge |
| Power | 10W |
| Predecessor | Bandai Arcadia |
| Successor | Playdia |
The Bandai RX-78 is a Japanese 8-bit microcomputer manufactured by Bandai. Its name comes from the RX-78-2 Gundam.
It was released in July 1983, the RX-78 had a release cost of 59,800 yen, and was sold with a dozen of games and software, including a BASIC interpreter cartridge featuring a cassette tape interface.
The Bandai RX-78 was primarily a gaming machine, with two joysticks included. Software was available on cartridges or cassettes.