PC-FX

For emulators, see PC-FX emulators, and for game recommendations, see NEC PC-FX.

PC-FX

Manufacturer	NEC
Generation	Fifth generation
Release date	December 23, 1994 (JP)
Media type	CD-ROM
Predecessor	TurboDuo

The PC-FX is a 32-bit home video game console co-developed by NEC and Hudson Soft. Released in December 1994, it is based on the NEC V810 CPU and CD-ROM, and was intended as the successor to the PC Engine (known overseas as the TurboGrafx-16). Unlike its predecessor, the PC-FX was only released in Japan.

Its form factor is like that of a tower PC, intended to be similarly upgradeable. The PC-FX was uncompelling in the marketplace due to lack of a 3D polygon-based graphics chip, high price, and limited developer support and is considered a commercial failure. It was discontinued in February 1998 and NEC subsequently exited the home video game console business.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
CPU	32bit NEC V810 RISC @21.5MHz MIPS: 15.5
Memory	Main RAM: 2MB VRAM: 1.25MB CD-ROM Data Cache Memory: 256KB Back-up RAM: 32KB ROM: 1MB
Video	Television Output Type: NTSC Video Output: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm S-Video Output: Bright-Signal: 1.0Vp-p 75 ohm Color-Signal: 0.286Vp-p 75 ohm
Graphics	Maximum On-screen colors: 16,777,000 Resolution: 640x480 Maximum Parallax: 9 layers Effects: Rotation, magnification, reduction, cellophane, fade, priority Image Compression: JPEG w/Run Length compression, full-screen/true color decompression at 30fps, Kodak Photo CD compatible.
Sound	16-Bit Stereo w/2 ADPCM channels and 6 sample channels at 44.1kHz. Sound Output: 1.0 Vrms (0db) Sound Frequency: 20Hz~20kHz
CD-ROM Drive	Standard 2x CD-ROM drive compatible with 12mm/8cm CD
Input / Expansion	2 PAD Terminals EXT1 (for Back-up memory) EXT2 (for extra functions) EXT3 (for main memory expansion)
Dimensions	132mm (width) x 267mm (depth) x 244mm (height)
Supported formats	FX-CD, CD-DA, CD+G, CD+EG, Photo CD
Power consumption	16W / AC 100V
Weight	Approximately 2.9kg