The Sega AI Computer (AIセガコンピュータ) is a home computer launched by Sega in 1986. It was released in Japan only, with plans to be released in North America under the name Sega DI 8300. Its purpose was to be used in schools, and thus featured only edutainment software. The computer used a large rectangular touchpad that was customizable via custom overlays bundled with most of its programs.
Technical specifications CPU: 16-bit NEC V20 at 5 MHz ROM: 512 KB total (as actually found in system) 2x64 KB system ROM ("Operating System, Prolog") 1x128 KB character ROM 2x128 KB speech ROM RAM: 128 KB Software on Sega My Cards (128 KB to 256 KB). Software on audio cassettes. Video : Yamaha V9938 (Resolution 256x212) with 64 KB VRAM. Sound: SN76489 PSG Inputs: Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons. Inputs: Microphone input. Inputs/Outputs: a RS232 Centronics port Cassette drive : 9.6 kb/s. Optional keyboard peripheral. Optional Sound Box peripheral with a YM2151 FM chip.
Emulation It was emulated in 2024 by the MAME emulator.
Software There are 22 known releases.
TitleRelease yearAI Enikki1986Alice World1988Andersen Dream1988Arabian Night1988Cinderella Labyrinth1988Columbus Map1988Cosmic Train1988English Wonder School: Eigo de Game - Popo's Adventure1989English Wonder School: Eigo de Ohanashi - Folk & Fairy Tales1989Gulliver Pocket1988Mozart Academy1988Ocean Fantasy1988Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Melody1987Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Music Rhythm1987Pinpon Pasokon: Pinpon Numbers1987Ranran Melody1988Robinson Land1988Runrun Music1988Surasura Moji Wonder School: Henshin Kanji1988Surasura Moji Wonder School: Okeiko Hanamaru Aiueo1988Surasura Moji Wonder School: WakuWaku ABC to 1231988Tantan Rhythm1988
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