ColecoVision
Coleco · Released August 1, 1982

ColecoVision

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Key specs
Storage
8 GB
Highlights

Specs that matter

Performance
GPU
TMS9928A ( NTSC ) TMS9929A ( PAL )
Storage
8/16/24/32 KB
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RAM / storage8/16/24/32 KB
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Available in 8, 16, 24, 32 KB.
Product data

Full specifications

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The ColecoVision has three distinct memory maps
two are connected to the CPU, and one is behind the Video Display Controller.
General-Purpose RAM
1 KB
CPU
Zilog Z80A (NEC version) at 3.58 MHz
GPU
TMS9928A ( NTSC ) TMS9929A ( PAL )
Video RAM
16 KB
Video
Texas Instruments TMS9928A Video Display Controller
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Granularity
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$80
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$8000
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$6000
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$2000
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White
14
Gray
13
Magenta
12
Dark Green
11
Light Yellow
10
Dark Yellow
Index
Color
Functions to make setting sprite tables easier
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Bitmap
Displays a 64x48 color bitmap.
ROM BIOS
8 KB
Sound
Texas Instruments SN76489A Digital Complex Sound Generator
Release Date
August 1982
Storage
8 GB
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