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Review: MSX0 Stack – Handheld MSX Revival Is A Bitter Disappointment

11 months ago MSXALL

Needed longer in the oven.

When Kazuhiko Nishi introduced the MSX computer line in 1983, he aimed to offer something different to other 8-bit micros on the market.

His vision of a standardised computer system allowed any licensed manufacturer to launch an MSX-compatible computer while also adding their own variations. Some offered optional disk drives, some boasted additional cartridge slots, while others were even more specialized, with unique features like LaserDisc compatibility.

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The MSX Port Of Hydlide Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Week

12 months ago MSXALL

Arrives September 5th on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan.

The MSX port of T&E Soft’s 1984 action-RPG Hydlide will be the next game to come to the Nintendo Switch as part of D4 Enterprise’s EGGCONSOLE series of retro reissues.

It will arrive on the Japanese eShop next week on September 5th (as spotted by Gosokkyu) and is expected to be released on international storefronts shortly after. If previous EGGCONSOLE releases are anything to go by, it will be presented pretty much as it was back in 1985, with the only notable addition being the inclusion of an English how-to-play section and menus to help players get started, as well as a gallery featuring development artwork.

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