PV-1000 explained

PV-1000 should not be confused with Casio PB-1000.

Casio PV-1000
Manufacturer:Casio
Type:Home video game console
Generation:Third
Price:14,800¥
Lifespan:1983-1984
Media:ROM cartridge
Input:Joystick
Cpu:Zilog Z80 @ 3.579 MHz
Memory:2 KB RAM
Display:256 x 192 resolution, 8 colours
Successor:Casio Loopy
Graphics:NEC D65010G031
Sound:NEC D65010G031 - 3 square wave voices, 6 bits to control the period

The is a third-generation home video game console manufactured by Casio and released in Japan in 1983. It was discontinued less than a year after release.

History

The PV-1000 was released in October 1983. It was only released in Japan where it sold for 14,800 yen. Casio failed to achieve a significant market share. According to retrogames.co.uk the console was pulled after several weeks due to low sales.[1]

PV-2000

The PV-2000 was released shortly after the PV1000. It's intended as a home computer and features an integrated keyboard. It is compatible with PV-1000 controllers but not its games, as it features a different architecture.[2]

In the same year Casio released two other consoles, the PV-7 and the PV-16 which were MSX computers.

Technical details

The PV-1000 is powered by a Zilog Z80 CPU, with 2 KB RAM, with 1 KB allocated as VRAM. It also has an additional 1 KB devoted to a character generator. The console contains a NEC D65010G031 chip used to output video and sound. It can generate 256×192 pixels with 8 colours. It had three square wave voices with 6 bits to control the period.[3]

PV-1000 games

Only thirteen games were released for the Casio PV-1000:

Note: Cartridges #8 and #13 were never released. Often rumored to be Galaga and Front Line (which were released on the Casio PV-2000).

PV-2000 games

Only eleven games were released for the Casio PV-2000:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Casio PV-1000 - Boxed *MINT from Retrogames. 2020-08-31. www.retrogames.co.uk.
  2. Web site: PV-1000 details. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151225064754/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=2&c=849. 2015-12-25. 2009-12-19.
  3. Web site: a complete guide to soundchips by plogue. 42.