Pierre Gielen wrote:
>Wouldn't it be nice to have both? I'd like a new MSX that has new
>capabilities but is also compatible AND fast when running 'old' software. It
>sounds like I'll have to buy both a Z180 and a Z380 board...
The problem is that you CAN'T make a 100% compatible system with either of
them. A lot of old programs (games, demo's, maybe even others) rely on the
specific timing of the Z80.
Even when running Z180 or Z380 at 3.58MHz, they will still be too fast and
cause problems with timing-sensitive programs.
It's exactly why turboR still has a Z80 inside!
Patriek
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