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Sega's super rare "AI Computer" from 1986 has been found
An AI computer from 1986, developed by Sega, has been found. What exactly was "AI" back then?
If you've ever followed the gaming world, you're probably familiar with Sega. As the company behind consoles like the Sega Genesis and beloved characters like Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega boasts a long and largely successful history. However, one of the company's lesser-known ventures was the Sega AI computer, which launched in Japan in 1986. It featured a 16-bit NEC V20 CPU clocked at 5MHz, 128KB of RAM, and used a combination of cassettes and Sega My Cards for software storage. Recently, one of these rare units was discovered and preserved, offering us a glimpse into what might be considered the first ever "AI computer."
A modding genius has resurrected a broken Sega Game Gear using a Raspberry Pi
Got an old Sega Game Gear lying around? Give it a second life with this project.
Playing handheld retro games using the original hardware can't be beat, but the devices of old are beginning to show their age. As these units celebrate their 30th birthday, the original production parts are beginning to give out, and repairing them can be complicated and expensive. However, a modding genius has shown that all you need is a special Raspberry Pi unit to "resurrect" a Sega Game Gear.
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