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MSX1
The MSX1 is a computer developed by Microsoft. It was released in 1983.
This system scrapes metadata for the “msx” group(s) and loads the msx1 set from the currently selected theme, if available.
Grouped with the “msx” group of systems.
Quick reference
- Accepted ROM formats:
.dsk,.mx1,.rom,.zip,.7z,.cas,.m3u - Folder:
/userdata/roms/msx1
| Emulators |
|---|
| libretro: bluemsx |
| libretro: fmsx |
| openmsx |
| CLK |
BIOS
BlueMSX (DEFAULT): Download the BlueMSX standalone version, available at http://bluemsx.msxblue.com/rel_download/blueMSXv282full.zip, then extract the “Databases” and “Machines” folders and add them to the /userdata/bios folder.
FMSX: Requires the following files (available with fmsx distribution), in the /userdata/bios folder:
- CARTS.SHA
- CYRILLIC.FNT
- DISK.ROM
- FMPAC.ROM
- FMPAC16.ROM
- ITALIC.FNT
- KANJI.ROM
- MSX.ROM
- MSX2.ROM
- MSX2EXT.ROM
- MSX2P.ROM
- MSX2PEXT.ROM
- MSXDOS2.ROM
- PAINTER.ROM
- RS232.ROM
CLK requires the following BIOS files:
| MD5 checksum | Share file path | Description |
|---|---|---|
364a1a579fe5cb8dba54519bcfcdac0d | bios/MSX/msx.rom | Generic MSX BIOS |
6f69cc8b5ed761b03afd78000dfb0e19 | bios/MSX/fmpac.rom | FM-PAC ROM |
Except the case, these two files should be identical to the ones you get for FMSX.
ROMs
Place your MSX1 ROMs in /userdata/roms/msx1.
Emulators
RetroArch
RetroArch (formerly SSNES), is a ubiquitous frontend that can run multiple “cores”, which are essentially the emulators themselves. The most common cores use the libretro API, so that's why cores run in RetroArch in Batocera are referred to as “libretro: (core name)”. RetroArch aims to unify the feature set of all libretro cores and offer a universal, familiar interface independent of platform.
RetroArch configuration
RetroArch offers a Quick Menu accessed by pressing [HOTKEY] + 
which can be used to alter various things like RetroArch and core options, and controller mapping. Most RetroArch related settings can be altered from Batocera's EmulationStation.
Standardized features available to all libretro cores: msx1.videomode, msx1.videomode, msx1.ratio, msx1.shaderset, msx1.smooth, msx1.integerscale, msx1.bezel, msx1.bezel_stretch, msx1.hud, msx1.bezel.tattoo, msx1.bezel.tattoo_corner, msx1.bezel.tattoo_file, msx1.bezel.resize_tattoo, msx1.ai_service_enabled, msx1.ai_target_lang, msx1.ai_service_url, msx1.ai_service_pause, msx1.runahead, msx1.secondinstance, msx1.video_frame_delay_auto, msx1.vrr_runloop_enable, msx1.video_threaded
ES setting name batocera.conf_key | Description ⇒ ES option key_value |
|---|---|
| Settings that apply to all cores of this emulator | |
GRAPHICS API msx1.gfxbackend | Choose which graphics API library to use. Vulkan may not work for every core. ⇒ OpenGL gl, GLCore glcore, Vulkan vulkan. |
AUDIO LATENCY msx1.audio_latency | In milliseconds. Can reduce crackling/cutting out. ⇒ 256 256, 192 192, 128 128, 64 64, 32 32, 16 16, 8 8. |
ALLOW ROTATION msx1.video_allow_rotate | Allow cores to set rotation. ⇒ On true, Off false. |
CONTROLLER TO LIGHT GUN msx1.lightgun_map | Map controller inputs to light gun inputs. ⇒ On true, Off false. |
libretro: bluemsx
libretro: bluemsx configuration
blueMSX is a cycle-accurate, open-source MSX/SVI/ColecoVision/SG-1000 emulator with high compatibility. This is the libretro port of it.
Standardized features for this core: msx1.rewind, msx1.autosave, msx1.padtokeyboard, msx1.cheevos
ES setting name batocera.conf_key | Description ⇒ ES option key_value |
|---|---|
| Settings that apply to all systems this core supports | |
REDUCE SPRITE FLICKERING global.bluemsx_nospritelimits | Enhancement. Remove the four sprites per line limit. ⇒ Off False, On True. |
libretro: fmsx
libretro: fmsx configuration
Standardized features for this core: msx1.rewind, msx1.autosave, msx1.netplay, msx1.cheevos
openmsx
openmsx configuration
Standardized features available to all cores of this emulator: msx1.videomode, msx1.padtokeyboard, msx1.videomode, msx1.bezel, msx1.bezel_stretch, msx1.hud, msx1.bezel.tattoo, msx1.bezel.tattoo_corner, msx1.bezel.tattoo_file, msx1.bezel.resize_tattoo
CLK
CLK aka Clock Signal is a multi-system emulator that is focused on low-latency emulation, that can be used for MSX1. CLK has been added to Batocera 42.
Controls
Here are the default MSX1's controls shown on a Batocera RetroPad:
Troubleshooting
Further troubleshooting
For further troubleshooting, refer to the generic support pages.
- systems/msx1.txt
- Last modified: 5 months ago
- by wizzard