#hit-bit

SONY Hit-Bit HB-101 (1984)

The Sony Hit-Bit HB-101 is one of the best-known and most distinctive Sony MSX1 home computers from the 1980s. “Hit-Bit” was Sony’s MSX product line name, and the HB-101 is still popular among retro collectors because of its compact, highly recognizable design.

Technically, it’s a classic MSX1 machine: a Sharp LH-0080 (Z80A-compatible) CPU at ~3.58 MHz, 16 KB RAM (the European HB-101P version often had 32 KB), 16 KB VRAM, and 2 cartridge slots, which made it very practical for games and expansions.

Here’s a new remake of a magazine ad. This is Sony HIT-BIT SMC-777C. Original version.

This is the ad that gave me the idea of doing this series so I really wanted to do this one. It also features the japanese singer Seiko Matsuda. I guess she was very popular by 1984.

I’m really enjoying making these. Looking forward to making another one. :)