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Émulateur MSX/MSX2/MSX2+

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MSX/MSX2/MSX2+ emulator. It covers the following systems: MSX, MSX Turbo R, MSX2, MSX2+, Spectravideo.

1. Installation

  1. Get the latest version from the project's official website.
  2. Extract the archive into a dedicated folder.
  3. Launch it once: it creates its configuration and subfolders.

2. System files

This emulator relies on files taken from the original machine. Extract them from hardware you own.

Files expected according to our listing:

  • MSX.ROM
  • MSX2.ROM

Indicated location: Machines/

MSX BIOS in the Machines folder

3. Accepted formats

.rom .mx1 .mx2 .dsk .cas

4. Good to know

  • These machines often boot to a command prompt: the game is launched via a command, not a menu.
  • Emulation speed matters: too fast, and the software becomes unplayable. Look for the speed or cycles setting.
  • The keyboard is the main input device; the emulated layout may differ from yours.
  • A setting that works for one machine won't necessarily work for others: adjust case by case.

5. Not working?

  • Refuses to start or black screen → a system file is missing, misnamed, or not in the expected location.
  • File rejected → its checksum doesn't match the expected one; the dump is probably incomplete or from a different model.
  • The game doesn't show up → check that its extension is one of the formats listed above.
  • The software runs too fast or too slow → adjust the emulation speed before anything else.