Casio PV-16

The Casio PV-16 developed the entry-level PV design with 16 KB RAM while retaining its compact keyboard and MSX1 cartridge software compatibility.

It offered a modestly more capable version of Casio’s unusually small MSX computer.

Notable Features

• 16 KB RAM
• Compact MSX1 enclosure
• Standard cartridge software

Historical Significance

• It offered a modestly more capable version of Casio’s unusually small MSX computer.

Collector’s Notes

• Memory remains limited for many programs; inspect keyboard response and retain the matching power supply.
• Memory, storage, displays and expansion hardware should be documented because configurations often changed during a system’s working life.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Casio PV-16
Manufacturer	Casio
Launched	Tuesday, January 1, 1985
Country	Japan
CPU	Zilog Z80A compatible
Units Sold
Form Factor	Keyboard console
Power	Internal or external mains supply
Networking	None built in
Operating System	MSX BASIC; MSX-DOS on disk-equipped models
Expansion / I/O	Cartridge, cassette, joystick, printer and video connections
Keyboard	Integrated keyboard
Storage	Cartridge and cassette
Sound	AY-3-8910-compatible three-voice PSG plus noise
Colours	16 on MSX1; expanded palette on MSX2/2+
Graphics	TMS9918-family 256 x 192 pixel graphics
Display	Television or monitor
ROM	MSX BIOS and BASIC plus model firmware
RAM	16 KB main RAM and 16 KB video RAM
CPU Speed	3.58 MHz