Panasonic FS-A1GT

The FS-A1GT was the flagship MSX turbo R with 512 KB RAM, MIDI interfaces, PCM audio and the enhanced graphics and disk facilities of the mature MSX platform.

As the final commercial MSX computer model, it represents the endpoint of the standard’s original hardware development.

Notable Features

• 512 KB RAM
• Built-in MIDI input and output
• R800 processor, PCM audio and MSX-MUSIC FM synthesis

Historical Significance

• As the final commercial MSX computer model, it represents the endpoint of the standard’s original hardware development.

Collector’s Notes

• Complete systems should include the mouse, manuals and disks; floppy belts and electrolytic capacitors may require service.
• Memory, storage, displays and expansion hardware should be documented because configurations often changed during a system’s working life.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Panasonic FS-A1GT
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Launched	Friday, November 1, 1991
Launch Price	¥99,800
Country	Japan
CPU	ASCII R800 and Z80A compatible core
Units Sold
MIDI	Built-in MIDI IN, OUT and THRU
Form Factor	Keyboard console
Power	Internal mains power supply
Networking	None built in
Operating System	MSX BASIC / MSX-DOS as supported
Expansion / I/O	Two cartridge slots on later models, joystick, printer and video connections
Keyboard	Integrated Japanese keyboard
Storage	Built-in 720 KB 3.5-inch floppy drive
Sound	PSG, YM2413 FM and 8-bit PCM
Colours	MSX palette and modes appropriate to generation
Graphics	Yamaha V9958 with MSX2+ modes
Display	Television or RGB monitor
ROM	MSX BIOS, BASIC and model-specific firmware
RAM	512 KB main RAM, 16 KB SRAM and 128 KB video RAM
CPU Speed	Z80A at 3.58 MHz plus R800 at 7.16 MHz