Sharp X68000 PRO

The Sharp X68000 PRO repackaged the X68000 architecture in a conventional horizontal desktop enclosure in 1989. It retained the 10 MHz 68000-class processor and multimedia chipset but expanded the system to four internal expansion slots.

The standard model used dual floppy drives, while the PRO-HD included a 40MB hard disk. Its greater expandability made it particularly suitable for professional graphics, music and development work.

Notable Features

• Horizontal desktop case rather than the usual twin-tower design.
• Four expansion slots provided greater flexibility than tower models.
• PRO-HD configuration included a 40MB hard disk.

Historical Significance

• Adapted the X68000 for users who valued conventional desktop placement and extensive expansion.
• Popular for upgraded graphics, MIDI and development configurations.

Collector's Notes

• The wide case and additional slots make complete PRO systems physically distinctive.
• As with other models, power-supply capacitors and backup batteries should be inspected.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Sharp X68000 PRO
Manufacturer	Sharp
Launched	Tuesday, January 3, 1989
Country	Japan
CPU	Hitachi HD68HC000 at 10 MHz
Units Sold
Form Factor	Twin-tower desktop
Display	Multi-frequency RGB monitor support
Expansion	Two expansion slots
Graphical Environment	SX-Window 2.0
Operating System	Human68k 2.0
Storage	Two 5.25-inch floppy drives; HD configuration included 40MB hard disk
Sound	Yamaha YM2151 FM and OKI MSM6258 ADPCM
Graphics	Sharp X68000 custom graphics chipset
RAM	2MB standard, expandable to 12MB
CPU Speed	10 MHz