P8X Game System

Development Environment Console Portable Console

The P8X Game System is a retro-style open-source game console based on the Parallax Propeller microcontroller. The system is completely programmable for both video and audio outputs with default drivers for PAL, NTSC, VGA and sound chips emulation. The board design is completely through-hole to be easy to build for any hobbyists.

Features

Up to 320x240 pixels, 64-colors resolution

8x8 pixels tiles, 8x8 up to 32x32 pixels sprites

Multiple video modes: PAL, NTSC and VGA

Sound chips emulation: AY-3-8910, SN76489 and SID/MOS8580

Supports two 8-buttons controllers

Easy to use C-based development environment

Specifications

GPU 80MHz Parallax Propeller P8X32A 32k RAM (internal) RGB+sync video output



CPU 80MHz Parallax Propeller P8X32A 32k RAM (internal) 128k RAM (external) Stereo audio output



Game Cartridge Up to 512k EEPROM for graphics Up to 512k EEPROM for code Expansion pins for additional features



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