Other Computers:8 bit computers

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When the Amstrad CPC range entered the market, plenty of personal home computers were already available.

As the Amstrad CPC was complete and ready to use at a fair price, it managed to conquer good parts of the 8 bit market... And many computers were promptly removed from the market thanks to Amstrad.


Notable Z80-based computers:

  • Sinclair (ZX80/81, ZX Spectrum) (UK)
  • Amstrad PCW (UK)
  • Enterprise 64/128 (UK)
  • Camputers Lynx (UK)
  • Memotech MTX (UK)
  • Sam CoupĂ© (UK)
  • Klein-Computer (KC85, KC87, KC Compact) (Germany)
  • Philips VG 5000 (France)
  • Micronique Hector (USA / France)
  • Tandy TRS-80 (USA)
  • Mattel Aquarius (USA)
  • Coleco Adam (USA)
  • MSX Standard (various producers)
  • Sega SC-3000 (Japan)
  • Sord M5 (Japan)
  • NEC PC (PC-6001, PC-6601, PC-8001, PC-8801) (Japan)
  • Sharp (MZ, X1) (Japan)
  • Toshiba Pasopia (Japan)
  • EACA Colour Genie (Hong Kong)
  • Tatung Einstein (Taiwan / UK)
  • MicroBee (Australia)


Notable 6502-based computers:


Other notable 8-bit computers:


Notable 8-bit machines with dual CPUs:

  • Commodore SuperPET (6502+6809)
  • Commodore 128 (6502+Z80)
  • Tandy TRS-80 Model 16 (Z80+68000)
  • MSX Turbo-R (Z80+R800)
  • Sharp MZ-2800 (Z80+80286)
  • Matra Alice 8000 (6803+8088)