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173 bytes added, 10 November
/* CRTC-II (aka Type 5) */
*Three-state Control of MA/RA Output
This chip was never used by Amstrad. However, some CPC enthusiasts have replaced the original CRTC chip in their CPC with this one.  With this chip, split-screen becomes easy: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCTf3DWFVc4 Split-screen functionality demoed in BASIC]. And 3 new graphics modes are available: [https://thecheshirec.at/2024/11/10/trois-nouveaux-modes-video-grace-au-crtc-5/ New graphics modes in BASIC]
This is the cheapest way to upgrade the CPC's graphics capabilities, costing only 1.29€. [https://thecheshirec.at/2024/05/19/des-crtc5-a-129e/ Source]
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