AY-3-8912

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amstrad_CPC
gptkbp:based_on previous General Instrument designs
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:General_Instrument
gptkbp:has_method graphics processing
sound generation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AY-3-8912
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:Coleco_Vision
gptkb:Magnavox_Odyssey_2
gptkb:Intellivision
gptkb:Atari_2600
gptkbp:is_considered_as pioneering technology
gptkbp:is_known_for simple architecture
iconic status in gaming
ease of programming
sound effects generation
early video game graphics
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:video_game
gptkb:AY-3_series
gaming nostalgia
retro gaming history
gaming hardware evolution
early computer games
video game development history
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:video_game
gptkb:Educational_Institution
puzzle games
arcade cabinets
home computers
simulation games
training simulators
music games
home video game systems
console emulators
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Instrument_Corporation
gptkbp:notable_for high availability
low-cost production
influencing future designs
contributing to gaming culture
gptkbp:number_of_games gptkb:40
gptkbp:ram limited RAM
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1978
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:AY-3-8913
gptkbp:speed 1.79 M Hz
gptkbp:successor gptkb:AY-3-8913
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Tetris
gptkbp:used_in video game consoles