Amstrad CPC

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The Amstrad CPC is an 8-bit home computer line from the 1980s, popular in Europe for gaming and productivity software.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 8-bit computer
home computer
bus proprietary expansion edge connector
category 1980s home computer
colourPaletteSize 27 colours
contemporaryWith Atari 8-bit family
Commodore 64
ZX Spectrum
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
cpu Zilog Z80A
linked to: Zilog Z80
cpuClockSpeed 4 MHz
designFeature all-in-one unit with built-in tape or disk drive
monitor included in standard package
discontinued early 1990s
displayChip CRTC (Motorola 6845 compatible)
family CPC464
CPC464 Plus
linked to: Amstrad CPC

CPC6128
CPC6128 Plus
linked to: CPC6128

CPC664
graphicsModes Mode 0 160x200 16 colours
Mode 1 320x200 4 colours
Mode 2 640x200 2 colours
introduced 1984
keyboardType full-stroke keyboard
manufacturer Amstrad
memory 128 KB RAM (higher-end models)
64 KB RAM (base models)
notableUse educational software
home gaming
word processing
operatingSystem Amstrad firmware BASIC in ROM
popularRegion Europe
France
Spain
United Kingdom
powerSupply integrated into monitor
primaryLanguage Locomotive BASIC
primaryMarket home computing
productivity software
video games
softwareDistribution 3-inch floppy disks
cassette tapes
soundChannels 3
soundChip General Instrument AY-3-8912
soundType PSG
storage 3-inch floppy disk
compact cassette
successor Amstrad CPC Plus series
linked to: Amstrad CPC
wordSize 8-bit

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Mario Bros. portedTo Amstrad CPC
Amstrad CPC family CPC464 Plus
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Amstrad CPC successor Amstrad CPC Plus series
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Zilog Z80 usedIn Amstrad CPC
Gradius platform Amstrad CPC
Daimakaimura platform Amstrad CPC
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Final Fight platform Amstrad CPC
Contra platform Amstrad CPC
Enchanter platform Amstrad CPC
Spellbreaker platform Amstrad CPC
Stationfall platform Amstrad CPC
Amstrad notableProduct Amstrad CPC
Amstrad notableProduct Amstrad CPC 464
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Amstrad notableProduct Amstrad CPC 664
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Amstrad notableProduct Amstrad CPC 6128
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CPC464 family Amstrad CPC series
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CPC6128 family Amstrad CPC
Locomotive BASIC designedFor Amstrad CPC
Locomotive BASIC bundledWith Amstrad CPC464
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Locomotive BASIC bundledWith Amstrad CPC664
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Locomotive BASIC bundledWith Amstrad CPC6128
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Ballblazer platform Amstrad CPC
AY-3-8912 usedIn Amstrad CPC
ZX Spectrum competitor Amstrad CPC
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CPC664 partOfSeries Amstrad CPC
Sorcerer platform Amstrad CPC
CP/M-Plus runsOn Amstrad CPC computers
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R-Type hasPort Amstrad CPC
Nemesis platform Amstrad CPC
Nemesis platform Amstrad CPC
Ghosts 'n Goblins platform Amstrad CPC
Ghouls'n Ghosts platform Amstrad CPC
Yamaha YM2149 usedIn Amstrad CPC
Yamaha YM2149 usedIn Amstrad CPC 6128
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Shinobi platform Amstrad CPC
Ikari Warriors series platform Amstrad CPC
U.S. Gold publishedOnPlatform Amstrad CPC
Yamaha YM2149F usedIn Amstrad CPC
Yamaha YM2149F usedIn Amstrad CPC 464
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Yamaha YM2149F usedIn Amstrad CPC 664
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Yamaha YM2149F usedIn Amstrad CPC 6128
linked to: Amstrad CPC