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APF-MP1000

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APF-MP1000
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ManufacturerAPF Electronics Inc
TypeVideo game console
GenerationSecond generation
Lifespan1978
MediaCartridges TheKingsTable (talk) 20:00, 16 February 2014 (UTC)

The APF-MP1000 is an early 8-bit cartridge-based game console released in 1978 by APF Electronics Inc. The controllers are non-detachable joysticks which also have numeric keypads. The APF-MP1000 can only be used with a color TV and comes built-in with the game Rocket Patrol. The APF-MP1000 is a part of the APF Imagination Machine.

It is the successor to the APF TV Fun line of first generation consoles.

Technical specifications

  • CPU : Motorola 6800 (8 bit) @ 3.579 MHz
  • RAM : 1 KB
  • Palette : 8 colors
  • Resolution : 256x192
  • Power Supply: 7.5 V AC 0.8 A or 12 V DC 0.5 A

    TheKingsTable (talk) 20:00, 16 February 2014 (UTC)

    Cartridge list

    Some APF-M1000 games
    • MG1008 Backgammon
    • MG1006 Baseball
    • MG1007 Blackjack
    • MG1004 Bowling/Micro Match
    • MG1012 Boxing
    • MG1005 Brickdown/Shooting Gallery
    • MG1009 Casino I: Roulette/Keno/Slots
    • MG1001 Catena
    • MG1003 Hangman/Tic Tac Toe/Doodle
    • MG1011 Pinball/Dungeon Hunt/Blockout
    • Built-In Rocket Patrol
    • MG1013 Space Destroyers
    • MG1010 UFO/Sea Monster/Break It Down/Rebuild/Shoot

    Further reading

    "APF MP-1000 Game Console Programming"
    APF MP-1000 page at Old-Computers.com museum