{"product_id":"u2-sx-e15-hd-2nd-generation-msx-console","title":"u2-SX E15 HD - 2nd Generation MSX++ Console","description":"\u003cp\u003e🎬 \u003cstrong\u003eWatch the Demo Video:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xqriqp9z8PM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eu2-SX E15 HD - Official Demo on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eu2-SX E15 HDMI using the QMTECH EP4CE15F23 core board and based on SM-X HB Mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, QMTECH stopped producing the EP4CE15F23 core board in the first half of 2024. But I solved this problem and designed a compatible core board with the permission of QMTECH, which is the fundamental reason for the continuation of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo improve VGA quality, I have added an external video DAC, and I changed the keyboard layout to US layout, and I also solidified the u2-SX startup logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo the firmware is not compatible with SM-X HB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is no surprise that Victor is the creator of SM-X, which means all the second-generation 1ChipMSX clones are based on SM-X.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSX-2 is a partial clone of SM-X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSX-Lite is a full clone of SM-X HB Mini.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSX-E is a combination of SM-X and MiST clones. This is similar to Victor's Multicore 2p.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy did you make it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo continue the legacy of the EP4CE15F23-based SM-X HB Mini platform with improved video quality, a custom compatible core board, and enhanced features — making it accessible again after QMTECH discontinued the original core board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with first-generation OCM (such as uMSX) and other second-generation OCM hardware, it has the following characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVGA + HDMI video output simultaneously. Audio can be output through HDMI and 3.5mm headphone jack at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCassette audio input function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional independent audio power supply, preamplifier and headphone amplifier chips — true audiophile-grade sound quality. The volume is adjustable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent video DAC chip eliminates all ripple and bleed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFranky firmware is pre-installed and can run a few SMS games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS\/2 Mouse Port, USB Keyboard Support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional 4-layer PCB layout and routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual PSG, compatible with MegaFlash ROM SCC+SD standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidi Port by Joyport2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlot-3 Expansion Bus Port Support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","offers":[{"title":"1x Joymega+MD Controller \/ US","offer_id":46176807092421,"sku":null,"price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x Joymega+2x MD Controller \/ US","offer_id":46176807125189,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1x Joymega+MD Controller \/ EU","offer_id":46176807518405,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x Joymega+2x MD Controller \/ EU","offer_id":46176807551173,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8507\/1813\/files\/9a381e881af90d88c2eb1f3d652f4c0c.jpg?v=1776826036","url":"https:\/\/denjhang.myshopify.com\/products\/u2-sx-e15-hd-2nd-generation-msx-console","provider":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}