Konix 32-bit System

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  1. GigaDrive

    GigaDrive Enthusiastic Member

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    Years after the 16-bit Konix MultiSystem / Slipstream was canceled, there was a 32-bit Konix system, I think it was ultimately called the TXE MultiSystem.

    Here's an report about it from EGM Number 45 - April 1993

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    I've listed this system before in various unreleased console threads.

    I remember seeing a picture of it in GameFan magazine. It was a black box like a CD player, also kind of resembling the Amiga CDTV. I also recall it used a 386 microprocessor. There's no way the TXE MultiSystem would've been able to compete with the PlayStation, the Saturn or even the PC-FX. Probably not even the 3DO or Jaguar. I'd say it was a 32-bit machine in the same class as the CD32 or FM Towns Marty.

    More info:

    http://www.konixmultisystem.co.uk/index.php?id=msu

     
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  2. kuja

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    That's quite interesting. I've certainly never heard of one before.
     
  3. Mqark

    Mqark Robust Member

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    So, I've got a bit more info regarding MSU but nothing specific about the prototype for the 32bit Konix. I haven't got round to putting it up on the website:

    From an e-mail to me:
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    FYI

    MSU Staff 1992 - 1997

    Wyn Holloway - Chairman
    Keith Hall - Managing Director (deceased)
    Christian Armstrong - PA to the Directors
    John Watts - Head of R&D
    Mike Baxter - Marketing and PR
    Rob Kent - Senior Hardware Architect
    Keith Goodyer - Product Development Manager
    Martin Brenan - ASIC Designer
    Christian Pennycate - Senior Software Engineer
    Geoff Philips - Software / Hardware Test Engineer
    Wayne Maw - Software Engineer
    James Marshal - Hardware Designer
    Steve Logue - Software Engineer
    Ken Jarvis - Graphics Designer


    Several of us quit Konix/MSU in 1996 and founded World Callnet Inc. which designed the M@IL.TV chipset http://smartdata.usbid.com/datasheets/usbid/2000/2000-q1/mailtvflyr.pdf marketed by Zilog to TV manufactures to add internet connectivity into a TV set. We also launched the UKs first FREE ISP service I am still in contact with most of the 90's team, Indeed many of them continue to work with me since the 90's.

    Konix / MSU had a very special R&D culture, that continues today - indeed we still call it the Konix method, even though half the people that work for me today have no idea who Konix ever were.

    Keith Goodyer
    MSU/KONIX 1992 - 1997
    ***********************************************************************

    I've not persued any of these people for more information or possible leads on prototype hardware etc.

    I'm still keen on finding the real working prototype for a Multisystem - but alas, I've just not got the time to invest anymore and I had a really good stab at finding out as much as I could.

    Mark.
     
  4. ASSEMbler

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    I must be getting old. It's not like this was ages ago.
     
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