The Power of Vintage
Sierra On-Line Big Boxes
📦 Collection of Sierra Graphic Adventures
Sierra Entertainment, Inc.—originally known as On-Line Systems and later Sierra On-Line, Inc.—was an American video game developer and publisher established in 1979 by Ken and Roberta Williams. They played a groundbreaking role in the development of graphic adventure games, notably creating the genre's first title, Mystery House (1980).
Sega Mega Drive
Released in Japan in 1988 and in North America in 1989, the Sega Mega Drive is the successor of the 8-bit Sega Master System. Originally designed to compete with Nintendo’s NES and NEC’s PC Engine, it ultimately became the primary rival to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
- Released in Japan as the Mega Drive and in North America as the Genesis
- Launch Price (US, 1989): $189 – about $470 in 2025
- Units Sold Worldwide: Over 30.5 million units
- Successor: Mega Drive 2 (released in 1993), though many fans still consider the original Mega Drive the best version.
Commodore 128 Basic Commands
⌨️ C128 Basic 7.0 Commands
The Commodore 128 features two different processors, making it effectively three computers in one. It supports the following operating modes:
- C64 Mode – Uses the 8502 CPU with a 40-column display, providing full compatibility with Commodore 64 software
- C128 Mode – Also powered by the 8502 CPU, this mode supports both 40- and 80-column displays and unlocks the advanced features of the C128
- CP/M Mode – Runs on the Z80 CPU with support for both 40- and 80-column displays, allowing access to a wide range of CP/M software
Adlib Sound Card
AdLib Music Synthesizer Card Overview & Compatible Games
Released in August 1987, the AdLib Music Synthesizer Card was the first widely accepted add-on sound card for IBM PCs and compatibles. It was developed by the Canadian company AdLib, Inc., founded by Martin Prevel, a former music professor.
- At launch, the AdLib card was priced at $219.99
- Around 1,800 PC games are compatible with the card, and several modern clones have since been made to replicate its sound
Technical Specifications
- Sound chip: Yamaha YM3812 (also known as "OPL2")
- Synthesis type: Pure FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis — no support for digital audio (PCM)
- Channels: 9 simultaneous music channels, or 6 music channels plus 5 percussion instruments
- Interface: Fits in a standard 8-bit ISA slot
MS-DOS Commands (1.0-6.22)
These are the basic MS-DOS commands; next to each command is a reference to the MS-DOS version (<X>).
⌨️ CATEGORIES OF MS-DOS COMMANDS (click)
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