I have the main unit.
type computer
country Japan
year 1984
os MSX Basic V1.0
cpu Zilog Z80A
speed 3.58 MHz
ram 32KB
graphic 256 x 192 (hires), 64 x 48 (multi colour)
colors 16
sound AY-3-810, 3 channels, 8 octaves
ports joystick (2), cardridge (2), tape, RGB video output, centronics
The Sony HitBit HB-101 — Sony’s Enhanced MSX
The Sony HitBit HB-101 was a more capable member of Sony’s HitBit MSX range, offering improved specifications over the base HB-55 model while maintaining Sony’s characteristic design quality and build standards. As part of Sony’s commitment to the MSX standard, the HB-101 provided full MSX compatibility alongside Sony’s hardware refinements, giving users access to the extensive MSX software library in a machine built to Sony’s exacting quality standards. The HitBit range demonstrated that Japanese consumer electronics companies could bring their manufacturing excellence to the computer market as effectively as they had to audio and video equipment.
Sony’s MSX Commitment
Sony’s sustained participation in the MSX ecosystem through multiple product generations reflected the company’s belief in the standard’s potential as a unified home computing platform. Unlike some MSX manufacturers who produced a single model before focusing elsewhere, Sony developed and refined the HitBit range over several years, introducing improvements while maintaining the compatibility that made the MSX ecosystem valuable. This commitment gave Sony’s MSX customers confidence in their investment and contributed to the standard’s longevity in Japan.