{"title":"FM TOWNS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFM Towns\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese personal computer manufactured by Fujitsu from 1989 to 1997. It is historically significant for being the first computer in the world to include a CD-ROM drive as a standard feature in every unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn 1993, Fujitsu released the \u003cstrong\u003eFM Towns Marty\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is considered the world’s first 32-bit home video game console. It was a \"consolized\" version of the computer that was backward-compatible with most FM Towns games. Despite its power, it struggled commercially due to its high price (approx. ¥98,000 or $700) and lack of exclusive titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed After a Nobel Prize Winner: The \"Towns\" name was the original internal code name for the system, inspired by Charles Hard Townes, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who helped invent the laser. This was a nod to the computer's reliance on laser-based CD-ROM technology. Fujitsu dropped the \"e\" from his last name to make the pronunciation clearer for Japanese users. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe World's First Standalone 32-bit Console: When the FM Towns Marty launched in 1993, it became the first 32-bit home video game system. While earlier systems like the Sega CD or Commodore CDTV existed, they were either add-ons or technically considered 16\/32-bit hybrids; the Marty was the first dedicated 32-bit console to hit the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \"Car Marty\" for Your Dashboard: Fujitsu released a special portable version called the FM Towns Car Marty specifically for vehicles. It featured built-in satellite navigation and an optional detachable LCD screen, allowing passengers to play games or use navigation software while on the road. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Copy Protection: One of the most unusual aspects for collectors today is that FM Towns software was not copy-protected. Because the system was so expensive and obscure outside Japan, Fujitsu likely didn't see piracy as a major threat, making it one of the easiest retro systems to run backups on today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA CD-ROM Pioneer: The original FM Towns PC was the first computer in the world to include a CD-ROM drive as a standard feature in every unit. It could boot its graphical operating system, TownsOS, directly from a CD a full eight years before Microsoft's Windows 95 standardized bootable CD-ROM behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL PC's AND MARTY'S AS WELL AS GAMES ARE TESTED PRIOR TO SALE\u003cbr\u003eGames are in Good to Very Good Condition unless noted in product description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fm-towns-ii-ux-20","title":"FM TOWNS II UX-20","description":"\u003cp\u003ePower but needs recap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the golden age of Japanese 16-bit computing with the iconic \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eFujitsu FM TOWNS II UX20\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a masterpiece of retro hardware design. Strikingly distinct with its compact, Macintosh-inspired all-in-one silhouette, this high-performance system houses a magnificent built-in \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e10-inch Sony Trinitron CRT display\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing razor-sharp visual clarity and vibrant scanlines for purists. Driven by an Intel 386SX processor and packing integrated dual 3.5-inch floppy drives alongside a dedicated front-loading multimedia CD-ROM drive, the UX20 serves as the ultimate desktop vessel for experiencing arcade-perfect conversions from Capcom, SNK, and Taito. An exceptional, space-saving holy grail piece for vintage PC preservationists, this authentic Japanese import delivers pure 90s audiovisual excellence straight to your desktop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570207080521,"sku":"FMTW2UX20","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/FMTOWNSIIUX-20.jpg?v=1779681790"},{"product_id":"fm-towns-marty-for-parts","title":"FM Towns Marty - FOR PARTS","description":"\u003cp\u003eFM TOWN MARTY POWERS ON, nothing else. FOR PARTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwn a monumental milestone of interactive entertainment history with the legendary \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eFujitsu FM Towns Marty\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Celebrating its legacy as the world’s very first dedicated home video game console to utilize CD-ROM multi-media engineering, this ultra-rare, Japan-exclusive system strips away the complexity of 90s computing to deliver a pure, fluid living room arcade experience. Housing a built-in CD-ROM drive alongside an integrated 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, it functions as the definitive hardware vessel to execute arcade-perfect 2D masterpieces, immersive graphic adventures, and classic software from Capcom, Taito, and LucasArts. An incredibly prized, high-end holy grail addition for vintage hardware purists, this sleek console brings uncompromised retro luxury and rich audio visual performance directly to your setup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570207113289,"sku":"FMTOWNM-FP","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/FMTownsMarty.jpg?v=1779681868"},{"product_id":"fm-towns-marty-tc-spec-ed","title":"FM Towns Marty - TC Spec Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFM TOWN MARTY TC - RARE UNIT. Less than 1000 made. Powers on but does not play media. Unit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwn an incredibly rare holy grail of 32-bit history with the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eFujitsu FM Towns Marty TC Special Edition\u003c!--TgQPHd|[[\u0026quot;SHOPPING_PRODUCT\u0026quot;,2,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;EgciAJIBApwB\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Fujitsu FM Towns Marty TC Special Edition 1994\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;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\u0026quot;,null,0,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1],0,0,null,null,0,0,[],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,0],\u0026quot;f8oTapiCC7ml2roPj_CSsAY_1\u0026quot;]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Widely considered one of the absolute rarest console variations ever produced, this exclusive Japanese package expands upon the groundbreaking legacy of the world's first 32-bit home console. Distinctly tailored with a built-in rear parallel printer port attachment and an integrated PCMCIA network modem card, the TC Edition represents Fujitsu’s ultimate premium multi-media integration. Capable of playing the expansive library of arcade-perfect FM Towns CD-ROM games and floppy disks on original hardware, this completely intact console set—featuring its pristine custom collector packaging—is a defining crowning centerpiece for high-end vintage hardware purists and elite preservationists alike.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570207146057,"sku":"4988618049703","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/FMTownsMarty-TCSpecEd.webp?v=1779681951"},{"product_id":"fm-towns-marty-w-game","title":"FM Towns Marty W\/Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnit loads game (game included Puyo Puyo)Comes with power cable, AV cables, Puyo Puyo game. Controller not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwn a monumental milestone of interactive entertainment history with the legendary \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eFujitsu FM Towns Marty\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Celebrating its legacy as the world’s very first dedicated home video game console to utilize CD-ROM multi-media engineering, this ultra-rare, Japan-exclusive system strips away the complexity of 90s computing to deliver a pure, fluid living room arcade experience. 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