{"title":"X68000","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sharp X68000 is a legendary 16\/32-bit Japanese home computer released in 1987, renowned for its incredible 2D arcade-perfect ports and unique twin-tower design. Often called the \"Japanese Amiga,\" it was powered by a 10MHz Motorola 68000 CPU, with many models featuring a custom GPU, Yamaha sound, and early software-controlled power shutdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotorized \"Soft-Eject\" Floppies: It was incredibly futuristic for 1987, featuring motorized 5.25-inch floppy drives. You didn't push a lever to get your disk out; the computer would mechanically eject the disk via software command, much like a modern car CD player. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Built-in \"Fade to Black\": It was one of the first systems with a software-controlled power switch. When you pressed the power button, the computer didn't just cut out; it signaled the OS to save your work, then physically faded the screen to black and the volume to silence before finally clicking itself off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Development Kit for the Arcades: The X68000 wasn't just a great way to play arcade games; it was the machine used to make them. Capcom used the X68000 as the primary development workstation for their legendary CPS-1 arcade board, which powered hits like Street Fighter II and Final Fight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Manhattan\" Tower Design: The iconic dual-tower case was designed to look like a pair of high-tech skyscrapers. It even featured a retractable carrying handle hidden between the two towers, making it surprisingly portable for a 10kg (22lb) workstation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \"Public Domain\" Resurrection: After Sharp discontinued the line, they officially released the Human68k OS, C compiler suites, and BIOS ROMs into the public domain. This rare move by a major corporation allowed the enthusiast community to legally keep the system alive through emulation and new software development for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL PC's AND GAMES ARE TESTED PRIOR TO SALE\u003cbr\u003eGames are in Good to Very Good Condition unless noted in product description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"after-burner","title":"After Burner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter Burner\u003c\/em\u003e for the Sharp X68000 (1989) is \u003cstrong\u003ea highly acclaimed, near-perfect port of Sega's arcade rail-shooter\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed by Dempa\/Micomsoft. Players pilot an F-14 Tomcat through 18 stages, using machine guns and missiles to destroy enemy jets. It is noted for its fast-paced, pseudo-3D graphics and intense synth-rock soundtrack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570198331465,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"space-harrier-x68000-izwzebszhb6mvodebg4n7vtc","title":"Space Harrier","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpace Harrier on the Sharp X68000, developed by Dempa and released in 1987, is \u003cstrong\u003ea fast-paced pseudo-3D arcade rail shooter port\u003c\/strong\u003e. Players control the, “Harrier” through 18 surreal,, chequered-ground stages, using a jet-powered cannon to shoot enemies while dodging obstacles, featuring bright,, colorful, “fantasy zone” graphics and intense, high-speed, action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570225168457,"sku":"DP-3205003","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/SH1.webp?v=1779682964"},{"product_id":"super-hang-on","title":"Super Hang On","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSuper Hang-On for the Sharp X68000\u003c\/u\u003e (1989) is a highly acclaimed, arcade-accurate port of \u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/sega.fandom.com\/wiki\/Super_Hang-On\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSega's\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e motorcycle racer, featuring superior sound and smooth visuals compared to other home ports. It includes two modes: Arcade (4 continent-based tracks) and Original (upgradable bike\/sponsorships), allowing 4 music tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570226675785,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/1_eb23d376-8a90-46b5-8d81-33cd86b68ea8.webp?v=1779680417"},{"product_id":"video-game-anthology-vol-5-crazy-climber-crazy-climber-2","title":"Video Game Anthology Vol 5 ( Crazy Climber, Crazy Climber 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVideo Game Anthology Vol 5\u003c\/em\u003e for the X68000 (developed by Dempa Shinbunsha) is \u003cstrong\u003ea compilation featuring faithful ports of Nichibutsu's arcade classics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eCrazy Climber\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1980) and \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Crazy+Climber+2\u0026amp;sca_esv=73000156de4ea350\u0026amp;biw=1574\u0026amp;bih=1016\u0026amp;sxsrf=ANbL-n7hEjoY4g9H9iMdTuC52k9IPHvq3g%3A1772569312383\u0026amp;ei=4EKnaeyKF6TakPIPyKyU8AI\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjE1vKlx4STAxVul-4BHYDUN3YQgK4QegQIARAD\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=Game+Description+Video+Game+Anthology+Vol+5+%28+Crazy+Climber%2C+Crazy+Climber+2%29+X68000\u0026amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiVEdhbWUgRGVzY3JpcHRpb24gVmlkZW8gR2FtZSBBbnRob2xvZ3kgVm9sIDUgKCBDcmF6eSBDbGltYmVyLCBDcmF6eSBDbGltYmVyIDIpIFg2ODAwMEjMMlCHCljcMHAEeACQAQCYAUegAaUJqgECMTm4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgCgAgCYAwCIBgGSBwCgB8svsgcAuAcAwgcAyAcAgAgA\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfDlsDr8VuweH63MEY4NM_5sVs7FFOIXTK7_VnOBsfT2Rj1BQ16w6zKfVhUN-sRavW5YflBDGMOi-55doiN1ekPByYJO9o4sZ320La3qP52rjwu6M_3JD4tietN98C9uCxc8sdF8ogNaSQtawD8mY8z-nXPHEFbIIbQ7nJuWjOS66MTHJdGB4kumOg6gCFFhEbIF8FFM2dSpnDu3cXxptVwZ9_u4sb7IjhJ2HnKkORJCmpnTUU9spjUJk7e652dSie0nmE1RImxJy-QpLreriNwM5G_fLPKzFmtFzN0TxmaqqQ\u0026amp;csui=3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eCrazy Climber 2\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1988)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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