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The PC9821 is one of the later models in the nowlegendary NEC PC98 range of computers. In this video I restore this quirky Japanese machine while learning all about its history and how it relates to the iconic PC88, and how both computers spawned a whole industry of home computer gaming in their homeland of Japan thanks to their advanced graphics and sound capabilities.

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Chapters:
00:00 A Trashed Computer Arrives From Japan
00:39 NEC PC8001, PC6001 & PC88 Story
04:18 NEC PC98 Story
07:48 PC9821 Restoration The Teardown
10:33 What's Inside The NEC PC9821Cu13?
19:13 Restoration Continued More Repairs, Testing & Reassembly
24:15 Exploring The HDD For Secrets
25:39 The PCFXGA Graphics Accelerator Board
26:33 I Need Your Help!

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Intro: Jobii 368
Cornelio Feriado
Laurence Lee Murphy Drive By
Smartface Bear Hats
SLCT U & Me
The New Fools Lost In The Right Direction
Lonov Dusk Runner
Dusty Decks Grainy Days
Martin Klem From Luna To Mars
Jules Gaia Two Steps Back
ELFL Arcade Romance
Outro: Yomoti Before Chill