Can you add NEC PC 8001 And NEC PC 6001 in the launchbox game Database

[meowth795]

It just an idea that I would consider since NEC Computer we're Pretty Popular that should be included

[kurzih]

I think for PC-8001 we already have PC-8801 in the database and it's backwards compatible (one of the main selling points it had at the time). Making a playlist from the PC-88 metadata for PC-8001 should work fine - maybe some packshots & screenshots might need to be changed though.
 

But for PC-6001, which I've requested before - that would be a very nice addition. I have around 80 entries with almost full metadata and covers, screenshots etc. I could contribute as I've said before.

For whoever is now in charge of the database and somehow managed to recently add PS5 as a new platform, here's what you need for some default information on PC-6001:

Metadata for (Platform) "Details"

Title: NEC PC-6001
Release date: 1981 (November)
Manufacturer: NEC
CPU: PD 780C-1 (Z80 clone)
Memory: 16 KB (PC-6001) 64 KB (PC-6001mkII)
Graphics: 15 colors max.
Sound: Speaker built-in, sound generator (3 voices, 8 octaves)
Display: 64 x 48, 128 x192, 160 x 200, 256 x 192, 320 x 200 (15 colors), 640 x 200 (4 colors)
Media: Cartridge slot, floppy disk interface

And in the tab "Notes":
The NEC PC-6000 is a series of 8-bit home computers introduced in November 1981 by NEC Home Electronics. There are several models in this series, such as the PC-6001, the PC-6001 MK2 and the PC-6001 MK2 SR.

New Nippon Electric started developing a low-cost home computer, and it became the PC-6001. At the same time, the Electronic Devices Group developed the PC-8801 for home and business, and the Information Processing Group developed the PC-9801 for business market. In 1983, New Nippon Electric changed its name to NEC Home Electronics. NEC Home Electronics discontinued development of the PC-6000 series, the PC-6600 series, and the PC-8000 series. These lines were merged to the PC-8800 series."

Tab "Parents":
tick Computers

And here's the clear logo for the platform series:

 

Spoiler

and I think if you want to have a PC-6601 platform, then using a playlist would be the way to go, since it's basically just a PC-6001 MK2 model with a 3.5" floppy disk drive.
 

Other missing platform entries with very good or even excellent emulation support:

Thomson MO5/TO7 (lots of French publishers here like Infogrames, Ubisoft, Coktel Vision, Loriciels, Microids etc.  and exclusive titles)
BBC Bridge Companion (MAME)
Bandai Supervision 8000 (MAME)
Casio PV-2000 (MAME)
Memorex VIS (MAME)
Nichibutsu My Vision (MAME)
V.Tech V.Smile (MAME) - very good emulation and a lot of licensed games for kids.

Other missing platform entries with good metadata/images available but no/poor emulation support:

Bandai-RX78
Apple Bandai Pippin (could work with MAC emulation)
Bandai Playdia
Bandai Design Master Denshi Mangajuku
Leapfrog Leapster
Tiger Gizmondo
 

So my point is, if PS5 could be added, when why not these - especially for the emulated ones, since one of Launchbox's main points is launching emulators? We've got enough material for good contributions. Just open the door please.

Edited November 6, 2021 by kurzih

[Lordmonkus]

Wrong place to make requests, submit a bitbucket ticket, top the site under Help & Support > Request a Feature.