Strange computers in the 90s

3DO Blaster, Sega TeraDrive, NEC PC-FXGA DOS / V . are strange devices, combining computers and consoles for easier user game enjoyment.

3DO Blaster (1994) : In 1990, Creative Labs, famous for its "Blaster" products like Sound Blaster, Modem Blaster, Game Blaster . launched 3DO Blaster.This bizarre device makes the IBM PC compatible with 3DO game consoles, adds CD-ROM drives, ISA cards, and 3DO handles.Price for 399.95 USD per device.

Sega TeraDrive (1991) : In 1991, Sega released TeraDrive - a 286 computer - manufactured by IBM with the Sega Genesis function.Like other IBM, it can also run MS-DOS.Users can play Genesis games on the device as well as use the included SDKs to develop custom games.

NEC PC-FXGA DOS / V (1994) : NEC PC-FX is only manufactured in Japan.However, users can purchase PC-FX GA as NEC PC-9800 card for IBM computers.The device will allow all PC-FX games to be played on a personal computer, although the number of games that have been released only stops at 62.

Amstrad Mega PC (1993) : Mega personal computer that contains Genesis Console hardware on a plug card that runs right at the PC ISA PC.Unlike TeraDrive, Mega has no SDK for Genesis development.

Diamond Edge 3D (1995): Diamond Edge 3D device including computer graphics card that supports Sega Saturn controllers and some games included on CD.While it is not possible to run Sega Saturn directly, the company has provided some PC-specific games.The device is representative of the strange hybridization of computer technology and consoles.