09.Sep.2025
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Video: 68000 - The CPU ahead of its time
The YouTube channel Modern Vintage Gamer explores the history of the legendary 68k processor in the video documentary “Motorola 68000 - The CPU ahead of its time.” Introduced in 1979, the chip competed with Intel's 8086 and quickly established itself as a powerful and versatile CPU.
The video traces the journey of the 68000 from the arcade machines of the 1980s to home computers such as the Amiga and Atari ST, and on to console hardware such as Capcom's CP System CPS-2 arcade machines. It also highlights its influence on the demo scene and the development of graphical user interfaces. The episode pays homage to a processor that shaped the gaming experiences of an entire generation and still holds a special place in the hearts of developers and retro fans today.
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