---
title: Dragon Data Ltd MSX-64
categories:
- Computers
types:
- Home Computer
origins:
- Spain
years:
- '1985'
cpus:
- Zilog Z80A
params:
  name: MSX-64
  image: /media/museum/photos/dragon_msx64_system_s1.jpg
  company: /companies/dragon-data-ltd
  company_name: Dragon Data Ltd
  specs:
  - label: NAME
    value: MSX-64
  - label: MANUFACTURER
    value: Dragon Data Ltd
  - label: TYPE
    value: Home Computer
  - label: ORIGIN
    value: Spain
  - label: YEAR
    value: May 1985
  - label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
    value: Microsoft Extended Basic (MSX Basic V1.0)
  - label: KEYBOARD
    value: 73 keys, including 5 functions and 4 arrow keys
  - label: CPU
    value: Zilog Z80A
  - label: SPEED
    value: 3.58 MHz
  - label: RAM
    value: 64 KB
  - label: VRAM
    value: 16 KB
  - label: ROM
    value: 32 KB BASIC/BIOS ( MSX BASIC V1.0)
  - label: TEXT MODES
    value: 'Mode 0 : 40 x 24 , Mode 1 : 32 x 24'
  - label: GRAPHIC MODES
    value: Up to 256 x 192 with 16 colors
  - label: COLORS
    value: '16'
  - label: SOUND
    value: |-
      Programmable Sound Generator\
      3 channels, 8 octaves
  - label: I/O PORTS
    value: Joystick socket , Cardridge slot, Tape-recorder, RGB video, Parallel Centronics
  - label: OS
    value: MSX DOS
  - label: POWER SUPPLY
    value: Built-in PSU
  tabs:
  - photos
  forum_thread: 1119
  photos:
  - title: MSX-64
    subtitle: ''
    text: ''
    image: /media/museum/photos/dragon_msx64_system_s2.jpg
  oc_id: 1149
  source:
    url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230608085330/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=1149
    date: '2023-06-08'
---

The Dragon MSX computer was announced in mid 85, one year after EuroHard S.A. bought the Dragon Data Company. It was made by Radofin, an Hong Kong company which also designed the Mattel [Aquarius](/museum/mattel-electronics-aquarius/) computers.

It was a standard MSX-1 computer. Although Radofin delivered about 500 pieces, the MSX-64 never reached the dealer shelves because of Eurohard bankruptcy rumors.

All of the MSX-64 production, as well as other Dragon prototypes were later given to Eurohard employees as a part of their wage.

Image from the [Tromax Ancient Computer Museum](http://tromax1.tripod.com/m_dragonmsx.html), proud owner of the MSX-64 Number 37.

<table> <tr> <td></td> <td>We need more info about this computer ! If you designed, used, or have more info about this system, please send us pictures or anything you might find useful.</td> <td></td> </tr> </table>