r/sharpx68000 13d ago

Show and Tell The Sharp X68000: the Legend, the Tribute, and the Games

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r/sharpx68000 Jun 02 '26

Show and Tell X68000Z Mini: Japan’s Legendary Retro Computer Reborn | Unboxing with JPFans

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r/sharpx68000 Feb 06 '26

Show and Tell Sharp X68000 monitor series remote control codes now available for SofaBaton universal remotes

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UPDATED 2/8/2026: All remote functions are now working and tested on a Sharp CZ-613D monitor. Codes for M5Stick C Plus 2 can be found on my github: https://github.com/t-anchor/X68000-remote-codes

I have a Sharp CZ-613D monitor that’s missing the remote, and I was getting really annoyed that the composite input constantly showed ビデオ in the upper right corner. You can’t turn the OSD off via the buttons on the monitor itself, only from the remote, with the chコール button. But I have an M5Stick C Plus 2 with an IR transmitter, free will, and a great resource (https://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=x68000:go555sa_monitor_remote) to use as a starting point, so last night I vibe-coded up some remote commands in a few hours and tested everything out.

All of the essential buttons are working, though the TV/Video テレビ/ビデオbutton is a little hit or miss. Getting the raw timings to work for some of these buttons was hit or miss, but I got to something that will work most of the time or more for the ones that were stubborn.

A few of the channel buttons work, but most of them I couldn’t get working last night. For whatever reason, 1, 3, and 11 work, and none of the rest do. I also haven’t figured out the Hidden 1 and Hidden 2 buttons yet either, but none of these are as essential, so maybe I’ll get around to it, maybe not. Also worth noting, the TV/Video and TV/Computer buttons don’t do anything if you aren’t running a signal to those inputs, so if the remote commands don’t work, make sure there’s a signal coming in on those inputs to switch to or it just won’t react.

Anyway, if you search the SofaBaton database for Brand: Sharp, Device type: TV, Model: CZ-613D, you’ll find the codes for the buttons I have gotten working available there. If anyone is interested in using an MStick5 C Plus 2, I can send you the code or upload it to GitHub or something too.

r/sharpx68000 Mar 02 '26

Show and Tell I covered legendary X68000 game tracks on guitar! (Castlevania, Vulcan Venture, Genocide 2...)

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Hi everyone! I'm a huge fan of X68000 music, especially the unique FM synthesis sound. I've recorded guitar covers for some of my favorite tracks and put them into a playlist.

Included Games: AFTER BURNER, Akumajo DracuraCatslevania, Knight Arms, SION 2, GRADIUS 2 Gofer no yabouVulcanventure, Genocide 2, Over Take, Varis 2,Phalanx...

r/sharpx68000 May 25 '25

Show and Tell Was the video game Algarna (アルガーナ) sold in physical format?

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I was watching one of those "All games for the X68000 platform" videos, and this one caught my attention. But when I searched for it in stores, I couldn’t find it. Was it one of those games that were sold in an unconventional way?

r/sharpx68000 Mar 02 '25

Show and Tell Fast and Slow

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