Amstrad GX4000
| Launch | 1990 |
| Launch | 1991 |
| CPU | 8/16-bit Zilog Z80A @ 4MHz |
| GFX | Custom on-board chip-set |
| Display | 160x200 pixels with 16 colors, 320x200 pixels with 4 colors, or 640x200 pixels with 2 colors |
| Audio | AY-3-8912 chip, 3 channel stereo |
The Amstrad GX4000, commonly known as the GX4000, is a third generation (1983-2003) video game console developed and distributed by Amstrad. It was released in September of 1990 in Europe at a retail price of ¬£99.99. The console was not released outside Europe. The GX4000 was Amstrad’s short-lived attempt to enter the games console market, being primarily a home computer manufacturer. The console was discontinued in late 1991.
“The Amstrad GX4000 was a games console based on Amstrad’s CPC Plus Home Computer. The system was unsuccessful, and was home to just 27 games.
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## Emul
See also [Amstrad Emulators](https://ramokromok.com/platforms/amstrad-cpc/)
System | Emulator | Notes
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Windows / Mac OS / Linux | [MAME/MESS](https://www.mamedev.org) | Good Support. Setname: `gx4000 `
Various | [Arnold](https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Arnold_(Emulator)) | –
*Emulator information last updated 13th April 2020*
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## Tech
**Name** | Amstrad GX4000
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**Origin** | United Kingdom
**Processor** | Z80
**Memory** | 64KB RAM, 16KB VRAM, 32KB ROM
**Display Output** | Scart
**Display Pixels** | 160 x 200 (lo-res); 320 x 200 (med res); 640 x 200 (hi-res)
**Colours** | Max on-screen 32 (lo-res) from a palette of 4096
**Storage** | ROM Cartridges
**Input** | Gamepad, Analog Joysticks, Lightgun
**Cost** | £99.99 (UK launch), 990F (France launch)
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## Reso
* [gx4000.co.uk](http://gx4000.co.uk)”