COSMAC VIP
| Launch | 1977 |
| Launch | 1980 |
“The COSMAC VIP was a microcomputer launched by RCA in 1977. Designed by Joseph Weisbecker, it is based on the RCA 1802 processor, and like many microcomputers of the day, you would need to assemble it yourself.
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## Emul
System | Emulator | Notes
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Windows / Mac OS / Linux | [MAME/MESS](https://www.mamedev.org) | Imperfect Support. Setname: `vip`
Various | [rca-studio2 Emulator](https://github.com/ajavamind/rca-studio2) | Also emulates COSMAC VIP | Code needs compiling
*Emulator information last updated 17th March 2020*
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## Tech
**Name** | COSMAC VIP
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**Origin** | United States
**Processor** | RCA 1802
**Developed by** | Joseph Weisbecker
**Memory** | 2KB RAM, Expandable to 32KB
**Display Output** | Television or Monitor via RF
**Display Size** (characters) | 64 x 32
**Audio** | Integrated Speaker
**Colours** | Monochrome
**Storage** | Cassette
**Input** | HEX Keypad (16 keys) / ASCII Keyboard (with expansion interface)
**Cost** | $275 (USA, launch)
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## Reso
* [CHIP-8 on the COSMAC VIP](http://laurencescotford.co.uk/?p=242)”