History of video games/Platforms/PasocomMini MZ-80C

History
Console developer HAL Laboratory released the MZ-80C on October 14, 2017. Some instead claims a release date of October 5th, 2019, however, articles published earlier reference the release of the device in 2017.

A launch event occurred at Akihabara Radio Kaikan. The system was received well by reviewers.

The system cost 19,800 Japanese Yen at launch a price maintained in 2022.

Compute
The system was based on a Raspberry Pi type A+.

Software
The system ran MZ-80C software via emulation.

The system supported a version of Smile Basic.

Hardware
The system was designed to open up via a hinge.