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Fujitsu FM Towns (1989)

Fans of obscure gaming are in for a treat this month, as we’re going back to the Land of the Rising Sun to explore a different take on the PC, released only in Japan. If you’ve ever wanted to know what the PC would be like in an alternate reality, Fujitsu’s FM Towns is the answer.

This “hyper media PC” provides a wealth of new experiences, ranging from desktop multimedia to brilliant arcade ports. So, join us as we explore a brief history of the FM Towns, and show you the easiest way to emulate it.

Background

The FM Towns was released as Fujitsu’s response to the increasingly competitive Japanese

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