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SciSys Superstar 28K (1983)
SCISYS SUPERSTAR 28K Electronic Chess Computer.

SCISYS SUPERSTAR 28K Electronic Chess Computer.

Picture taken from SciSys Superstar 28K box.

SCISYS SUPERSTAR 28K

Superstar is a sophisticated chess computer which automatically registers your moves on its built-in sensor chessboard. It has 24 extremely flexible levels of skill and a number of very advanced features that will increase your enjoyment of the game. These “intelligent” features also make the computer especially easy to operate.

SciSys Superstar 28K

    • Very strong program
    • Thinks all the time even during the opponent time
    • 24 playing levels, 8 normal + 8 tournament + 8 problem
    • Solves mate-in-8 problems, displays current depth of search
    • Displays the move it is thinking about
    • Interrupts the immediate reply
    • Take back and/or replay a whole game automatically, or just the last few moves
    • Broad openings library, classical and hypermodern
    • Exchangeable program modules, never out-of-date
    • Plays Black or White
    • Plays up or down the board
    • Plays against itself, against you or as an observer
    • Observes and performs all the rules of chess automatically
    • Does not accept illegal moves
    • Battery or adapter operated
    • Elegant modern design

Excerpts taken from “SciSys Superstar 28K” Box and User Manual.

Information

SciSys Superstar 28K (1983)

SciSys Superstar 28K (1983)

Box (front)

SciSys Superstar 28K (1983) Box front

Push Button Controls

SciSys Superstar 28K (1983) Push Button Controls

User Manual

SciSys Superstar 28K (1983) User Manual

KSO ROM Module increases RAM by 8K

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer

Programmer

SciSys-W Ltd

Julio Kaplan

Year:

1983

Manufacturer ELO

N/A

Original Price

$495.00

Wiki ELO:

1530

Model #:

205

My Serial #:

M67695

Processor Type

Speed

ROM

RAM

6502

8 Bit Single Chip

2 Mhz

24 KB

4 KB

Battery Operated:

6 x (C Size)

Adapter Option:

8V DC 300 mA

Display Type:

16 Board LED’s

Board Type:

Sensory Electronic

Board Size:

8” x 8”

Overall Size:

14.5” x 9.5/8” x 1.1/4”

Move Entry

Options Selection

Playing Levels

Opening Library

Take Back Moves

Touch Sensory Board

Push Button Controls

24

2500 Half Moves

Yes whole game

Position Setup/Ver.

Display Move Info/Analysis

Solve Mate

Save Game/ Ponder

Hint/Teach Mode

Yes / Yes

Yes / Yes

Mate in 8

Yes / Yes

Yes / No

Active Level:

A2

Tournament Level:

B2

Infinite Level:

?

Game Information

Schachcomputer.Info

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Active Games (30s:1 or 60/30 etc.)

Active Games (30s:1 or 60/30 etc.)

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ELO

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ELO

21

8

1

12

40.5

1565

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n/a

Tournament Games (180s:1 or 40/2 hrs)

Tournament Games (180s:1 or 40/2 hrs)

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ELO

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ELO

n/a

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