About
MSX1 Pong is a complete implementation of the classic Pong arcade game, built from scratch in Z80 assembly language for the MSX1 platform. The entire game fits in a 16 KB ROM and features a monochrome title screen rendered in Screen 2 graphics mode, an interactive menu system, and responsive gameplay with PSG sound effects and music.
Play against the computer in 1-player mode or challenge a friend in 2-player mode. First to 9 points wins.
Features
- 1-player mode with AI opponent
- 2-player mode for local multiplayer
- Screen 2 monochrome title screen art
- Interactive menu with cursor selection
- PSG sound effects (paddle, wall, score)
- Start tune and victory music
- Pause functionality
- Score display — first to 9 wins
- 16 KB ROM — runs on any MSX1
Download
Download the ROM image and run it in any MSX emulator such as openMSX, WebMSX, or fMSX.
Download pong.romHow to play
Load the ROM in your favorite MSX emulator. Use the arrow keys or joystick to move your paddle. In 2-player mode, player 1 uses joystick port 2 (arrow keys) and player 2 uses joystick port 1. Press space to start and pause the game.