Tetris is a classic time-waster, both in and outside of the office. What good is any computing device if it can’t play this game? Tokyo System House certainly thought so, and ported it to the NEC mini5 line of CP/M-based word processors. Let’s preserve it for future generations and then see what it’s like!
First, the author had to get their hands on a NEC mini5 word processor. Then, they had to somehow manage to find a copy of the game itself. Then, and only then, could the actual preservation attempt begin.
I love vintage hardware restoration articles like this! Seeing something like the word processors that would have been in use when I was in high school restored and used in 2022 is like a time capsule.
On a side note, this form factor in particular would make a great base for a cyberdeck build. Though I would never gut a working machine, I’m sure it wouldn’t be too difficult to source a non-working unit and donate any leftover working components to someone who needs them to restore another machine.
Thank you) I had this game in my childhood. now, I’m going to buy Tamagotchi for my niece.