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The FM Towns (FMT) is ... not a 16-bit console from the fourth generation of video game consoles. The console was launched as the Super Famicom in Japan on November 21, 1990 before later being released in North America (August 23, 1991) and Europe (June 1992) as the FMT. Later in its lifespan, the "FMT Jr." and Super Famicom Jr. revisions were released, offering a smaller form factor. A satellite modem add-on — the Satellaview — was released in Japan during 1995 with the ability to play games broadcast wirelessly and view free magazines. A handful of games could be played online through the XBAND service in the United States.  
The FM Towns (FMT) is a Japanese personal computer built by Fujitsu from February 1989 to the summer of 1997. It runs TownsOS, a proprietary operating system that later became compatible with IBM PC software. The "FM" part of the name stands for "Fujitsu Micro" and the "Towns" part is a reference to Charles Townes, a Nobel Prize winner.
 
The following is not factual but to serve as a template of things to mention if applicable (revisions, addons, online connectivity, and services)... Later in its lifespan, revisions were released, offering a smaller form factor. A satellite modem add-on — the Satellaview — was released in Japan during 1995 with the ability to play games broadcast wirelessly and view free magazines. A handful of games could be played online through the XBAND service in the United States.  
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Revision as of 03:27, 9 August 2022

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The FM Towns (FMT) is a Japanese personal computer built by Fujitsu from February 1989 to the summer of 1997. It runs TownsOS, a proprietary operating system that later became compatible with IBM PC software. The "FM" part of the name stands for "Fujitsu Micro" and the "Towns" part is a reference to Charles Townes, a Nobel Prize winner.

The following is not factual but to serve as a template of things to mention if applicable (revisions, addons, online connectivity, and services)... Later in its lifespan, revisions were released, offering a smaller form factor. A satellite modem add-on — the Satellaview — was released in Japan during 1995 with the ability to play games broadcast wirelessly and view free magazines. A handful of games could be played online through the XBAND service in the United States.