Marty:Marty Model Differences
There are 2 models of the Marty, and 2 revisions within 1 of these models.
It should be important to note Marty has a 386SX CPU, 2MB RAM, the brittle CD drive and brittle floppy disc drive. Knowing this you will be limited to games that only run with those specifications. Some games require two floppy drives to be used at the same time. Unless impractically modified, a stock Marty can't run these types of games. If you're uncertain if a game can run on Marty, please check redump database in the comments of a game. If the title requires more than the CPU or RAM of Marty, it will be in the comments.
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Models + Revisions
Models are arranged chronologically. Revisions are underneath their respective model.
“FM Towns Marty” (1993-1995)
Marty comes in two primary colors which is the light grey and the dark grey + yellow buttons. Generally the light grey model is prone to yellowing like other aged plastics. There is also the holy grail level of rarity Marty called the TC Marty with a printer port attachment.
Marty has slots to hook up a keyboard, mouse and gamepad. There is "pad to mouse" emulation in the BIOS and a lot of the time where a mouse is required a gamepad can be used.
Disc drive prone to total failure and floppy drive also prone to total failure. Please visit the repair article section for more information.
“FM Towns Car Marty” (1994-1995)
A version of the Marty meant to be ran within an automobile. Quite innovative for being the first in-vehicle multimedia player, complete with a GPS function.
A special border line unobtanium cable is required to use the Car Marty with a TV. Floppy drive must also be used externally from the system as it isn't integrated.
“MVP-1” (1994-1995)
The stock and default configuration of the Marty.
“MVP-10” (1994-1995)
Identical to the MVP-1, except it’s fixed some sort of problem with the disk drive. It’s also extremely rare.