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Romset and name:
psion3a Series 3a
Short name:
Series 3a
Manufacturer:
Psion
Year:
Genre:
Handheld
Category:
Handheld / Pocket Device - Pad - PDA
Serie:
-
Driver source:
psion/psion3a.cpp
Language:
Similar games:
Input / Controls
Players:
Only one supported
Input:
Keyboard
Buttons / keys:
Coins:
0
Cabinet:
-
Free-play:
Not supported
Rankings
Average user rating:
AntoPISA BestGame:
-
MASH All-Time:
-
Video
Display:
480x160@66 Hz, CRT 15kHz
Orientation:
Horizontal
Scrolling:
Unknown
Colors:
-
CPU:
NEC V30
Audio
Sound:
Audio chips:
Filtered DAC, Microphone, Psion A-law CODEC, Speaker
Romset
First release:
Mame 0.253 released on mar-30 2023
Last release:
Mame 0.289 released on jul-31 2026
Clone of:
-
Clones:
Bios:
Not required
Use rom of:
-
Use sample of:
-
Previous romset:
None
New romset:
None
Files
Dump:
GOOD
Required files:
Status
OVERALL:
GOOD
Emulation:
Good
Graphic:
Good
Color:
Good
Sound:
Good
Cocktail:
Good
Protection:
Good
Save state:
Supported
Additional info
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  • Score
  • PCB
  • Commands
  • Init
  • Driver
  • XML
  • PDA published 33 years ago:

    Series 3a © 1993 Psion.

    The Psion Series 3a is an enhanced revision of the original Series 3, released in 1993 with significant hardware and usability improvements.

    It retains the same clamshell design but introduces a higher-resolution 480×160 grayscale display, improved software, expanded RAM options (up to 2 MB), and better overall system performance while using the same NEC V30H processor at 7.68 MHz.

    The Series 3a improves text clarity, application usability, and expands storage capabilities through dual SSD slots. It runs the same SIBO / EPOC16 operating system, maintaining full compatibility with Series 3 software while offering a much more refined user experience.

    This model represents the most popular and widely adopted version of the Series 3 family, significantly improving usability and readability over the original.

    CONTRIBUTE
    Edit this entry: https://www.arcade-history.com/game/134363/?o=2
    Information provided by © Alexis Bousiges
    Information provided by Contribute to the translation
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  • Information provided by Fabricio Coroquer, revisited from the work of
    NOTICE: The short version was discontinued in November 2019
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