8086YES!

439 orders since Apr 05, 2024

Guangzhou, GuangDong/GuangZhou, China

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Average Ratings

Product: (4.13)

Documentation: (3.53)

Shipping: (4.07)

Communication: (3.80)

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Keyreel | Aug. 20, 2025

Good project! I wish the seller was more responsible

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

As much as I appreciate this project and the project itself looks really cool, unless some of the parts don't work as intended.
The seller / manufacturer becomes a red flag for community, mostly because of refusing to take responsibility (if you are in the community you will understand what am I talking about). In my case there is defect in the screen, it makes noise. He told me that's software bug, which isn't true. I made my tests. He stopped communicating with me. He doesn't reply here on Tindie at all, but I have his other products on other platforms, btw which was treated well, but that's another story and that's in the past.
All I'm saying is BE AWARE, after you purchase this device you will be on your own no matter what.
Something really shady about all this, no I am not talking about software part, that's completely different topic, which he btw tried to blame.
Honestly he can offer to ship me a small part to replace (I guess that's noisy LCD inverter) . That what I expected from him, based on my experience, but he chose not to communicate instead, whatever.

Krasnica | July 8, 2025

OneChipBook MSX on the GO! :-) Very GOOD! Quality.

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

Just get working by Kdl Firmware 3.9.2 with OneChip MSX2+ WORKS! Like a Original Hardware. Ark A Noah Cartridge runs too, SORRY! I have only two Cartridges for MSX Computer. The Second one, Moskow2024 Cartridge needs the V9990 Cartridge for running too, on the OneChipBook. Maybe YES!8086.com can make a V9990 Cartridge inside the MSXbook, like on the PocketBook386 (VGA-Card-Board), because I am NOT! A Ingenieur, SORRY! To create by myself such a VGA or V9990 Card-Board inside the second Cartridge slot. I hope, Yes!8086.com will sell "soon" such a V9990 Card-Board for the OneChipBook too. I am HAPPY! With my little MSX Machine! Works till Today without any Problems, GREAT!!! THX! Yes!8086.com for your Build THIS! :-) Sound is good too, it is not to loud and clear! OSD works too, no Probs. But I hope, it will be more Manuals for this little MSX Machine too, for Programing the ALTERA Chip for more Cores like other Computer as example: AMSTRAD CPC, Amiga, Atari, Commodore C64, etc. Maybe someone can make cores for this FPGA too, and share it on Github, this would be great too. That's all I have to comment for this MSX Book. And YES! Now I can program on this Machine at Night too, because of the Backlight Keyboard, looks GREAT! Too. My Opinion: ****** (six!Star) Rating.

Won Eui | July 3, 2025

Some problem and no contact

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

There is defect in the product I received. One of the speakers does not produce any sound. When I opened the case, I found that the internal components around the AMP were very poorly installed. I sent messages to the seller regarding this issue, but I have not received any response for over 20 days. As a consequence, I write this review.

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Mark | June 9, 2025

Great MSX controller at a great price

For XJOY JOYCARD Joystick for X68000 / MSX Gameport

Works great on my MSX and OneChipMSX machines! Very nice 3D printed case. Excellent value for money.

Mark | May 8, 2025

Amazing little machine! Getting to know it slowly! MSX Away!

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

Very well constructed. Shipping to my part of the world was great! I understand now the change in platform naming but it could have been communicated a little better. Likewise the documentation, its a GREAT start but needs work to help the novice - even with the change in focus to a "FPGA development platform".
Having a great time with the machine so far! Its a very clever "adaption" of the original OneChipMSX platform. Can't wait to see what the hardware boffins come up with for the expansion interface!
Portable MSX away!!!

Darik | April 17, 2025

Video Corruption

For Pocket8086 Retro DOS Computer 8086-10Mhz Clear

I got a Pocket 8086 with a bad video card. The screen usually corrupts at power-on or mode change, which means that my Pocket 8086 is a dud. (Example: https://youtu.be/wLqVMfNOWT4)

The default system image ships with a CH375 driver that is incompatible with most USB flash drives, but this is easily fixed by replacing it with the FreddyV V0.22 variant.

International shipping to Toronto by 4PX was very fast, but they used foreign day labor from the Pearson yards that couldn't find my delivery address, which is a neighborhood landmark.

The seller is very responsive and helpful.

Response from 8086YES! | April 17, 2025

Greetings sir!
Thank you for your feedback. After checking, we have confirmed that it is due to poor contact between the CPLD chip and the socket, possibly caused by the chip detaching from the socket during transportation. We will search for your order as soon as possible and send you the chip location.

Edwin | April 10, 2025

Good quality OneChipBook

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

So i received the OneChipBook. The build quality is very good and flashing the firmware pretty easy. The communication with the seller is as expected so no complaints there.

Alonso J | April 6, 2025

A perfect PC XT computer

For Pocket8086 Retro DOS Computer 8086-10Mhz Clear

I have a Book 8088 and the new Pocket 8086 and both are fantastic!
The new Pocket8086 is too much smaller than Book 8088 but the size of the screen is the same. Because its size, the keyboard (for me) is a bit unusable, my fingers push at least two or keys at same time.
The case is built with high quality plastic but, the baseboards covers are a pain, because is more or less easy to pull but are ridiculously hard to put in again. That is the worst of the fantastic computer.
It comes with VGA and OPL3... for early DOS games, there are useless but, the games that use thsese devices, the result is incredible.
Totally recomended.

Alonso J | April 6, 2025

Very good product

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

The computer is an MSX2+ FPGA based as One Chip MSX, Zemmix Neo, uMSX, etc. It comes with a blank FPGA, but with the computer, there is a USB Blaster to flash the FPGA.
Need a better documentation, but the proccess is very simple and it take less than 5 minutes to do it with a little bit of acknowledgement.
On the other side, the computer lacks a power suppley, comes with a USB3c cable but no charger.
Overall, is a good product and I'm happy with it.

Antxiko | April 2, 2025

Friking awesome product!

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

It feels a profesional product in hands, once is programmed the system works great. Lacks a bit of documentation but overall a great product with a great price. Recommended to all the MSX users!

Aidan | March 29, 2025

Really nice device, does exactly what I wanted, well built.

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

I bought this while it was still known as the MsxBook, it seems its been re-branded since.
After waiting a while for shipping, it arrived in good condition, packaged very well.
I was impressed with the build quality. As others have mentioned the shell itself is 3D printed, but it looks like a professional job as its really well done and feels very sturdy.
My unit did ship with some firmware preloaded, but I have been through the steps to compile and upload the OneChipMsx firmware. It was pretty straightforward to do, but it helps that im familiar with the Cyclone line of FPGAs already.
The screen is nice and vibrant, but does have some slight interference if you look closely as another reviewer mentioned. I dont find it particuarly noticable or objectionable however.
The documentation that comes with this is really good, and its great to have the schematics as a reference.
My intention with this unit was to use it as a laptop form factor FPGA development platform, so its very interesting to see that it has re-branded as such.

I also have to mention that the keyboard feels amazing, I think it has real mechanical keys. I love the feel of it.

I'm really happy with it, I think it does exactly what I was I expected. It a quirky, well built device.
I felt I had to leave this review as one of the other reviews here was very negative and it just didnt reflect my own experience.

What would really make this a killer device however would be to make it compatible with MIST. Then a huge range of different machines could be emulated.
I'd love to get an Amiga or PC-XT running on this thing.

Komekuma | March 19, 2025

A dishonest seller + a product that can’t even be called a p

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

A dishonest seller + a product that can’t even be called a product.

First of all, this is a dishonest seller. Before purchasing, I noticed that the product page mentioned that the seller could assist with firmware installation (this information has now been deleted). Based on this, I decided to proceed with the purchase.

After purchasing, I also confirmed this via email, and the seller responded that they would install the firmware before shipping. However, upon receiving the product, I found that it was completely non-functional. When I contacted the seller again, they replied that they couldn’t do such a thing for me. After that, no matter how many times I tried to reach out, they never responded.

Additionally, the product itself is poorly made, featuring a rough 3D-printed shell. The bottom is so unstable that it cannot sit flat on a table, and it wobbles whenever I touch the keyboard. The screen also has significant interference patterns, which I believe are due to poor circuit design. The game cartridge slot is extremely narrow, and I have reason to believe that repeated insertion and removal of cartridges could damage the cartridge labels or even cause wear on the cartridges themselves.

I have purchased hundreds of different products online, and this has been one of the worst experiences.Maybe my strong dislike for dishonest people has influenced my feelings about the product as well. After all, the product is relatively inexpensive—that might be its only advantage.

Response from 8086YES! | March 19, 2025

Dear Sir,
Due to changes in the scope of our services, we are unable to determine which customers placed orders before or after the modification. As a result, we have sent bulk confirmation messages to all customers. Customers who checked out as guest users may have missed these notifications, and we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. The firmware download manual has already been updated. Additionally, we have improved the other product-related issues you mentioned.

Justin | March 6, 2025

Absolutely amazing build quality!

For OneChipBook -12-A FPGA development platform

I was shocked to discover how a 3D printed case could be of such high quality, both in fit and finish. I managed to setup the SD card with the operating system and am still learning how to navigate the system. Now that I can see what can be done I would love to have a version built around the De10 Nano used for the MiSTer FPGA project, it would be great to be able to run those computer cores as a laptop computer.

P.S. The SD card must be formatted FAT16

Seth | July 6, 2024

Fun product

For Pocket386 Retro DOS Computer 386SX-40Mhz Clear

I've been having tons of fun with the Pocket 386. I wiped the CF card and installed freedos and slackware linux. It's great for old games.

Joel | June 5, 2024

Perfect little retro computer

For Pocket386 Retro DOS Computer 386SX-40Mhz Clear

Looks nice. Quick delivery. Good tracking service.

I recommend it for vintage computer loyers. That could save your valuable old pc. Or just discover what a 386 processor can do.