AY-3-8910
| General Instrument AY-3-8910 Series | |
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| Developer: | General Instrument |
| Released: | 1978-??-?? |
| Type: | Chip |
| Channels: | 1.) Square Wave and/or White Noise |
The AY-3-8910 is a series of programmable sound generators (PSGs) designed by General Instrument at the end of the 1970s. The series was very successful, becoming the most-used audio chip of the arcade industry through the early 1980s. The series consists of several chips including the 8910, 8912, 8913, 8914, 8916, and 8917, each with a revision, as well as several licensed clones. These LSI circuits were able to produce various sounds by accessing them with software.
The chip features 3 tone generators, a noise generator, and an envelope generator which provides amplitude control. Though they were not designed for PCM, they could be programmed to play audio well enough to understand speech. The frequency ranges differ on each platform. One single chip can be stereo, since all channels are output through their own pin.
The AY-3-8910 series began dipping in popularity in 1985, and by 1987 it had been eclipsed by Yamaha's new family of audio chips. However, it still held a niche in games that didn't require high-fidelity sound for several more years, particularly among mahjong, trivia, adult, and gambling games. The chip was also very popular in slot machines of the 1980s.
Contents
Channels
Unlike the SN76489, the noise does not have its own channel, but is optionally mixed into any combination of square wave channels. Consequently, all noises share the same pitch, and each noise shares the volume of the square wave it accompanies or replaces. Some arrangers have mixed short noise drums over a square wave bass.
On each of channels A, B and C, you can choose:
- Whether a square wave plays.
- Whether the single white noise plays.
- Square wave pitch from 1 to 4095. The highest possible frequency is the sound chip's clock frequency divided by 16. Further divided by 4095, it equals the minimum frequency.
- Volume, either from 0 to 15, or fed by the single envelope generator.
On the whole chip, you can choose:
- Noise pitch from 1 to 31.
- Envelope. You can enable attack (volume up from 0 to 15) and/or decay (volume down from 15 to 0), at the end optionally reversed and/or looped. However, you can only choose one speed for both, and all channels get the same envelope. Due to those limits, many people generated envelopes themselves in software and set all three volumes manually.
Changing a volume produces a click; the greater the change, the louder. This allows to play unsigned 4-bit PCM samples. Changing all three volumes even allows 8-bit on mono. On stereo, 8-bit samples hiss loudly.
Versions
AY-3-8910
The AY-3-8910 is a 40-pin chip with two general-purpose 8-bit parallel I/O ports, A and B. The chip was revised and given the name AY-3-8910A. The AY-3-8910 was also licensed to other companies including Winbond who sold it as the WF19054, and Yamaha who sold it as the YM2149.
The I/O ports are not related to audio, but provide a shortcut for hardware engineers, so if you remove the AY chip, then the keyboard, joystick or disk drive may stop responding as well.
This version of the chip was by far the most popular for arcade developers, as the majority games that used the 891x series went with the 8910. The 8910 was also used in interchangeable arcade systems like the DECO Cassette System and the Cal Omega cabinets. In addition to hundreds of arcade games, the 8910 was used in the early versions of the Mockingboard sound card and several early home computer systems including the MSX, Oric 1, Coulour Genie, and the Elektor TV Games Computer.
AY-3-8912
The AY-3-8912 is the same as the AY-3-8910 only with a 28-pin footprint in order to save space on the circuit board. While the chip still has parallel port B functionality, only parallel port A is actually connected to any pins. The chip continued to be manufactured after Microchip Technology was spun off under the name AY38912/P. There is a revision chip called the AY-3-8912A/P.
The 8912 was very popular in European home computers and was used in the Vectrex, Amstrad CPC, and the ZX Spectrum (peripherals and later models). It was also used in a handful of arcade games and the ill-fated Amstrad GX4000 console. The chip could also be found in nearly every slot machine made by Bellfruit throughout the 1980s.
AY-3-8913
The AY-3-8913 is the same as the 24-pin chip only with both A and B parallel ports disconnected for an even smaller circuit board footprint. Though it didn't have parallel access, it still featured the same audio capabilities as the other chips. It was released approximately 6 months after the 8910 and 8912 chips. There is a revision chip called the AY-3-8913A.
While no home computers used the 8913, the chip can be found in a couple of arcade games. However, the biggest user of the 8913 was the the later Mockingboard sound cards--including the homebrew v1--each of which used two chips.
AY-3-8914
The AY-3-8914 is mostly the same as the 40-pin AY-3-8910 chip, only with a different pin layout and a 2-bit envelope and volume field. A revision chip was made with the name AY-3-8914A.
This was only used in the Intellivision and Intellivision II video game consoles.
AY-3-8916
Little is known about the 8916.
AY-3-8917
The AY-3-8917 is a 40-pin DIP which was used in the Intellivision peripheral, the Entertainment Computer System. By adding it to the console's onboard 8914, a muscial keyboard with 6-note polyphony could be played.
YM2149
See full article, YM2149.
The YM2149, also known as the Software-Controlled Sound Generator (SSG), is modified AY-3-8910 re-branded by Yamaha. The chip has twice the resolution as the original, but a double-rate volume envelope table. Pin 26 can be used to halve the master clock when pulled low. This chip was used by the MSX2, MSX2+, MSX2 TurboR, and Atari ST. It has several revisions, one of which is the YM2149F which was embedded in Sunsoft's 5B chip.
Additional revisions of the YM2148 include the YM3439, YMZ284, YMZ285, and the YMZ294; though, these do not appear to have ever been used in a video game.
AY8930/P
See full article, AY8930/P.
The AY8930/P was designed and sold by General Instrument's offshoot company, Microchip Technology. It improved on nearly every aspect of the original design and could also run in AY-3-8910 compatibility mode which made it mostly backward-compatible with the AY-3-8910.
Devices
Over the years, a number of computers, video game consoles, and peripheral devices used the AY-3-891x series of chips. This is a chronological breakdown of those devices, and which chips they used.
| Release | Device | Chip |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-??-?? | Intellivision | AY-3-8914 |
| 1980-??-?? | DECO Cassette System | AY-3-8910 |
| 1981-??-?? | Mockingboard: Sound I | AY-3-8910 |
| 198?-??-?? | Mockingboard: Sound II | 2x AY-3-8910 |
| 198?-??-?? | Mockingboard: A | 2x AY-3-8913 |
| 198?-??-?? | Mockingboard: C | 2x AY-3-8913 |
| 198?-??-?? | Mockingboard: D | 2x AY-3-8913 |
| 198?-??-?? | Mockingboard: M | 2x AY-3-8913 |
| 1981-??-?? | Cal Omega | AY-3-8912 |
| 1982-08-?? | Colour Genie | AY-3-8910 |
| 1982-11-?? | Vectrex | AY-3-8912 |
| 1982-??-?? | Intellivision II | AY-3-8914A |
| 1983-06-27 | MSX | AY-3-8910 |
| 1983-10-?? | Oric 1 | AY-3-8910 |
| 1983-??-?? | ADD-ON | AY-3-8910 |
| 1983-??-?? | Aquarius Mini-Expander | AY-3-8914 |
| 1983-??-?? | Essex Micro Electronics SoundBoard | AY-3-8912 |
| 1983-??-?? | Entertainment Computer System | AY-3-8917 |
| 1983-??-?? | Fuller Box | AY-3-8912 |
| 1983-??-?? | ZXM Sound Box | AY-3-8912 |
| 1984-??-?? | Amstrad CPC | AY-3-8912 |
| 1984-??-?? | 3-Channel Sound Unit | AY-3-8912 |
| 1985-??-?? с | Bank Street Music Writer Card | AY-3-8913 |
| 1985-??-?? | ZX Spectrum | AY-3-8912 |
| 198?-??-?? | Elektor TV Games Computer (Expanded Version) | 2x AY-3-8910 |
| 1987-??-?? | Player's Edge Plus | AY-3-8912 |
| 1987-??-?? | System 85 | AY-3-8912 |
| 1990-09-?? | GX4000 | AY-3-8912 |
| 2005-??-?? | Mockingboard v1 | 2x AY-3-8913 |
| 200?-??-?? | Mockingboard v1a | 2x AY-3-8913 |
Games
The 891x series was by-far the most used audio chip found in arcade games in the first half of the 1980s. The most common configurations was two AY-3-8910 chips used in tandem for 6 channels of audio, though developers used as many as five concurrent chips.
Note: Most of the chip information in the game list doesn't distinguish between A-revision chips and original design chips because the information comes from the MAME database. Further investigation must be made to figure out if the game uses the original chip or the revision chip.
1980
The AY-3-891x series was still quite new at this point. Though the chip came out at the end of the 1970s, it wasn't found in a released arcade cabinet until 1980, but already developers were seeing the benefit of using multiple chips for better audio fidelity.
The chip's growth in popularity in the upcoming year indicates that developers were starting to embrace the chip in 1980.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-??-?? | Carnival (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | Crazy Climber (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | The End (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | Killer Comet (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | Mad Alien (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | Megatack (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | New York (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | R2D Tank (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | Shark Attack (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1980-??-?? | Speak & Rescue (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1981
The popularity of the 891x chip series tripled from 1980 to 1981 catapulting it to the most popular audio chip of the year by far. It would only grow in popularity for 1982.
Frogger (ARC) is one of the more popular games of the year to utilize this chip.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-??-?? | 18 Holes Pro Golf (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Armored Car (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Astro Fantasia (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Battle of Atlantis (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Challenger (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Crazy Kong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Crazy Kong Part II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Demoneye-X (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Draco (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Draw Poker III (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Enigma (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Frisky Tom (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Frog & Spiders (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Frogger (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Funky Fish (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Grand Champion (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Imola Grand Prix (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Jump Bug (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Jungler (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Kaos (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Kick (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | King Derby (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Lock'n'Chase (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Lucky Poker (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Mariner (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Mars (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Moon Shuttle (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Moonwar (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | New Double Bet Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Oli-Boo-Chu (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Omega Race (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Panther (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | The Percussor (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Red Alert (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | River Patrol (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Round-Up (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Route 16 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Royal Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Satan's Hollow (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Scramble (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Sky Skipper (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Solar Fox (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Space Cruiser (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Space Seeker (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Status Black Jack (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Status Fun Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Strategy X (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Super Cobra (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Super Tank (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | T.T Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Thief (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Tournament Pro Golf (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Treasure Island (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Tri-Pool (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Triple Draw (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Turtles (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1981-??-?? | Video Hustler (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1982
With around 100 arcade games under its belt, the 891x remains the most widely used arcade audio chip for the second year in a row. While it will continue to be top the charts for a couple more years, it has already neared its peak usage.
Popular games to use these chips include Anteater (ARC), Burger Time (ARC), Kangaroo (ARC), Moon Patrol (ARC), Popeye (ARC), and Tron (ARC).
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-??-?? | Alpine Ski (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | The Amazing Adventures of Mr. F. Lea (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Amidar (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Anteater (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Bagman (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Battle Cross (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Birdie King (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Blue Print (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | The Bounty (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Burger Time (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Burnin' Rubber (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Buster (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Calipso (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Cat and Mouse (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Catapault (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Changes (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Check Man (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | D-Day (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Dark Planet (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Demon (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Devil fish (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Disco No.1 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Dock Man (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Domino Man (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Draw 80 Poker (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Dream Shopper (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | El Grande - 5 Card Draw (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Fly-Boy (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Front Line (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Funky Bee (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Hana Awase (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Hot Shocker (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Jack the Giantkiller (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Jolly Jogger (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Jungle King (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Kangaroo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Koi Koi Part 2 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Kozmik Kroozr (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Leprechaun (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Little Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Loco-Motion (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Looping (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Lost Tomb (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Macho Mouse (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Marine Boy (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Megadon (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Mermaid (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Mighty Monkey (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Minky Monkey (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Mole Attack (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Monster Zero (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Moon Patrol (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | NATO Defense (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Pirate Treasure (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | The Pit (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Pooyan (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Popeye (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | QB-3 (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Radical Radial (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Rescue (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Rougien (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Scorpion (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Shougi (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Sky Army (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Sky Bumper (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Springer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Strike Bowling (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Super Mouse (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Survival (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Swimmer (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Tactician (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Talbot (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Tazz-Mania (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Tennis (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Time Pilot (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Time Tunnel (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Triple Punch (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Tron (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Tugboat (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Tutankham (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Wacko (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Wild Western (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Winners Circle (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | World Tennis (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Zektor (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Zig Zag (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Zoar (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1982-??-?? | Zzyzzyxx (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1983
The 891x series remained the most popular in 1983 with over 100 arcade games utilizing it for audio. The numbers would be about the same for next year, which means developers were still planning their upcoming games around it.
Popular 1983 games to use this chip series include 10-Yard Fight (ARC), Commando (ARC), Dragon's Lair (ARC), Elevator Action (ARC), Gyruss (ARC), Spy Hunter (ARC), and Tapper (ARC).
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-??-?? | 10-Yard Fight (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | A.D. 2083 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Ambush (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8912 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Arabian (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Aztarac (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Battle Cruiser M-12 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Bega's Battle (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | The Big Pro Wrestling! (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Bio Attack (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Birdie King 2 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Boggy '84 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Bongo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Boom Rang'r (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Car Jamboree (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Cavelon (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Chak'n Pop (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Champion Baseball (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Champion Baseball Part-2: Pair Play (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Change Lanes (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Cluster Buster (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Commando (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Computer Quiz Atama no Taisou (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Cosmic Chasm (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Dacholer (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Dingo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Discs of Tron (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Dog Fight (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Domino Man (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Dommy (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Dragon's Lair (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Draw 80 Poker - Minn (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Elevator Action (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Espial (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Exciting Soccer (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Exerion (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Fighting Roller (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Flipper Jack (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Guzzler (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Great Guns (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Gyruss (ARC) | 5x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Harem (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | High Way Race (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Hoccer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Hopper Robo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Ice Cold Beer (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Intrepid (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Jackpot Joker (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Jangou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Joinem (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Joshi Volleyball (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Journey (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Joyful Road (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Jump Coaster (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Juno First (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Kick Boy (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Levers (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Lover Boy (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | M.A.C.H. 3 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8913 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Marvin's Maze (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Mega Zone (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Minefield (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Mini Boy (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Money Money (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Monoshiri Quiz Osyaberi Macha (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Mouser (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Net Wars (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | New Sinbad 7 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | NFL Football (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Night Star (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Noah's Ark (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Nova (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Ozon I (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Pickin' (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | The Pit Boss (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Popper (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Pro Bowling (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Pro Soccer (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Pro Sports: Bowling, Tennis, and Golf (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Quarter Horse (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Roc'n Rope (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Rock Duck (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Rootin' Tootin' (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Saturn (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Scrambled Eggs (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Screw Loose (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | SF-X (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Skater (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Sky Lancer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Space Ace (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Spy Hunter (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Stinger (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Super Doubles Tennis (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Super Draw Poker (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Super Glob (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Super Rider (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Swinging Singles (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Tapper (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Ten Pin Deluxe (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Time Limit (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | The Tin Star (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Top Roller (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Traverse USA (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Tropical Angel (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | TX-1 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Uncle Poo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Vastar (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Water Ski (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Yamato (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Zeroize (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1983-??-?? | Zodiack (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1984
Yet another 100+ games used the 891x series in 1984, keeping it well on the top, though the chip is now starting to show its age. Developers have been pushing it to the max, and Yamaha is starting to release new audio chips of their own.
Some of the more popular games to use this chip in 1984 include 1942 (ARC), Bomb Jack (ARC), Cobra Command (ARC), Gyrodine (ARC), Karate Champ (ARC), Lode Runner (ARC), and Seicross (ARC).
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-??-?? | 1942 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Acrobatic Dog-Fight (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | B-Wings (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | The Battle-Road (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Ben Bero Beh (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | The Berenstain Bears In Big Paw's Cave (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Birdie King 3 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Bomb Jack (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Botanic (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Buggy Challenge (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Bull Fighter (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Casino Five (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Chinese Hero (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Cobra Command (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Country Girl (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Crater Raider (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Crowns Golf (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Cycle Mahbou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | D-Day - Jaleco (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | The Dealer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Demolition Derby (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Dynamic Ski (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Equites (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Exciting Soccer II (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Field Day (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Fighting Basketball (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Formation Z (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Forty-Love (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Freeze (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Gladiator 1984 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Great Swordsman (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Gyrodine (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Hangman (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Hole Land (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | IGMO (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Imago (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Itazura Tenshi (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Jack Rabbit (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Jan Oh (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Jangou Lady (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Jumping Cross (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Kamikaze Cabbie (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Karate Champ (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Kick Start Wheelie King (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Kung-Fu Master (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Kung-Fu Taikun (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Liberation (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Little Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Lode Runner (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Lode Runner II: The Bungeling Strikes Back (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Lucky Girl (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Mad Crasher (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Main Event (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Mr. Kougar (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Mysterious Stones: Dr. John's Adventure (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Night Bunny (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Night Gal (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Ninjakun Majou no Bouken (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Othello (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Pandora's Palace (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Parallel Turn (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Pinbo (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Pirate Ship Higemaru (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Pit & Run: F-1 Race (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Progress (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Revenger (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Roller Jammer (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Royal Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Royal Queen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Rumba Lumber (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Scion (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Sea Fighter Poseidon (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Seicross (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Son Son (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Spectrum I+ (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Speed Attack! (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Speed Coin (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Squash (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Super Bagman (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Super Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Syusse Oozumou (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Taxi Driver (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | The Three Stooges In Brides Is Brides (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8913 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Timber (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Trivia Quiz (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Trivia Two (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Trivia Hangup (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Trivia Quest (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Tube Panic (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Two Tigers (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Us vs. Them (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8913 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Vanguard II (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Victorious Nine (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Video Vince and the Game Factory (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8913 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Vs 10 Yard Fight (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | VS Gong Fight (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Vulgus (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Wall Crash (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Wanted (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Wily Tower (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Wiz Warz (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8913 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Zarya Vostoka (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8913 | |
| 1984-??-?? | Zaviga (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8913 |
1985
1985 saw a noticeable drop in use of the 891x series with fewer than 100 games. Although the chip remained the most popular among developers, several competing Yamaha chips had entered the market. They were only used in a handful of games in 1985, but their numbers would grow significantly in the upcoming years.
Notable games from 1985 to use the 891x series include City Connection (ARC), Mag Max (ARC), and Road Blaster (ARC).
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-??-?? | 86 Lions (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Agent Super Bond (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Arrow Bingo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Bogey Manor (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Bubble System BIOS (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Canvas Croquis (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Cerberus (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | City Connection (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Cop 01 (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Counter Steer (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Crazy Rally (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Crowns Golf In Hawaii (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Exed Exes (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | FairyLand Story (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Field Combat (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Flashgal (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Galactic Warriors (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Gekisou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Go Go Mr. Yamaguchi (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Gridiron Fight (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | HAL21 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | High Voltage (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Horizon (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Jansou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Jolly Card (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Jongkyo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | King of Boxer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Knuckle Joe (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Konami GT (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | The Koukouyakyuh (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | The Kusayakyuu (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | The Lady Master of Kung Fu (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Lode Runner III: The Golden Labyrinth (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Lot Lot (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Lovely Cards (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Lucky Lady (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Mag Max (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Mat Mania (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Mayhem 2002 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Metal Soldier Isaac II (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Mirax (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | N.Y. Captor (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Nemesis (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Night Gal Summer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Onna Sansirou: Typhoon Gal (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Pastel Gal (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Penguin-Kun Wars (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Performan (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Pinball Action (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Pontoon (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Power Play (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Progressive Music Trivia (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Quadro Quiz II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Quiz Olympic (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Quizmaster (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Raiders5 (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Real Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Real Mahjong (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Road Blaster (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Royal Card (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Samurai Nihon-Ichi (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Second Chance (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Sex Triv (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Shanghai Kid (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Sky Destroyer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Slot Carnival (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Spelunker (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Spiel Bude (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Splendor Blast (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Submarine (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Super Speed Race Junior (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Super Triv (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Super Wing (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Sure Shot (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Symbols (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Tank Busters (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Tehkan World Cup (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Three Ds: Three Dealers Casino House (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Tic Tac Trivia (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Tiger Heli (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Triv Four (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Trivia ? Whiz (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Trivia Madness (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Turbo Tag (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | TwinBee (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Wink (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Wiz (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | World Series: The Season (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1985-??-?? | Zero Target (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 |
1986
The 891x series was well into its decline by 1986, being found in fewer than 60 games. Although it was still popular, it was being usurped by Yamaha's line of new audio chips and various Texas Instrument chips. No longer were developers using the 891x for their best games, it was now found in the games that didn't need quality music like poker, mahjong, and trivia games.
Notable games from 1986 to use the 891x include Kid Nikki: Radical Ninja (ARC) and Solomon's Key (ARC).
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-??-?? | Alcon (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Alley Master (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Apparel Night (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Arkanoid (ARC) | YM2149 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Big Apple Games (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Big Deal (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Big Event Golf (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Calorie Kun vs Noguranian (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | City Love (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Clockwise (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Crystal Gal (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Crystal Gal 2 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Cycle Shooting (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Daikaiju no Gyakushu (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Danger Zone (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Dodge City (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Don Den Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Golden Poker (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Gone Troppo (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Guardian (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Halley's Comet (ARC) | 4x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Halley's Comet (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Kid Nikki: Radical Ninja (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Land Sea Air Squad (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Legend (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Lode Runner IV: Teikoku Karano Dasshutsu (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Lucky Cards (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Mahjong Club (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Mahjong Senka (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Mahjong Shiyou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Mahjong Sisters (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Mahjong Yarou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Meijinsen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Mission 660 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Night Love (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Novo Play Multi Card (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Ojanko Club (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Ojanko Yakata (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Phraze Craze (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Prebillian (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Real Mahjong Haihai Jinji Idou Hen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Real Mahjong Haihai Seichouhen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Red Robin (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | S.R.D. Mission (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Second Love (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Solomon's Key (ARC) | 3x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Spelunker II (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Supa Silva (ARC) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Super Triv II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Super Trivia Master (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Tee'd Off (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Watashiha Suzumechan (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1986-??-?? | Youjyuden (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 |
1987
Now in the sunset of its lifespan, the 891x shows up in only around 40 games. Nearly all of the popular games of this year were using one of the several Yamaha audio chips and the 891x has been demoted to cheaper gambling or adult games which utilize it more for sound effects than music. Notice how most games only use a single 891x chip which yields mono audio rather than two for stereo music.
There are no notable games to mention, however both the Player's Edge Plus and System 85 architectures made use of the AY-3-8912.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-??-?? | Airwolf (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Baseball: The Season II (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Big Deal Club (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Bijokko Yume Monogatari (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Bikkuri Card (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Cash Blitz (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Cherry Chance (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Chinese Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Deal 'Em (ARC) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Deluxe Trivia ? Whiz (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Ginga NinkyouDen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Hayaoshi Taisen Quiz Hyhoo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Hayaoshi Taisen Quiz Hyhoo 2 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Hi Lo Silver (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1987-??-?? | House Mannequin (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | House Mannequin Roppongi Live Hen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Iemoto (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Jackpot Club (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Live Gal (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | The Mah-jong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Mahjong Block Jongbou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Mahjong Diplomat (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Mahjong Gaiden (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Makaijan (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Ojanko Yakata 2bankan (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Ojousan (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Quarterback (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Redline Racer (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Seiha (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Super Baseball Double Play Home Run Derby (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Super Duper Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Super Qix (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Super Real Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Super Real Mahjong 2 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Tonton (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Trail Blazer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Up Your Alley (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1987-??-?? | Vs. Hot Smash (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1988
Despite no longer being used in popular action games, the 891x still holds onto its niche of providing sound for gambling and adult games with another 30+ cabinets in 1988. However, Yamaha is slowly encroaching into this market as well.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-??-?? | Almond Pinky (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Alpha One (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Bijokko Gakuen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Chance Kun (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | The Couples (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Hanaroku (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Hard Head (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Idol-Mahjong Housoukyoku (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | John Elway's Team Quarterback (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Kanatsuen no Onna (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Lotus SE (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Lucky 74 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Mahjong Kaguyahime (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Mahjong Studio 101 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Mahjong-zukino Korinai Menmen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Ojanko High School (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Orange Club: Maruhi Kagai Jugyou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Penguin Adventure (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Pit Boss II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Power Surge (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Rettou Juudan Nekkyoku Janshi: Higashi Nippon Hen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | The Ritz (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Roulette (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1988-??-?? | The Royal (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1988-??-?? | SSI Poker (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Strike Zone Baseball (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Super Nudge Gambler (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Super Pit Boss (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Super Real Mahjong Part 3 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Super Ten V8.3 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Super Triv III (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Taiwan Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1988-??-?? | Viper (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 |
1989
1989 depicts the finale of the 891x series. Despite the year being a boon for Mahjong games which traditionally used 891x chips, the majority of them are now using Yamaha chips for sound. Only about 25 games used the 891x this year, and very few were non-gambling games.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-??-?? | All American Football (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Cash Explosion (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Club Premier (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Connect 4 (ARC) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Daisyarin (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Double Dealer (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Exciting Black Jack (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Hana Kochou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Idol no Himitsu (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Inquizitor (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Ironman Ivan Stewart's Super Off-Road (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Kasino '89 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Mahjong Derringer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Mahjong Gekisha (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Mahjong Kaguyahime Sono 2 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Mahjong Shinkirou Deja Vu (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | New Lucky 8 Lines (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | NFL (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Omotesandou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Pesadelo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Spark Man (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Super Nudger II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Supercards (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1989-??-?? | Vegas Roulette (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
198?
Due to the nature of game cabinet distribution, a fair amount games were released with an unknown year. The following games were probably released in the 1980s, though more research is needed to properly determine the precise year. Since the AY-3-891x series was the king of the first half of the 1980s, it's likely that they were released around the beginning and middle of the decade. Most of the games listed here are slot machines rather than arcade games.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198?-??-?? | Active 8 (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Aladdin's Cave (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Armada (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Bank a Coin (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Bar Trek (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Barcode (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Big 10 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | The Big Match (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Bouncer (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Calypso (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Carrousel (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cash Attraction (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cash Card (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cash Coin (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cash Explosion (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cash Wise (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cashino (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cat & Mouse (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cherry Master (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | China Town Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Classic (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Clockwise Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Clown Around (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club 2000 (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club 2001 (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club 65 (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club Diamond (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club Explosion (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club Runner (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club Spinner (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club Temptation (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Club Wise (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Conqueror (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cops & Robbers (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Cops & Robbers Deluxe (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Count Cash Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Dagobert's Vault (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Discovery (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Double Chance (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Dream Machine (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Fantastic (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Final Touch (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Flash (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Fortune Trail (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Frog Hop (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Fruit Lines (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Fruit Snappa (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Fun House Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Fun World Quiz (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Golden Steppa (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Good Times (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Grand Prix (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Grand Slam (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Happy Hour (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Hot Lines (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Impact (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Jolly Joker (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | King's Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Lady Liner (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Linx (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Magic Circle (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Manhattan (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Master Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Masterspy (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Mistral (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Mystery Spin (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | New Lucky 8 Lines (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Nudge Double Up MkII (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Olympia (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Oracle (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Plus Nudge (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Power Lines (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Quatro (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Rainbow (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Reel Cash (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Revolution (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Road Runner (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Romar Triv (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Rose 'n' Crown (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Route 66 (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Saloon (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Santana (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Satellite (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Shanghai (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Spectre (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Spitfire (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Sterling (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Strike 4 (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Strike It Rich (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Supa Steppa (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Superbank (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Superstar (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Tiara (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Top 1000 (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Top Spirit (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Top Up (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Tornado (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Tri Star (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Tumble (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Typhoon Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Ultimate (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Ventura (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Victory (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Voyager (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Wild Cat 3 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Wild Thing (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Winfalls (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Winning Streak (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Winsprint (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 198?-??-?? | Zeppelin (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 |
1990
Entering the new decade, the 891x chip series still holds on to a small amount of the market share that relies on what is now viewed as low-quality audio. Mahjong games and slot machines are about all that's left of the 30 or so games using the 891x in 1990.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-??-?? | 4 En Raya (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | 7jigen no Youseitachi (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | American Poker II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Backgammon (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Bar-gain (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Casino Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Casino Gambler Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Casino Royale Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Casino Strip XI (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Club Attraction (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Every Second Counts (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Hana Jingi (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Joker Poker (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Jong Tou Ki (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Lady Frog (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Lucky Roulette Plus (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Mahjong Campus Hunting (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Mahjong If...? (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Mahjong Neruton Haikujiradan (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Mahjong X-Tal 7 - Crystal Mahjong (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Mahjong Yuugi (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Pig Out: Dine Like a Swine! (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Pit Boss Superstar (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Poker Roulette (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Star Fighter (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Super Lucky Roulette (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1990-??-?? | Swiss Poker (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1991
The 891x series continues to lose ground as it becomes more and more irrelevant in the video game audio market. Only about 20 games utilize the 891x, still mostly mahjong and gambling games.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-??-?? | Beeline (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Cherry Master (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Games V18.7C (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Hana wo Yaraneba! (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Hard Head 2 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Mahjong Angels: Comic Theater Vol.2 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Mahjong Comic Gekijou Vol.1 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Mahjong Pon Chin Kan (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Mahjong Tenkaigen (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Mahjong Vegas (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Mahjong Yarunara (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Poker Master (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Pop Shot (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Quizvaders (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Royal Card (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Ruleta RE-800 (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Skeet Shot (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Treble Top (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1991-??-?? | Yumefuda (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1992
Fewer than 20 games used the 891x series in 1992 marking an all-time low. All that remains are a few off-brand games, and the occasional quiz, slot, and mahjong games, but even these are often offset with a more impressive audio chip.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-??-?? | Blue Max (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Brick Zone (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Cherry Master '92 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Deluxe Monopoly (ARC) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Hanafuda Hana Tengoku (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Joker's Wild (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Lucky Dice (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Magical Odds (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Mahjong Cafe Time (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Monkey Mole Panic (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Multi Win (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | A Question of Sport (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Quiz TV Gassyuukoku Q&Q (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1992-??-?? | Super 1000 (SLOT) | AY-3-8912 |
1993
Still with fewer than 20 games, the 891x hangs on to a niche market of slot machines and games that don't require high-fidelity music.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-??-?? | Albert Square (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Bingo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Cluedo Club (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Coronation Street Showcase (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Exciting Animal Land Jr. (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | The First Funky Fighter (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Five Clown (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Hot Blocks: Tetrix II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Joker Card (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Living In America (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Mahjong Cafe Doll (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Mahjong Electron Base (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Quick Jack (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Royal Vegas Card (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Ruleta (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Shanghai III (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1993-??-?? | Super Cluedo Showcase (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 |
1994
The 891x continues to hold on for another year with slot machines and gambling games.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-??-?? | Best of Best (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Buena Suerte '94 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Diamond Derby (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Forte Card (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Hanafuda Hana Ginga (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Konkyuu no Hoshi (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Luxor Casino (ARC) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Mahjong Reach (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Mahjong the Mysterious Quest (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Mahjong the Mysterious Universe (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Mahjong the Mysterious World (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Perestroika Girls (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Pit Boss Megastar (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Pit Boss Megatouch II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Pit Boss Supertouch 30 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Quiz 365 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | S-Plus (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Skat TV (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1994-??-?? | Twins (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1995
Around 20 games seems to be the minimum for the 891x. Despite the chip now being completely out of date, it remains in use for assorted quiz, mahjong, and gambling games.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-??-?? | Bank Roll (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Butterfly Video Game (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Caribbean Gold II (ARC) | 2x AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Cleudo (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Coronation Street: Rovers Return (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Don Den Lovers Vol. 1: Shiro Kuro Tsukeyo! (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Enchanted Forest - NSW (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Hanafuda Hana Gokou (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Leader (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Mad Zoo (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Mahjong Dunhuang (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Mahjong Tensinhai (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Mahjong: The Dai Chuuka Ken (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Nettoh Quiz Champion (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Poker Monarch (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Quarter Horse Classic (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Sigma Poker (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Sky Lancer (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1995-??-?? | Taiwan Chess Legend (ARC) | AY-3-8910 |
1996
The outdated 891x series saw an unexpected resurgence in 1996 with over 30 games.
| Release | Game | Chip | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-??-?? | 3 Bags Full (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Arctic Wins (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Black Rhino (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Bondi Beach (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Bottle 10 (SLOT) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Bounty Hunter (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Chain Reaction (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Cluedo Super Sleuth (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Coronation Street (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Cuore 1 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Domino Block (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Donkey Kong (SLOT) | AY-3-8913 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Enchanted Forest (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Fortune Hunter (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Golden Canaries (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Janputer '96 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | K.G.Bird (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Magic Card II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Mahjong Dai Touyouken (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Mahjong Fantastic Love (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Mahjong Janshin Plus (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Mahjong Raijinhai DX (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Mahjong Seiru Densetsu (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Megatouch III (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Megatouch IV (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | New Cherry '96 Special Edition (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | New Fruit Bonus '96 Special Edition (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Panel & Variety Akamaru Q Jousyou Dont-R (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Pool 10 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Pot Game (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Return of Sel Jan II (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Royal Poker '96 (ARC) | AY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Top Gear (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 | |
| 1996-??-?? | Top Poker (ARC) | AY-3-8912 | |
| 1996-??-?? | White Tiger (ARC) | 2xAY-3-8910 |
Downloads
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| Programmer's Manual | Download - (info) |
| Technical Specification | Download - (info) |
| Microchip Manual | Download - (info) |
| University Evaluation | Download - (info) |
Picture Gallery
The AY-3-891x family of chips.
AY-3-8910, bare.
AY-3-8910A, on a circuit board.
AY-3-8910 Pinout.
The AY-3-891x circuit flowchart.
AY-3-8912, bare.
AY-3-8912A/P, bare.
AY-3-8912 Pinout.
AY-3-8912, bare.
AY-3-8913 on an Apple Mockingboard: M.
AY-3-8913 Pinout.
AY-3-8914, on an Intellivision.
AY-3-8914A, on an Intellivision II.
Emulation Status
MAME emulates each of the incarnations of the AY-3-8910 exceptionally well, as do most emulators for Intellivision, Apple II, Vectrex, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and all incarnations of the MSX. However, ZEsarUX 8.0, ZX Spin and old versions of Speccy replace pitches of zero by buzzes, especially heard in LALA1 - Pick'n Pile (ZXS).
Links
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Instrument_AY-3-8910 - Wikipedia.
- bulba.untergrund.net/main_e.htm - AY-3-8910 fan page.
- mamedev.org/source/src/emu/sound/ay8910.c.html - AY-3-891x MAME emulation source code.
- sdiy.info/w/General_Instrument_AY-3-8910 - Chip information.
- bulba.untergrund.net/vortex_e.htm - Vortex Tracker II, an AY-3-891x tracker.
