The MSX Platform was established in 1983 in an attempt by Microsoft and ASCII corporation to try and standardize the low end computing market, in Eastern regions with the aim of global expansion. This video charts this story and looks at some of the machines along the way.
https://youtu.be/9bbG7wWYr94
Just saw this video from GameSack also covering the MSX...
https://youtu.be/4R779hMGGC4
Fantastic videos, I love the idea of getting an MSX.