Xanadu: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Xanadu, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | PC-8801 | PC-8801mkII SR | MSX2 | MSX (ROM) | X1 cassette | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Version differences
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AudioPC-8801PC-8801mkII SR
The first PC-8801 release plays only beeper sound and ignores FM boards; the SR version plays its music through FM sound.1
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GraphicsMSX2
The MSX2 version halves the horizontal resolution, simplifies the interface and shortens item names.1
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AudioMSX (ROM)
The 1987 MSX cartridge has more music tracks, better controls in battles and boss fights, and saves to SRAM or tape.1
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GameplayX1 cassette
The X1 cassette version has the same content as the disk version but simpler graphics, and saving or loading a user tape took about 40 minutes.1
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GameplaySega Saturn
Saving normally costs 100 gold; the Saturn remake dropped the fee by adding a Save command to the status menu.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13