8-BIT Systems (Lineup)

* Boot Menu Computer
* Pyrus -
* TPB-80
* Progrebetti M80
* ELPBA 80 JNR
* Vector 08
* PK-8BIT Lviv Electronic Calculator
* Pabari 950
* BX Spectre
* Pomodoro 84
* Pyrus =

The **8-BIT lineup** are a series of computers similar in functionality to 8-bit microcomputers. The computers part of that lineup are based on various computers from the 1970's and 1980's.

The 8-BIT computers were introduced in version 1.00, or in cases of development, version 0.9966. They are completely unique in difference with other systems like BarOS or Progressbar, since they feature only one game mode and they have the ability to make programs. To unlock new computers, the player must get certain points, except for certain computers involving Progress Data or "microchips" in their unlocking process.

## Features

* ProgressBASIC
* Desk
* Keyboard
* Joystick
* Editions

### ProgressBASIC

*Main article: ProgressBASIC*

**ProgressBASIC** is a programming language created by Progressdata Refinement Department. It is based on BASIC (Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instructional Code), a programming language created in 1964. Like BASIC, ProgressBASIC is used to write simple programs, which will, however, net a command bonus if the program is run successfully.

### Desk

The **desk** is the place where the monitor and keyboard are situated.

### Keyboard

The **keyboard** is a 8-BIT computer peripheral that can be used to type in programs. Below each key, if necessary, is a shortcut that can be accessed by turning on function mode and pressing the key to get the mentioned shortcuts.

### Joystick

The **joystick** appears when playing the Progressoid game mode. Pyrus = has the unique joystick which is reminiscent of a Apple II Joystick, while the other 8-bit Computers have a joystick which is reminiscent of a Competition PRO joystick.

## Computers

### All computers by release year

1. Pyrus - (1977)
2. TPB-80 (1977)
3. Pabari 950 (1977)
4. BX Spectre (1982)
5. Pomodoro 84 (1983)
6. Pyrus = (1984)

## Trivia

* The 8-BIT systems were hinted in the 0.99 magazine post on Reddit, as well as in the game files since 0.9950.
* Despite being based on 8-bit computers, the 8-BIT systems are counted as Progressbar systems in the game's files.
* In the Romanian language version of the game, the Vector 08 is credited to "*PDRD Calculating Machine Chișinău*", instead of "ProgressData Refinement Department".
	+ In the Ukrainian language version, PK-8BIT Lviv Electronic Calculator is credited to "*PDRD Radio Equipment Association*" instead.
* Pomodoro means "Tomato" in Italian. The logo of Pomodoro also resembles a tomato.
* Once the display says "PRESS ANY KEY", a random key will get replaced by the "ANY" key. Pressing a key other than it will grant you the "Not any key is the any" bonus.
* In versions 0.9970 and 0.9971, ProgressBASIC mentions the Pabari 950 as "Pabari 850".
* Despite the Pyrus ='s release date being chronologically earlier than the Pomodoro 84, it is considered a more advanced computer than Pomodoro 84.

## References

1. ↑ "The next version will be 0.999;) No, it will be 1.00. Yes 8-bit computers will be introduced this year."
https://www.reddit.com/r/Progressbar95/comments/13d6o8o/the\_may\_update\_ver\_099\_is\_out\_on\_all\_supported/?rdt=49743