The NEC PC-8801 is a personal computer released in 1981 by NEC Corporation in Japan. It was notable for its advanced graphics and sound capabilities for the time, making it popular for gaming and multimedia applications. The PC-8801 featured an 8-bit Zilog Z80 processor and supported a variety of software, including word processors and educational programs. The system had a distinctive design with a built-in keyboard and a monitor, and it utilized MSX and PC-98 software standards. The PC-8801 played a significant role in the development of the Japanese computer market and influenced later models in the PC-98 series.