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The x68000, often abbreviated as x68k, is a series of personal computers developed by Sharp Corporation in Japan. It was introduced in 1982 and was notable for its use of the Motorola 68000 microprocessor, which was a 16/32-bit CPU. The x68000 series was designed to be a high-performance, multimedia-capable machine, featuring a built-in sound generator, a high-resolution graphics display, and support for various peripherals.

The x68000 series includes several models, with the most notable being the x68000, x68030, and x68040. Each model was an upgrade over the previous one, with improvements in processing power, memory capacity, and graphics capabilities. The x68000 series was also known for its extensive software library, which included a wide range of applications, games, and educational software.

The x68000 series was particularly popular in Japan and was used by many developers and hobbyists for its versatility and powerful hardware. It was also used in various professional applications, such as CAD, DTP, and multimedia production. The x68000 series was discontinued in the mid-1990s, but it left a lasting impact on the Japanese computer industry and continues to be remembered as a pioneering machine in the history of personal computing.