Micron XKE Pentium 266MHz Half-Top – Built for DOS Retro Gaming!

Looking for the best, ultimate MS DOS gaming PC?
This late ’90s laptop, running a Pentium MMX 266, is loaded with features that make it an excellent MS-DOS gaming machine. With ESS sound and hardware wavetable support, a MIDI/Game port, USB, S-Video, and swappable bays for floppy, optical, or battery, the Micron XKE offers everything you’d want in a retro gaming setup.

In this video, I turn the XKE into a “Half-Top” by removing the damaged screen and explore its potential as a dedicated DOS gaming rig. From Wing Commander and Ultima VII to Quake, I’ll test performance, audio quality, and overall compatibility. The results may surprise you — this system delivers a decade’s worth of classic PC gaming in one portable package.
If you enjoy retro tech, DOS gaming laptops, or rare vintage finds, you’ll love this journey into the Micron XKE.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Exterior features
01:20 HDD, RAM
02:10 Power Up
02:40 Tear down, BIOS battery replacement
06:20 Power Up (bis) as a Half top transformation
07:06 Audio setup and samples
08:20 Gameport, Commander Keen
09:10 Test drive, Ultimate, Wing Commander
10:15 Benchmarks
10:45 Windows 98, file transfers
11:22 RB Score & Conclusions


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