[2][4] The machine was the successor to the VG-8230,[3] and features a dark case with 128KB of RAM and a built-in 360KB floppy disk drive and keyboard.

The VG-8235 was eventually succeeded by the Philips NMS 8245 that offered a larger capacity 720KB floppy disc drive.

[2][5] The VG-8235 was a versatile machine, supporting not just gaming but also productivity tasks like word processing and programming.

It was compatible with the popular BASIC programming language, making it a practical machine for hobbyists and students learning to code.

Various models were produced:[1][4] The computer was sold in Italy as the Phonola VG-8235.