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As a result, Sega ceased to manufacture consoles and became a third-party video game developer. The only consoles that Sega has produced since are the educational toy console Advanced Pico Beena in 2005 and dedicated consoles such as the Sega Genesis Mini in 2019 and Game Gear Micro in 2020.
ConsoleRelease Date (s)Discontinuation Date (s)GenerationWW: Mega Drive Mini 2 NA: Sega Genesis ...WW: October 27, 2022 [63]Still in productionJP: October 6, 2020 [62]Still in productionWW: Mega Drive Mini NA: Sega Genesis ...WW: September 19, 2019 [59] EU, ME: ...Before 2022 [60]JP: August 6, 2005 [38]2011- SEGA SG-1000 (1983) CPU: NEC 780C (based on Zilog Z80A) GPU: Texas Instruments TMS9918A. Memory: 17 KB of RAM. Storage: ROM cartridge, Compact Cassette. Optical Drive: ROM cartridge,
- SEGA SG-1000 II (1984) The SEGA SG-1000 II serves as an updated model of the original SG-1000 console released on July 31, 1984, in Japan and Taiwan. While sharing many similarities with its predecessor, the SG-1000 II stood out with its hardwired joystick controller, and an additional port was provided for an optional extra controller.
- SEGA Mark III (1985) The SEGA Mark III serves as the successor to the SEGA SG-II and was the company’s final endeavour to create a worthy competitor to the Famicom system.
- SEGA Master System (1985) CPU: Zilog Z80A @ 4 MHz. GPU: Sega VDP. Memory: 8 kB RAM, 16 kB VRAM. Storage: ROM cartridge, Sega Card. Optical Drive: ROM cartridge, Sega Card.
The Sega Genesis, also known as the Mega Drive outside North America, is a 16-bit fourth generation home video game console developed and sold by Sega. It was Sega's third console and the successor to the Master System. Sega released it in 1988 in Japan as the Mega Drive, and in 1989 in North America as the Genesis.
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- Sega CD / Mega CD
- Sega Pico
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The Sega SG-1000 is a home video game console and their first entry into the home video game market. The SG-1000 was released on July 15, 1983, the same day the Nintendo Famicom was released in Japan. Sega was one of the most successful arcade manufacturers in the 1980s, but the video game market was transitioning into the home after the success of...
The Sega Master System is an 8-bit home video game console released in 1985. It was originally the next iteration in the SG console line, as a remodeled version of the Sega Mark III. The Sega Master System is to the Sega Mark III as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was to the Nintendo Famicom (ie the western rebrand of their Japanese console...
The Sega Genesis, aka the Mega Drive, is a 16-bit home video game console released in 1988. In South Korea, it was distributed by Samsung as the Super Gam*Boy. With the Nintendo Game Boy releasing in 1989, it’s easy to see why that was a poor choice. In response, they changed the branding to the Super Aladdin Boy. (Is that much better?!) The Mega D...
The Game Gear was Sega’s offering in the 8-bit handheld game market, released in October of 1990. Competing directly with Nintendo’s Game Boy and Atari’s Lynx, which both released the year prior. The Game Gear shares much of its hardware design from the Master System and can even play many of the Master System games using an adapter. Game Gear had ...
The Sega CD, also known as the Mega-CD, was a CD-ROM accessory for the Sega Genesis which would expand the game library and hardware capabilities of the popular home video game console. The add-on was released on December 12, 1991 and does require a Sega Genesis to be functional. Enhancing the performance of the Genesis (which was already pretty ca...
You know what sounds like a really good idea during the lifespan of one of the most commercially successful home video game consoles? To develop a children’s educational video game console. Well that is exactly what Sega did. And in 1993, the world saw the release of the Sega Pico, also known as Kids Computer Pico. With a target market of children ...
While Sega was hard at work in development of their next big console (to appear next on this list), we would find that they were not quite done with the Genesis… The 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis video game console was released November 21, 1994. Yup… one day before the Sega Saturn (next on the list). As the name suggests, the 32x expanded the ca...
Yes, during all of this add-on controversy, Sega already had their next home video game console on the market! The Saturn, Sega’s 64-bit home video game console, was released on November 22, 1994. It was Sega’s first official entry into the 5th generation of video game consoles, it was the true successor to the Genesis. The Saturn had a dual-CPU ar...
The Genesis Nomad, also known as the Sega Nomad, was a handheld game console released in October of 1995. It is an often forgotten entry in the history of all Sega consoles & handhelds. But an important one, nonetheless. The Nomad was a portable version of the ultra popular Sega Genesis home video game console. It played original game cartridges fr...
The Dreamcast was Sega’s 128-bit home video game console released on November 27, 1998. Sega set the stage for the sixth generation of video game consoles… the Dreamcast being the very first in that era, launching years before the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox. The Dreamcast was home to some of the most remarkable game titles from Sega, includi...
Learn about the history and evolution of Sega consoles and handhelds, from the SG-1000 to the Dreamcast. See the features, games, and sales of each console, and how they competed with Nintendo and other rivals.
The iconic SEGA Genesis console returns in a slick, miniaturized form along with two classic 3-button control pads. Made by SEGA, Genesis Mini delivers quality as only a 1 st party product can. Includes two classic wired 3-button control pads.
Dec 6, 2023 · Learn about the history and features of SEGA's five home consoles and one handheld device, from the SG-1000 to the Dreamcast. Compare their launch dates, prices, units sold, and notable games.
Oct 11, 2023 · Highlights. Sega's console war with Nintendo in the 1990s resulted in fierce competition, with Sega focusing on better graphics and processing power. Sega's console-making days are now...
