The Sega Genesis holds a special place in my heart.
Sega Genesis Console Specifications
- CPU: Motorola 68000 running at 7.6 MHz(main processor), Zilog Z80 at 3.58 MHz(secondary, used to control sound hardware)
- RAM: 72 kB
- Sound: Yamaha YM2612(FM synthesizer)/Texas Instruments SN76489(Integrated with Video Display Processor)
- Sound Channels: 6
- Video Memory: 64 kB with 512 color palette and capable of displaying up to 61 colors at a time
- Max Sprites on Screen: 64
- Media: ROM Cartridge
Console Generation of the Sega Genesis
- 4th generation
Sega Genesis Lifespan
- Sega 1988-1997
- Third-Party 1992-
Launch Price of the Sega Genesis
- JP: ¥21,000
- US: $189.99
Launch Dates of Sega Genesis
- Japan: October 29, 1988
- North America: August 14, 1989
- Europe: September 1990
- Australia: 1990(?)
- Brazil: September 1, 1990
Discontinued
- Japan: 1998
- North America: 1998
Sega Genesis Units Sold
- North America: 20 million
- Japan: 3.5 million
- Others: 15 million
Worldwide: 40 million
Best Selling Sega Genesis Games(units sold):
(*)Bundled with console and sold separately
- Sonic The Hedgehog – 15 million(*)
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2 – 6 million(*)
- Disney’s Aladdin – 4 million
- NBA Jam – 1.93 million
- Mortal Kombat 2 – 1.78 million
- Sonic 3 + Sonic & Knuckles(set) 1.74 million
- Street Fighter 2: Special Champion Edition – 1.65 million
- Altered Beast – 1.4 million(*)
- Sonic & Knuckles(game only) – 1.24 million
- Mortal Kombat 3 – 1.02 million
Other Names, Also Known As
- Mega Drive(other regions)
Predecessor To The Sega Genesis
- Master System
Successor To The Sega Genesis
- Sega Saturn
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