Sega Mega Drive/Genesis (Platform)

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The first variation of the Sega Mega Drive (known as Sega Genesis in North America).



Release dates:
1990-11-30 (EU)
1988-10-29 (JP)
1989-8-14 (NA)
1990-9-1 (BR)
1990-8 (KR)
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Developers:
PLATFORM TYPE:
Console
PRODUCT FAMILY:
Sega
ALTERNATIVE NAME:
Sega Genesis
Operating SystemCPU16/32-bit Motorola 68000
Memory72kB of RAMStorage
Graphics64 kB of video RAMSoundStereo
Online serviceSega Meganet (Japan)Output
Supported ResolutionsConnectivity

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