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Sega Master System (Platform)

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The Master System is a third-generation home video game console that was manufactured by Sega.

It was originally released in 1985 as the Sega Mark III in Japan. After being redesigned prior to its North American launch, the console was renamed Master System and released in 1986 in North America, 1987 in Europe, and 1989 in Brazil.



Release dates:
1987-10-1 (JP)
1986-9-1 (NA)
1987 (EU)
Manufacturer:
10141
Developers:
10141
Generation:
Third generation
PLATFORM TYPE:
Console
PRODUCT FAMILY:
Sega
Introduction price:
200 USD
99 GBP
16800 JPY
ALTERNATIVE NAME:
SMS
Operating SystemCPUZilog Z80 @ 4MHz
Memory8kB RAMStorage
Graphics32 colors out of 64 color palette, 16kB video RAMSoundSN76489 PSG
Online serviceOutput
Supported Resolutions256x192Connectivity

Games released on Sega Master System

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October 1st, 1992 (27 years ago)
PC DOS / Amiga / Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Sega Game Gear / Atari ST/STE / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis / Amiga CD32 / Acorn Archimedes
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
December 31st, 1985 (33 years ago)
FM Towns / PC DOS / Commodore C64/128 / Amiga / Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Atari ST/STE / Sega Master System / Apple II
Sensible Soccer: European Champions
December 31st, 1992 (26 years ago)
PC DOS / Amiga / Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Game Boy / Sega Master System
Fantastic Dizzy
December 31st, 1993 (25 years ago)
Amiga / Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / PC DOS / Sega Game Gear / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Lemmings 2: The Tribes
December 31st, 1993 (25 years ago)
Amiga / PC DOS / Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Atari ST/STE / Sega Game Gear / Game Boy / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Phantasy Star
December 20th, 1987 (32 years ago)
Wii / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis / Virtual Console (Nintendo) / Nintendo Switch
Tetris
December 31st, 1986 (32 years ago)
Sharp X1 / PC DOS / Mac / Commodore C64/128 / Amiga / Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Game Boy Color / ZX Spectrum / MSX / Arcade / WonderSwan / Atari ST/STE / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis / Commodore VIC-20 / BBC Microcomputer System / Apple II
RoboCop Versus The Terminator
December 31st, 1991 (27 years ago)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Game Boy / Sega Game Gear / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
The Jungle Book
December 31st, 1993 (25 years ago)
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) / Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Game Boy / Sega Game Gear / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis / PC (Microsoft Windows)
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
December 1st, 1988 (31 years ago)
Commodore C64/128 / Amiga / ZX Spectrum / Arcade / Atari ST/STE / Sega Master System / Sega Mega Drive/Genesis / Sharp X68000 / PC Engine SuperGrafx / Amstrad CPC