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Sega Genesis

The Sega Genesis (Mega Drive in Europe and Japan) is a fourth-generation home video game console released by Sega on October 29, 1988. The Sega Genesis is Sega's third console and the successor to the Sega Master System with which it has backward compatibility when the separately sold Power Base Converter is installed.

The Sega Genesis was the first platform of its generation to gain marketshare in Europe and North America, where it competed against a wide range of platforms including Nintendo's Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The competition between the two systems would dominate the 16-bit era of video gaming with sales of both machines almost neck and neck outside of Japan.

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  • Pier Solar and the Great Architects (2010)

    Developed by WaterMelon Development for AND, DC, LNX, MAC, WIN, OUYA, PS3, PS4, GEN, MD, WiiU, X360, XOne

    Pier Solar and the Great Architects is a role-playing game that is developed by WaterMelon and was initially released on the Sega Genesis on December 20, 2010. An upgraded HD version is currently in development for Android, Dreamcast, Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Ouya, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
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  • Frogger (1982)

    Developed by Konami for 2600, 5200, GB, iOS, WIN, PS, GEN, MD, SNES, X360

    Frogger is an action game developed by Konami and released on Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Game Boy, iOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Xbox 360.
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  • Duke Nukem 3D (1996)

    Developed by Lobotomy Software for iOS, WIN, GEN, MD, SAT, X360

    Duke Nukem 3D is a shooter game developed by Lobotomy Software and released on iOS, Microsoft Windows, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Xbox 360.
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  • Madden NFL 98 (1997)

    Developed by Tiburon Entertainment for WIN, PS, GEN, MD, SAT, SNES

    Madden NFL 98 is a sports game developed by Tiburon Entertainment and released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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  • FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 (1997)

    Developed by Tiertex Design Studios for GB, WIN, PS, GEN, MD, SAT, SNES

    FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 is a sports game developed by Tiertex Design Studios and released on Game Boy, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Sega Genesis, Sega Saturn, Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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Alternative name(s) Mega Drive, Sega Mega Drive
CPU Motorola 68000
Generation: 4
Media ROM Cartridge
Memory 64 KB of RAM, 64 KB of Video RAM
Name code GEN, MD
Sound Yamaha YM2612 FM Chip
Type: Home Console

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