The Sega Mega Drive (known as the Sega Genesis in North America) was Sega’s flagship 16-bit console and a key competitor to Nintendo’s Super Nintendo. With an impressive library of iconic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Golden Axe, the Mega Drive became synonymous with fast-paced action, vibrant graphics, and arcade-quality gameplay at home. It was a defining console of the 16-bit era and remains a beloved system for retro gamers today.
Hardware Specifications
Processor: Motorola 68000 running at 7.6 MHz (main CPU), Zilog Z80 at 3.58 MHz (for sound and backward compatibility with the Master System)
Graphics: 64 colors on-screen from a palette of 512, with a resolution of 320×224 pixels
Memory: 64 KB of RAM, 64 KB of video RAM
Storage: Cartridge-based games (ranging from 4 MB to 8 MB in size)
Audio: Yamaha YM2612 FM synthesizer chip for high-quality stereo sound, capable of 6 channels of FM audio, with an additional PSG (Programmable Sound Generator)
Connectivity: Two controller ports, expansion ports for add-ons like the Sega CD and 32X
Video Output: Composite, RGB, and RF output
Original Release Date: September 1990 (PAL Regions)
Discontinued: 1999
Cost (New in 1990): £189.99
Cost (In 2024 Price): £440
Modifications I have performed:
None
Cost to me for computer £32.00
Cost to me for repairs and upgrades £0.00