Sega Master System
Japan · MK-2000 · Sega · 1987
Why
It was released only in Japan; it’s rare in our markets, so we don’t set a rarity level. released only in the region JP, not in Europe - no lower than Uncommon. Estimate: exact units produced unknown.The Master System is an 8-bit home video game console manufactured and developed by Sega. It was originally a remodeled export version of the Sega Mark III, the third iteration of the SG-1000 series of consoles, released in Japan on October 20, 1985. The Master System was launched in North America in September 1986, followed by Europe in August 1987, South Korea in April 1989, and Brazil in September 1989. A Japanese version was launched on October 23, 1987, with additions including a built-in FM audio chip, a rapid-fire switch, and a dedicated port for the 3D glasses. The Master System II, a cheaper model, was released in 1990 in North America, Australasia, and Europe.
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Western shell with Japanese changes: built-in FM Sound Unit (YM2413), rapid-fire switch in place of reset, 3-D glasses jack on the front, 44-pin JP cartridge slot, no SK-1100 expansion. Boot screen plays the Space Harrier theme with FM + PSG when no game is inserted. Box contents (sega.jp): 2 control pads, AC adapter (DC9V 850 mA), RF auto switch box, antenna matcher, manual, TV guide, warranty. Size 365x170x70 mm. Date: sega.jp 1987-10-18; Game Machine 1987-11-15 / Toy Journal 1987-11 give 1987-10-20; Sega Consumer History 2002 says November 1987; en.wikipedia text says October 23 (infobox 18).
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Data source: sega.jp
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