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Sega Genesis

model 1, North America · MK-1601 · Sega · 1989

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4variants

Rarity

Uncommon rating

Why

released only in the region NA, not in Europe - no lower than Uncommon. Estimate: exact units produced unknown.

Specs

Released: 1989-08-14
Type: home console

Description

The Sega Genesis (model MK-1601) was the North American version of the Mega Drive. It reached US stores in August 1989, first in New York and Los Angeles, at US$189. The Genesis name was used because the Mega Drive trademark was held by another company in the US.

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Details from sources

'SEGA GENESIS' name used because the Mega Drive trademark was held by another company in the US (ja.wikipedia). White reset/start buttons; 'SEGA GENESIS' in white below the slot; early units have the 'High Definition Graphics' ring text and the rear EXT port. ja.wikipedia variations: MK-1601 was made in Japan, later cost-reduced units in Taiwan (unsourced). Sega of America cut the price to USD 149.99 with Sonic in 1991, USD 129.99 (Sonic System) and USD 99.99 (Core System) in 1992 (Sega Visions Aug/Sep 1992 via Sega Retro).

At a glance

Sega Genesis: when was it released?: 1989
Sega Genesis: how many variants?: 4 variants

Data source: en.wikipedia.org

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