One of the best consoles evar made thanks to a strong library of great titles, good third party support, decent online sports games, and great gameplay and graphics.SInce that it is now dead, you can pick up this masterpiece at your local best buy for under $50, if you're lucky enough to find it.
by nikkan_hanil December 11, 2003
Get the SEGA Dreamcast mug.Someone who consistently rebuffs top electronic brand names in favor of lesser-marketed, no-name, or doomed-to-fail electronics brands and products. Named after children of the 1980's who insisted on playing Sega Master System (SMS) instead of Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
In addition to spurning NES for SMS, Sega Boy continually bucked the bandwagon by purchasing a Betamax VCR, NEC TV, Tandy computer, Primestar satellite dish, Game Park portable video gaming unit, Coby DVD player, Fujitsu laptop, IAudio MP3 player, and HD-DVD player.
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Also known as the SEGA Megadrive in Japan and Europe.
The first 16-bit home console ever made by SEGA. The hardware is based on a modification of SEGA's System 16 arcade hardware, which was created in 1985(?). The SEGA Genesis was released in 1988 and competed with Nintendo's Super NES system, which was released in 1991. Although the graphics and sound were obviously inferior to the Super NES, the quality gameplay and innovative uses of the Genesis's hardware limitations were more than enough to challenge Nintendo in the marketplace for the entire 9 years of its lifespan.
The first 16-bit home console ever made by SEGA. The hardware is based on a modification of SEGA's System 16 arcade hardware, which was created in 1985(?). The SEGA Genesis was released in 1988 and competed with Nintendo's Super NES system, which was released in 1991. Although the graphics and sound were obviously inferior to the Super NES, the quality gameplay and innovative uses of the Genesis's hardware limitations were more than enough to challenge Nintendo in the marketplace for the entire 9 years of its lifespan.
Some of the best games for the SEGA Genesis are the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the Streets of Rage series, Gunstar Heroes, Contra 4, Rocket Rat, Shinobi/Shadow Dancer, and Eternal Champions.
by AYB February 17, 2003
Get the SEGA Genesis mug.First worldwide system released by SEGA in the states in 1986, also known as the Mark III in japan. It was graphically superior to the NES, and had way cooler peripherals, such as the fragile but still awesome 3D glasses. Instead of that crappy robot thing that shipped with the nes. But it was a doomed system in the states, due to nintendo's bully style marketing tactics. Though it did enjoy success in New Zeland, and especially Brazil, where they were still making games for it until 1997/8. And even made a girl's version of the SMS.
by Steven J. S. September 17, 2005
Get the Sega Master System mug.A video games console created by SEGA. It was the sucessor to the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. The Saturn was 32-bit and the games were stored on CDs, opposed to the catridges from before.
Sega planned to bring out a new console that would have the "most advanced 2D graphics ever" but after seeing the specs for the new Sony Playstation, they had to have a serious re-think. The new Sega console, called SEGA Saturn, was given more chips that meant it could compete with the Playstation, but it was highly difficult to devlop for.
The console didn't sell very well at all, especially in America. Multiple software delays and a lack of games from 3rd party publishers meant not many bought it. The console was only a real sucess in Japan.
The Saturn could do much better jobs of 2D games than any other console, but the 3D games would often looks worse than Playstation.
However the Saturn has become a collector's prized possesion in recent years with a big market available.
Key games for the Saturn include Nights, SEGA Rally, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Radiant Silvergun, Virtua Fighter 2 and Panzer Dragoon Saga.
Sega planned to bring out a new console that would have the "most advanced 2D graphics ever" but after seeing the specs for the new Sony Playstation, they had to have a serious re-think. The new Sega console, called SEGA Saturn, was given more chips that meant it could compete with the Playstation, but it was highly difficult to devlop for.
The console didn't sell very well at all, especially in America. Multiple software delays and a lack of games from 3rd party publishers meant not many bought it. The console was only a real sucess in Japan.
The Saturn could do much better jobs of 2D games than any other console, but the 3D games would often looks worse than Playstation.
However the Saturn has become a collector's prized possesion in recent years with a big market available.
Key games for the Saturn include Nights, SEGA Rally, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Radiant Silvergun, Virtua Fighter 2 and Panzer Dragoon Saga.
Saturn versions of 2D games were very good, but 3D games somtimes lacked compared to the Playstation versions.
by Galvatron January 8, 2005
Get the Sega Saturn mug.A rather true statement. Quality games and franchises made by Sega's internal developers include Phantasy Star, Sonic The Hedgehog, Shenmue (yes), Virtua Fighter, Space Channel 5, Super Monkey Ball, Jet Grind/Set Radio, Streets of Rage, Panzer Dragoon, the Shining series, and many more
by RandomSegaFanboy April 19, 2005
Get the Sega makes quality games mug.Sega's first console, which launched at about the same time as Nintendo's NES/Famicom. Was neglected due to Nintendo's vicious "no NES if you have an SMS" policy, aimed towards stores.
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