The Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive [b] outside North America, is a 16-bit fourth generation home video game console developed and sold by Sega. It was Sega's third console and the successor to the Master System. Sega released it in 1988 in Japan as the Mega Drive, and in 1989 in North America as the Genesis.

The Mega Drive (メガドライブ Mega Doraibu), also known as the Sega Genesis in North America, was Sega's third console. It was Sega's most successful console, selling over 30 million units worldwide, including more than 20 million in the United States, 8 million in Europe, 3.58 million in Japan, and 3...

The Sega Genesis was one of the two great 16-bit systems of it's time, the other being the Super Nintendo. As Sega was not able to obtain the trademark in the US, the unit was called Genesis there. The Genesis had two major addons: a 32-bit extension called 32X and a CD-ROM drive called Mega CD.

Nov 29, 2024 · Uncover the iconic titles, defining genres, and revolutionary features that shaped the Sega Megadrive era. The Sega Megadrive, known as the Sega Genesis in North America, was a gaming console that defined an era.

2 days ago · Brendan aka BastichB 64k has just released the completed “directors cut” of an epic documentary about the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. This video is almost twelve hours long and a brief history of how the Genesis came to be, as well as all of its games. The video has chapter points sorted by year and includes over 650 game reviews and special guest appearances.

Mar 13, 2022 · The Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive outside North America, is a 16-bit fourth-generation home video game console developed and sold by Sega. The Genesis was Sega's third console and the successor to the Master System.

Oct 14, 2022 · Initially released in 1988 in Japan, The Mega Drive (Genesis in America) represented the coming of age for Sega in the console war and is its best-selling console of all time, selling over 30 million units worldwide.

Dec 29, 2024 · 25 best Sega Mega Drive games ever: Sonic, Road Rash, OutRun and much more. Join us in toasting Sonic's 25th birthday with a nostalgic trip down Mega Drive lane...

The Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive [1] in regions outside of North America, is a 16-bit video game console that was designed and produced by Sega. First released in Japan on October 29, 1988, in North America on August 14, 1989, and in PAL regions in 1990, the Genesis is Sega's third console and the successor to the Master System .

The Mega Drive was Sega's third home console and the successor to the Sega Master System, with which it is electronically compatible. The Mega Drive was the first of its generation to achieve notable market share in Europe and North America.