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Sega Genesis

Sega · 1988

The Sega Genesis is a 16-bit fourth-generation home video game console adapted from Sega's System 16 arcade board, using a Motorola 68000 CPU and Zilog Z80 sound controller, released in Japan in October 1988 and North America in August 1989, playing over 800 ROM cartridge games, supporting add-ons like the Power Base Converter for Master System compatibility, and backed by two network services: Sega Meganet and Sega Channel.