Fast and furious

The Sega Genesis is a 16-bit video game console developed by Sega and released in Japan in 1988 (as the Sega Mega Drive) and in North America in 1989. It was backed by an elaborate and aggressive marketing campaign aimed at teenagers and young adults, as opposed to Nintendo’s stance which was more geared towards kids and family games.




🧃 Juicy details

ManufacturerSega
Units sold (worldwide)31 million
NA release dateAugust 14th, 1989



🔆 Legacy

Fondly remembered by many for its games library and hardware capabilities, the Sega Genesis was one of the most innovative systems of its time and solidified Sega’s stature in the video game industry.

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Camilla Mackenzie

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