Master System | Genesis | Sega CD | 32x | Saturn | Game Gear
The Sega Master System was released in America in 1986. Master System plays both cartridges and credit-card sized Sega Cards. The Sega Cards were cheaper than cartridges but contained less content. The Master System was released as a competitor to the NES but despite being technologically superior it could not topple the NESs popularity.
In 1989 the Sega Genesis was released beating the SNES to the market with a 16-bit console. In 1990 a change in leadership at Sega saw the Genesis console receive a price drop, an aggressive marketing campaign was set up in North America, and the Genesis was bundled with a new title, Sonic the Hedgehog.
In 1992 Sega CD was released. Sega CD is a CD-ROM drive that adds to the Sega Genesis. This allowed the console to play Disc based games increasing the Genesis' functionality. The most successful Sega CD games were existing titles that were given a face lift, additional levels, and cinematic cutscenes to tell the story. The Genesis was later given a second add on, the 32x, in 1994. The 32x played enhanced cartridges but with the release of the Sega Saturn in 1995 and the lackluster preformance of the Sega CD it had a short lifespan on the market.
Sega Saturn is a 32-bit gaming console that was given a surprise release date four months before the Sony Playstation. The surprise release gave Sega an open market for a short time but meant that the console was released with a very limited selection of titles. The Saturn was the most popular choice for import gamers as well as gamers interested in arcade ports.
The Sega Game Gear was the third commercially available full color handheld console. It was released in 1991 as a handheld Master System with a higher color palette and stereo output. The Game Gear's landscape layout made the console more comfortable to hold and the back lit screen allowed play in different lighting conditions.
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World (1986) Your name is Alex Kidd. You have courage. A karate chop that shatters rocks. And a big job to do. |
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Phantasy Star (1988) The time: Space Century 3240. The place: The Algol Star System. It began when King Lassic turned evil and let hordes of hideous, magical creatures run amok on the three planets. When her brother was killed, Alis vowed to avenge his death and put an end to Lassic forever. |
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Golden Axe (1991) World peace is at stake! Death Adder, a wicked giant, has stolen the nine crystals from the kingdom of Firewood and has hidden them in nine labyrinths that he has created. These nine magic crystals protected the people from evil - especially from Death Adder's grasp. But now that the crystals are lost, the world is defenseless! |
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Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) Super Speed! |
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Aladdin (1993) SEGA presents a Disney/Virgin Games co-production of Disney's Aladdin. Hang onto your carpet for ACTION and FUN! Aladdin slashes his shining scimitar to fight through Agrabah, escape the Sultan's dungeon, survive the fiery Cave of Wonders, snath the Genie's Lamp and save Princess Jasmine from the evil Jafar! |
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Shining Force (1992) The Continent of Rune has slumbered in peach for 50 generations. A horde of invaders swarm across the border, while a dragon that has slept for centuries stirs in its tomb. Only the King's youngest swordsman and his war party can defy the Dark Dragon's evil power and crush the mighty arm! |
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Sonic CD (1993) In his first CD adventure, Sonic goes head to head with the Metal Sonic, Dr. Robotnik's evil Hedgehog creation! |
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The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Kingpin (1993) Snare the Kingpin! |
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Ecco the Dolphin (1993) Life is a surging tide of adventure for Ecco, the powerful young dolphin. A sudden storm tears Ecco's family from their home. Now Ecco, all alone, must plunge into a treacherous quest to save the dolphins - and quite possibly the world! |
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Doom (1994) All Hell has run amok! Monstrous demons from another dimension use their gruesome talents to turn your space station into a blood-splattered slaughterhouse. |
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Knuckles' Chaotix (1995) Knuckles, the edgiest Echidna on the block, is back! This screamin' wild ride's got everything but a speed limit. Race for the rings, and hooooOOOOLD ON! |
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Mortal Kombat II (1994) Rip into the real arcade action that 32 megs of high-speed, 32 bit processing can deliver! Trade up to faster game play, realistic character animation, state-of-the-art graphcs and the bone-crunching music and sound F/X of the arcade smash -- from "Finish Him" to "Flawless Victory." You might have played it before but... Nothing, NOTHING can prepare you for MKII on 32X! |
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Sonic 3D Blast (1996) The world famous blue hedgehog is back! |
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Nights into dreams... (1996) Immerse yourself in an unparalleled 3D flying experience. NiGHTS delivers a truly amazing virtual world of dreams - filled with unbelievable real-time effects, fantastic creatures and nightmarish monsters. |
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Shining Force III (1998) The Emperor has been kidnapped and the Republic has been framed for the crime. Now Empire and Republic seem headed for war. Gather up to 27 controllable characters and explore a detailed 3D plygonal world as you attempt to save the peace. |
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Sonic Triple Trouble (1994) Sonic and Tails are back with three times the fun and three times the trouble! Dr. Robotnik is building the ultimate super-weapon with the help of Knuckles, but you can stop him by getting the Chaos Emeralds first. Rip across snow and water on Sonic's new jet skateboard or zip underwater in Tails' "Sea Fox". But look out - Nack the Weasel is after the Emeralds, too! |
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Chicago Syndicate (1995) Chicago 1920:: Corruption and violence have taken hold of the city, six gangster bosses control the streets. Larcen Tyler must single handily take control of Chicago -- or die trying! Presenting Larcen Tyler, from Eternal Champions, in his best role ever -- From expert gangster to clean-up crusader. Use Larcen’s full range of Weapons and 60 different fighting moves to fight Chicago’s toughest gangsters in six territories of the city. Your attack plan depends on what’s currently happening in each territory. Stay on top of the Syndicates’ next moves though information and local events to plan your attack strategically! |
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
Sonic's back and better than ever. He's a blur in blue! A black of action! With his new Super Spin Dash. And a new, fabulous friend, "Tails" the Fox. You won't believe it 'til you see it. And when you play, you won't stop. |