ORIGINAL 16 BIT Sega Genesis Model 1 MK-1601 Console System CPLT Restored!!
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Sega Genesis Model 1 C onsole M5 Motherboard - High Quality Cleaned & Tested. 1 SEGA Genesis MK-1601 ConsoleM5 Motherboard - High Quality Cleaned & Tested. Original Sega Genesis Model 1 MK-1601 16 BIT Console System - Cleaned & Tested (# 154545228354 ).
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Motorola 68000 |
|---|---|
| bits | 16 |
| sound_chip | YM2612 |
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