SEGA Genesis Model 2 Console with Controller, AV, Power Supply - Tested
Bottom line: The SEGA Genesis Model 2 Console with Controller is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Console has been Tested and Working .
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SEGA Genesis Model 2 Console with Controller using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Sega's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Motorola 68000 |
|---|---|
| bits | 16 |
| media | Cartridge |
| cpu_clock_mhz | 7.67 |
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