Sega Genesis Model 2 Console Only - TESTED & Working - VA0
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Manufacturer description
Sega Genesis Model 2 Console Only Model MK-1631A VA0
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 2 Console Only 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 |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC-U |
| video_output | composite AV |
| board_revision | VA0 |
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