SEGA Saturn Black Console MK-80000A w/ Cables & Controller Tested *READ*
Bottom line: The SEGA Saturn Black Console MK-80000A 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
Tested works great but game door is broken so you have to shimmy it open other than that it's great
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SEGA Saturn Black Console MK-80000A 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
| color | black |
|---|---|
| media | CD-ROM |
| region | NTSC-U |
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