Sega Genesis Model 1 MK-1601 Tested And Cleaned
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Manufacturer description
test and working. console has had its interior and exterior cleaned. Comes with system and power cable only. power cable has damage to its cord and has shrink tubing to patch it. This was not applied by me but the power cord does work, see photos for more details.
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Motorola 68000 |
|---|---|
| bit_depth | 16 |
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