Sega Genesis Model 1 1601 Console Only Tested
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Manufacturer description
This Sega Genesis Model 1 console model 1601 is pre owned and fully tested. Model: 1601 Model 1. A dependable original Sega Genesis console ready for use once connected. Console: Genesis. Included: Console only.
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SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 1 1601 Console Only Tested 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
| bit | 16 |
|---|---|
| generation | Fourth |
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