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1989 Sega Genesis Model 1 Video Game Console 16 Bit Model 1601 Tested & Works

Name: 1989 Sega Genesis Model 1 Video Game Console 16 Bit Model 1601 Tested & Works
Brand: Sega
SKU: EBAY_257421711075
Availability: OutOfStock

By SpecPicks Editorial · Verified 2026-07-07

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Bottom line: The 1989 Sega Genesis Model 1 Video Game Console 16 Bit Model 1601 Tested & Works is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro consoles category. Read recent reviews carefully before committing.

1989 Sega Genesis Model 1 Video Game Console 16 Bit Model 1601 Tested & Works Comes with console, OEM power cable, OEM controller aftermarket av cable The right arrow on the controller has to be pressed down hard sometimes to register. *Does not come with the tv or game as that was just to show that it works* Message me with any questions

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks classifies 1989 Sega Genesis Model 1 Video Game Console 16 Bit Model 1601… as a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro consoles category, based on our editorial and benchmark analysis and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. Sega's positioning sits within the broader category mid-tier. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.

Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by Sega's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Full Specifications

generation	16-bit
model_variant	Model 1

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