SEGA Genesis Model 2 Console Only Tested - *reset Button Doesn't Work*
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Manufacturer description
SEGA Genesis Model 2 Console Only Tested - *reset Button Doesn't Work* Console powers on and plays games. Reset button is not functional. Tested with game and worked fine. Can power on and off. Reset button doesnt work. Please inspect photos, item is preowned and shows signs of minor wear. Overall condition is good.
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SpecPicks scored SEGA Genesis Model 2 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
| cpu | Motorola 68000 |
|---|---|
| region | NTSC |
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