Sega Genesis Console Model 1 w/ cords & 1 OEM controllerπ₯Works Ready to Play!
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Full Specifications
| cpu | Motorola 68000 |
|---|---|
| bits | 16 |
| media | cartridge |
| cpu_mhz | 7.67 |
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