Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars Sega Master System Game Cart And Rough Box, Tested
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Manufacturer description
See photos. Game is tested and working, no manual. Artwork is in bad shape as shown The product is a Sega Master System game cartridge for "Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars" released in 1988. This game is part of the Alex Kidd series published by SEGA and falls under the sub-genre of boxing. The rough box included with the game adds to the authenticity of the vintage gaming experience. The game has been tested and is ready for play on the Sega Master System console.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars Sega Master System Game Cart And Rough Box 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
| condition | tested, rough box |
|---|---|
| included_items | game cartridge,box |
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