Sega Genesis 16-Bit Model 1601 Console Only - Tested Working System Only
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Sega Genesis 16-Bit Model 1601 Console Only - Tested Working System Only Photo the system you get , tested works , system has scuffs and marks and scratches to it from being used .. Again SYSTEM ONLY..
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SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis 16-Bit Model 1601 Console Only 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 |
|---|---|
| bit_depth | 16 |
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