NON-TMSS Sega Genesis Model 1 Console System Only *TESTED*
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Manufacturer description
NON-TMSS Sega Genesis Model 1 Console System ONLY *TESTED* Photo the system you get , tested and works .. comes SYSTEM ONLY !! System has scuffs and marks on it from being used , please note the bottom casing has been changed out do to the original was busted , this why the sticker on bottom of console dose not match the motherboard , this is V2 non TMSS BOARD..last photo shows the motherboard, its a VA2 Board..
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NON-TMSS Sega Genesis Model 1 Console System 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 |
|---|---|
| bits | 16 |
| tmss | false |
| region | NTSC |
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