Sega Genesis Model 2 Console w Sonic Pinball OEM RF Unit & Controller
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Manufacturer description
Original Sega Genesis Model 2 Console MK-1631 w Sonic Pinball Game, OEM RF Unit & Working Controller. All Tested and in working condition. DOES NOT INCLUDE POWER ADAPTOR Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Tested, cleaned, and working. Shows expected signs of wear due to age and use. Like most older consoles, this unit works, but at times requires more than one attempt when starting up a game.
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SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 2 Console w Sonic Pinball OEM RF Unit & Controller 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
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