Sega Genesis Model 1 Console Only 16 Bit 1601 Console & Power Supply Only Works
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Manufacturer description
Sega Genesis console lot 16 bit. 1 controller. RBI baseball. All original hookups.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 1 Console Only 16 Bit 1601 Console & Power Supply… 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 |
| sound_chip | YM2612 |
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