Original Sega Genesis Model 1 Console Sonic System Box Sonic 1&2 Tested Working
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Manufacturer description
• Sega RF TV hookup / Auto RF Switch. Console has been tested and is working. • Original Sega Genesis Sonic System box. • Sega Genesis Model 1 console — MK-1601. Tested using the included RF TV hookup.
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SpecPicks scored Original Sega Genesis Model 1 Console Sonic System Box Sonic 1&2… 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
| region | NTSC |
|---|---|
| part_number | MK-1601 |
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