Sega Genesis Model 1601 16-Bit Console Only - Tested Works READ issue W/player 2
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Manufacturer description
The only issue is the player 2 remote port doesn’t work because one of the pins is bent I suppose if you were able to bend it back, it would be fine and work as it should.
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SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 1601 16-Bit 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
| bits | 16 |
|---|---|
| processor | Motorola 68000 |
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