Sega Genesis Model 2 Console Sonic The Hedgehog 2 W/7 Added Games - Tested
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Manufacturer description
The Sega Genesis Model 2 Console Sonic The Hedgehog 2 comes with 7 added games, making it a comprehensive gaming package for Sega Genesis fans. This console, known as Sega Genesis II, is a classic gaming system by SEGA that offers nostalgic gameplay and high-quality gaming experiences. With its iconic Sega Genesis platform and the included Sonic The Hedgehog 2 game, players can enjoy hours of entertainment and relive the glory days of 2D platforming gaming. All original controller, cords and Sonic game. All tested and works. Pins cleaned on all games. Box does show wear.
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SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 2 Console Sonic The Hedgehog 2 W/7 Added Games 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-U |
|---|---|
| video_output | RF/Composite AV |
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