SEGA Master System Video Game Console W/ 12 Games, 2 Controller And 2 Zappers.
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Manufacturer description
System is fully tested and operational. In over good shape with clean shell. Comes with 2 controllers (tested/working) 2 light phasers (tested/working) and 12 games (two are duplicates) All games are tested and working as well. 9 of them are CIB and 3 are missing manual. One of the pictures shows them separated to show which are CIB and which are missing manuals. Everything is overall in great shape for the age and is cleaned to look good. May have a bit of dust from sitting around till it ships.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SEGA Master System Video Game Console W/ 12 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.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| extras | 2 light phasers,12 games |
|---|---|
| controllers_included | 2 |
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