Sega Genesis Model 2 Console (READ) Black MK-1631 (Tested) Console & Game ONLY
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Manufacturer description
Console does NOT include Power or AV Cables (I only have one set that I use to test consoles) - Console & Game Only - Tested & Working - Cosmetic Damage as seen (Missing a cover plate on the side & has scratches / scuffs all along the console) - Includes Tengen Hard Drivin’ Sega Genesis Video Game
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SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 2 Console Black MK-1631 Console & Game 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 |
|---|---|
| model_designation | MK-1631 |
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