Sega Genesis Model 2 MK-1631 Console Complete In Box Sonic 2 System Tested
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Manufacturer description
Console Complete in box. Sonic Game complete in box (still has hanger tab) all power and tv hookup cords included.
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SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 2 MK-1631 Console Complete In Box Sonic 2 System… 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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