Sega Genesis Model 2 Console - 2 Controllers - OEM Cords - Tested for one hour!!
Bottom line: The Sega Genesis Model 2 Console is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Tested for one hour by playing a combination of road rash 2, columns, and sonic (from the 6 pak), game not included. Cords included are the same cords used in the test. Controllers have also been individually tested. Reset button works.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 2 Console 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 |
|---|---|
| video_output | Composite/RF |
| controller_ports | 2 |
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