Sega Genesis Model 1 High Definition Graphics Console with 3 Games Tested Works!
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Manufacturer description
Everything tested works , 2 controllers Power cords All hookups Sonic spinball Kid chameleon Columns
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model 1 High Definition Graphics 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-U/C |
|---|---|
| branding | High Definition Graphics |
| revision | Model 1 |
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