SEGA
GENESIS
(August 1989 - 1998) A true 16-bit system enters the market and the Nintendo finally has some real competition ![]() |
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![]() ![]() Rating: 88/100 The Genesis is great for sports and action fans a like and you can even upgrade the Genesis with the Sega CD and 32X units if you like. Looking back now I can see why the Genesis just destroyed the TurboGrafx-16 and knocked Nintendo off the number 1 spot. Sega was able to produce a continuous flow of hits like Vectorman, Castle of Illusion, Gunstar Heroes, Streets of Rage and many more during it's run on top while the competitor were lucky if they got a AAA title in one year. The Sega Genesis is a very smart buy now because the system's massive popularity you can get most of all these great legends, cheap (for now). The Genesis is a great beginning for any game player! Find the Sega Genesis system on eBay here! Rare Scale: 1/10 if you can't find one then you suck. Only the newer Genesis3 is uncommon. COOL GENESIS TOYS Powerbase Converter Wow! This cool device lets you play your Sega Master games on your Genesis. It has a Pause, card insert, and cartridge ports for most of your Sega Master System needs. Sadly this will only work on Genesis 1 unit and it won't play every SMS game. Still this is a must for Sega fans! Genesis Controller(s) The first Genesis Controller that was packed earlier systems was a bulky and stiff 3 button pad with a Start button. Not a big deal and not very good pad for long term use. Sega did later introduce a cool 6 button controller with a better Dpad too to promote their release of Street Fighter II: Special Championship Edition in 1993. You can even upgrade your Genesis with these Sega add ons here: SEGA CD The CD game system adds on that plays music CD's and SegaCD CD-Roms games like Sonic CD and Night Trap. SEGA 32X Upgrades the genesis into a 32-bit machine but it only works on 32X games like Doom and Star Wars Arcade! Here are all the Sega Genesis systems throughout history: The Sega Genesis 1 (1989) has TV hook ups that are compatible with the old Sega Master System ports plus its works with headphones if the system's sounds are disturbing others. The Sega Genesis 2 (1993) is a more cheaper and compact unit with different hook ups than the old Genesis 1 and the headphone outputs are gone. Although the Genesis2 is just like the first model, the Sega Master System Converter will not fit on this unit which is disappointing for me at least. The Sega Genesis 3 (1998) is Genesis that fits in your hand but is not compatible with the Sega CD or Sega 32x. The Sega CDX (1994) plays all (well most) Genesis and Sega CD games. Japanese and European name for the Genesis: Mega Drive |
GOOD POINTS:
*Sega released some of its best games ever during the Genesis era.
*Sega even out did Nintendo for a few years.
*If you ever find the portable Sega Nomad then you can play your Genesis games
on the go.
BAD POINTS:
*The Japanese Genesis (the
*The sound of most of the games is lackluster.
Some of the most common Genesis games, store owners beware: | Some of the Rarest Genesis games: | eBay: |
MOST SPORTS GAMES! Altered Beast Columns Eternal Champions Golden Axe Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition Super Hang On X Men |
3 Ninjas Kick Back Action 52 (Active Enterprises, 1991) Aerobiz Supersonic (Koei) Blockbuster World Video Game Championship II Herzog Zwei (Sega, 1990) The first ever real time Strategy game! John Madden Football Championship Edition (EA) King's Bounty The Miracle Piano Teaching System Pirates! Gold Space Invaders 91 (Taito, 1991) Time Killers (THQ, 1996) Warrior of Warrior of Warsong (Langisser in |
StarSoldier's Top
Twenty Sega Genesis games: (Sonic speeds past the rest while Phantasy Star Conquers again) |
#1. SONIC & KNUCKLES (Sega, October 18, 2004) |
2. GUNSTAR HEROES (Sega/Treasure, 1993) |
3. PHANTASY STAR II (Sega, 1990) |
4. SHINING FORCE II (Sega/Camelot, 1994) |
5. PHANTASY STAR IV (Sega, 1994) |
6. GHOULS N' GHOSTS (Sega/Capcom, 1989) |
7. REVENGE OF SHINOBI (Sega, 1990) |
8. STRIDER (Sega/Capcom, 1990) |
9. SONIC The HEDGEHOG (Sega, 1991) |
10. CASTLEVANIA BLOODLINES (Konami, 1994) |
Most Disappointing:
Double Dragon 3
Runner up: Rings of Power
The Worst:
Dark Castle
Runner up: Star Flight
Most Underrated:
Mystic Defender
Runner up: Sagaia