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Sega Master System

Hardware Data

Release Year1985
ManufacturerSega
CPUZilog Z80 (3.58 MHz)
RAM8 KB
VRAM16 KB
MediaROM Cartridge / Sega Card
Players1–2

The Sega Master System was Sega’s 8-bit home console and the successor to the SG-1000.

It competed directly with Nintendo’s NES and featured superior arcade-style graphics and sound.

Description & Screenshots

The Master System introduced colorful visuals, smooth scrolling, and faithful arcade ports. While less successful in North America and Japan, it dominated markets such as Europe and Brazil.

Popular games included Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Wonder Boy III, and Phantasy Star.

Timeline / Versions

1985
Sega Mark III released in Japan
1986
Master System released worldwide
1996
Master System discontinued

Gameplay Video

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