add-on for the Sega Genesis video game console From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sega CD, also called the Mega-CD[lower-alpha 1] in most places outside of North America, was a CD-based console add-on for the Sega Genesis. It was made by Sega. It was released in December 12, 1991 in Japan, October 15, 1992 in North America, and April 2, 1993 in Europe. It was 16-bit and Sega's first product in CD market. It was somewhat successful, but was criticized for the lack of quality games.
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Top: Original Sega CD (bottom) attached to a Model 1 Genesis. Bottom: Model 2 Sega CD (on right) attached to a Model 2 Genesis. Other variations are pictured under Variations below | |
Also known as | Mega-CD (most regions outside North America and Brazil) |
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Manufacturer | Sega |
Type | Video game console add-on |
Generation | Fourth generation |
Release date | |
Lifespan | 1991-1996 |
Introductory price | JP¥49,800 US$299 GB£270 |
Discontinued | 1996 |
Units sold | 2.24 million |
Media | CD-ROM, CD+G |
CPU | Motorola 68000 @ 12.5 MHz |
Storage | 64 kbit internal RAM |
Sound | Ricoh RF5C164 |
Best-selling game | Sonic CD, 1.5 million[1][2] |
Related articles | 32X |
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