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The '''SG-1000 Mark II''' is an updated version of the [[SG-1000]] [[video game console]], made by Sega. It was released in Japan in July 1984, priced ¥15,000.
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The '''SG-1000 II''' is an updated model of the [[SG-1000]] video game console　released by [[Sega]] in 1984. It is internally identical to the original SG-1000, but sports a new outer design. In contrast to the original SG-1000, which featured a hardwired joystick controller with an optional extra controller port, the SG-1000 II features two detachable joypad controllers.  
  
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The SG-1000 runs all [[SC-3000]] games and applications, with the exception of Music and Basic Cartridges. The machine could be used just like the SC-3000, provided one had the keyboard attachment ready. The console also had a game card reader add-on that allowed for the use of Sega cards.
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It was succeeded by the [[Sega Mark III]], which significantly upgraded the hardware (including the VDP and [[RAM]]) and changed the controller to use a more intuitive D-pad design similar to the Famicom.
  
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The Sega card reader would become built into the [[SG-1000 Mark III]], as well as the first version of the [[Sega Master System]].
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==Hardware==
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Like the original SG-1000, the SG-1000 II runs all [[SC-3000]] games and applications, with the exception of Music and Basic Cartridges. The expansion port has been moved to the front (as it is only used by the [[SK-1100]] add-on), and rather than hardwiring the first controller, it is detachable like the second. The SG-1000 II also shipped with updated [[SJ-150]] controllers, which can be housed on the sides of the console, a design concept inspired by Nintendo's Famicom. Controllers are plugged into the rear of the unit.
  
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The SG-1000 never did as well as the Nintendo Family Computer did.
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The succeeding [[Sega Mark III]] would feature an outer design similar to the SG-1000 II, but with a few differences such as the addition of a card slot in front of the cartridge slot and different placements for the controller ports and power switch.
  
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===Models===
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{{MainArticle|SG-1000 consoles}}
  
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<gallery widths="250px" heights="200px">
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SG1000Mk2.jpg|Japanese model
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Sega1000 TW.jpg|Taiwanese "Sega-1000" model
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Aaronix.jpg|Taiwanese "TTL-1000" model
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Aaronix gamepad.jpg|Aaronix-branded gamepad, bundled with the console.
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===Technical specifications===
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:''See [[SG-1000#Technical specifications|SG-1000 technical specifications]].''
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==History==
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As the system failed to deliver any meaningful improvements for the Japanese public, the SG-1000 II, like its predecessor, faced stiff competition from Nintendo's Famicom and failed to pick up much steam in that region. It was not released in as many regions as the original SG-1000 - most would jump ahead to the [[Sega Master System]].
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[[Aaronix]] distributed the console in Taiwan starting in 1986. Aaronix produced their own software with this console in mind, often converting games from the MSX (potentially with a license to do so). At least three revisions of the console are known to exist, one without the expansion port.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20131115060534/http://park21.wakwak.com/~suka/sega/kari/sega1000/sega1000.html}}
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==Games==
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===List of games===
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{{MainArticle|List of SG-1000 games}}
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==Production credits==
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{{creditstable|
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*[[Masami Ishikawa]]
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*[[Hideki Sato]]
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| source=Developer mentions{{ref|https://www.famitsu.com/news/201308/12038274.html}}{{fileref|Sega_Consumer_History_JP_EnterBrain_Book.pdf|page=23}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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Sega SG-1000II+SK-1100 Advert JP.pdf|JP advert with [[SK-1100]] (1984)
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</gallery>
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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* [http://www.consoledatabase.com/consoleinfo/segasg-1000 SG-1000 Console Database]
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* [https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/sg1000_2/ Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese)]
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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* [http://www.consoledatabase.com/consoleinfo/segasg-1000 SG-1000 on Console Database]
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==References==
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[[Category:SG-1000| ]]

Latest revision as of 10:39, 6 November 2024

SG-1000II logo.svg
SG1000Mk2.jpg
SG-1000 II
Manufacturer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Release Date RRP Code
SG-1000
JP 		¥15,00015,000[1] SG-1000II
SG-1000
TW

The SG-1000 II is an updated model of the SG-1000 video game console　released by Sega in 1984. It is internally identical to the original SG-1000, but sports a new outer design. In contrast to the original SG-1000, which featured a hardwired joystick controller with an optional extra controller port, the SG-1000 II features two detachable joypad controllers.

It was succeeded by the Sega Mark III, which significantly upgraded the hardware (including the VDP and RAM) and changed the controller to use a more intuitive D-pad design similar to the Famicom.

Hardware

Like the original SG-1000, the SG-1000 II runs all SC-3000 games and applications, with the exception of Music and Basic Cartridges. The expansion port has been moved to the front (as it is only used by the SK-1100 add-on), and rather than hardwiring the first controller, it is detachable like the second. The SG-1000 II also shipped with updated SJ-150 controllers, which can be housed on the sides of the console, a design concept inspired by Nintendo's Famicom. Controllers are plugged into the rear of the unit.

The succeeding Sega Mark III would feature an outer design similar to the SG-1000 II, but with a few differences such as the addition of a card slot in front of the cartridge slot and different placements for the controller ports and power switch.

Models

Main article: SG-1000 consoles.

  • Japanese model

  • Taiwanese "Sega-1000" model

  • Taiwanese "TTL-1000" model

  • Aaronix-branded gamepad, bundled with the console.

Technical specifications

See SG-1000 technical specifications.

History

As the system failed to deliver any meaningful improvements for the Japanese public, the SG-1000 II, like its predecessor, faced stiff competition from Nintendo's Famicom and failed to pick up much steam in that region. It was not released in as many regions as the original SG-1000 - most would jump ahead to the Sega Master System.

Aaronix distributed the console in Taiwan starting in 1986. Aaronix produced their own software with this console in mind, often converting games from the MSX (potentially with a license to do so). At least three revisions of the console are known to exist, one without the expansion port.[2]

Games

List of games

Main article: List of SG-1000 games.

Production credits

Source:
Developer mentions[3][4]


Magazine articles

Main article: SG-1000 II/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/sg1000_2 (Wayback Machine: 2013-02-09 18:37)
  2. ↑ http://park21.wakwak.com/~suka/sega/kari/sega1000/sega1000.html (Wayback Machine: 2013-11-15 06:05)
  3. ↑ https://www.famitsu.com/news/201308/12038274.html
  4. ↑ File:Sega_Consumer_History_JP_EnterBrain_Book.pdf, page 23
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