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==Mega Drive II== | ==Mega Drive II== | ||
Unlike the first edition, the revised Mega Drive II recycled the Japanese packaging rather than coming up with something unique. It was bundled with a six-button control pad though. | Unlike the first edition, the revised Mega Drive II recycled the Japanese packaging rather than coming up with something unique. It was bundled with a six-button control pad though. | ||
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| + | File:SMD2NTSC Asia Box Front.jpg|Front of box | ||
| + | File:SMD2NTSC Asia Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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=Europe= | =Europe= | ||
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The original Mega Drive package for Europe, debuting in 1990. It shipped with the earlier style European gamepad and with no pack-in games. In fact, it's the only version of the console not to have any game screenshots on its box, presumably because not many had been released by this point. | The original Mega Drive package for Europe, debuting in 1990. It shipped with the earlier style European gamepad and with no pack-in games. In fact, it's the only version of the console not to have any game screenshots on its box, presumably because not many had been released by this point. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Like its North American and Japanese cousins, the Mega Drive was bundled with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' in mid-1991, and was also sold with an extra control pad. | Like its North American and Japanese cousins, the Mega Drive was bundled with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' in mid-1991, and was also sold with an extra control pad. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMDS1 EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMDS1 EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (One control pad))== | ==Mega Drive (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (One control pad))== | ||
Oddly the above model was replaced with this cut-down version, that lacked the extra control pad. Rather than produce a brand new box, Sega simply put a sticker over the image. | Oddly the above model was replaced with this cut-down version, that lacked the extra control pad. Rather than produce a brand new box, Sega simply put a sticker over the image. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMDS11G EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMDS11G EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and ''[[Mega Games 1]]'')== | ==Mega Drive (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and ''[[Mega Games 1]]'')== | ||
The two control pad bundle had ''[[Mega Games 1]]'' added to the set in 1992. | The two control pad bundle had ''[[Mega Games 1]]'' added to the set in 1992. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMDS1MG1 EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMDS1MG1 EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | ==Mega Drive Combat Pack (with ''[[Mega Games 2]]'')== | ||
| + | ''[[Mega Games 2]]'' replaces ''Mega Games 1'' and the bundle is renamed "Mega Drive Combat Pack" | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:SMDCP EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | ||
| + | File:SMDCP EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II== | ==Mega Drive II== | ||
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And again there was a single control pad option without much change to the box outside of a sticker. | And again there was a single control pad option without much change to the box outside of a sticker. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD21G EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD21G EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'')== | ||
The first Mega Drive II bundle threw in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' with two control pads. | The first Mega Drive II bundle threw in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' with two control pads. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2S2 EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2S2 EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic Compilation]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic Compilation]]'')== | ||
A smaller than usual box with ''[[Sonic Compilation]]'' added. | A smaller than usual box with ''[[Sonic Compilation]]'' added. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2SC EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2SC EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Aladdin]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Aladdin]]'')== | ||
The Mega Drive version of ''[[Aladdin]]'' was a very big deal at the time of release, and so Sega started selling an Aladdin package. Most of these bundles recycled the standard box but added an extra outer cardboard sleeve. | The Mega Drive version of ''[[Aladdin]]'' was a very big deal at the time of release, and so Sega started selling an Aladdin package. Most of these bundles recycled the standard box but added an extra outer cardboard sleeve. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2Aladdin EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2Aladdin EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[The Lion King]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[The Lion King]]'')== | ||
Another bundle, but now with ''[[The Lion King]]' as the pack-in game. | Another bundle, but now with ''[[The Lion King]]' as the pack-in game. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2TLK EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2TLK EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'')== | ||
Another bundle, but now with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]' as the pack-in game. | Another bundle, but now with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]' as the pack-in game. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2S3 EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2S3 EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'')== | ||
| − | Another bundle, but now with ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]' as the pack-in game. | + | Another bundle, but now with ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]' as the pack-in game. |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2SaK EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2SaK EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Virtua Racing]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Virtua Racing]]'')== | ||
In an attempt to combat ''Star Fox'' on the SNES, Sega released ''[[Virtua Racing]]'' and also bundled it with a Sega Mega Drive II. | In an attempt to combat ''Star Fox'' on the SNES, Sega released ''[[Virtua Racing]]'' and also bundled it with a Sega Mega Drive II. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2VR EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| − | + | File:SMD2VR EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Mega Games 6 Volume 1]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Mega Games 6 Volume 1]]'')== | ||
''[[Mega Games 6 Volume 1]]'' was bundled with the Mega Drive II for a short period, and the box openly advertised the [[Sega Mega CD]] and [[Sega 32X]] add-ons. | ''[[Mega Games 6 Volume 1]]'' was bundled with the Mega Drive II for a short period, and the box openly advertised the [[Sega Mega CD]] and [[Sega 32X]] add-ons. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2M61 EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2M61 EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Toy Story]]'')== | ==Mega Drive II (with ''[[Toy Story]]'')== | ||
Another bundle, but now with ''[[Toy Story]]' as the pack-in game. | Another bundle, but now with ''[[Toy Story]]' as the pack-in game. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2TS EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2TS EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mega Drive Big 6 Pack (with ''[[Mega 6 Volume 3]]'')== | ==Mega Drive Big 6 Pack (with ''[[Mega 6 Volume 3]]'')== | ||
Released late in the console's lifespan, the Big 6 pack boasts the 6-game compilation ''[[Mega 6 Volume 3]]'' and a six button control pad. | Released late in the console's lifespan, the Big 6 pack boasts the 6-game compilation ''[[Mega 6 Volume 3]]'' and a six button control pad. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:SMD2B6P EU Box Front.jpg|Front of box | |
| + | File:SMD2B6P EU Box Back.jpg|Back of box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Sega Mega Drive]] | [[Category:Sega Mega Drive]] | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 13 August 2010
The Sega Mega Drive (or Sega Genesis in North America) was arguably Sega's most successful video game console. Similar to the Sega Master System, it was marketed in countries Nintendo refused to touch, and as it was in constant battle with Nintendo many packages were released as time went on.
Contents
- 1 Japan
- 2 North America
- 3 Brazil
- 4 Asia
- 5 Europe
- 5.1 Mega Drive
- 5.2 Mega Drive (with Sonic the Hedgehog)
- 5.3 Mega Drive (with Sonic the Hedgehog (One control pad))
- 5.4 Mega Drive (with Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Games 1)
- 5.5 Mega Drive Combat Pack (with Mega Games 2)
- 5.6 Mega Drive II
- 5.7 Mega Drive II
- 5.8 Mega Drive II (with Sonic the Hedgehog 2)
- 5.9 Mega Drive II (with Sonic Compilation)
- 5.10 Mega Drive II (with Aladdin)
- 5.11 Mega Drive II (with The Lion King)
- 5.12 Mega Drive II (with Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
- 5.13 Mega Drive II (with Sonic & Knuckles)
- 5.14 Mega Drive II (with Virtua Racing)
- 5.15 Mega Drive II (with Mega Games 6 Volume 1)
- 5.16 Mega Drive II (with Toy Story)
- 5.17 Mega Drive Big 6 Pack (with Mega 6 Volume 3)
Japan
North America
Brazil
- Main article: Tectoy Mega Drive
Asia
Mega Drive
The Asian-branded Mega Drive is very similar to its Japanese counterpart aside from one key difference - it was available in both PAL and NTSC regions. Annoyingly the console is still region locked, so extra care needed to be taken when buying games.
Mega Drive II
Unlike the first edition, the revised Mega Drive II recycled the Japanese packaging rather than coming up with something unique. It was bundled with a six-button control pad though.
Front of box
Back of box
Europe
Mega Drive
The original Mega Drive package for Europe, debuting in 1990. It shipped with the earlier style European gamepad and with no pack-in games. In fact, it's the only version of the console not to have any game screenshots on its box, presumably because not many had been released by this point.
- SMD EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive (with Sonic the Hedgehog)
Like its North American and Japanese cousins, the Mega Drive was bundled with Sonic the Hedgehog in mid-1991, and was also sold with an extra control pad.
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive (with Sonic the Hedgehog (One control pad))
Oddly the above model was replaced with this cut-down version, that lacked the extra control pad. Rather than produce a brand new box, Sega simply put a sticker over the image.
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive (with Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Games 1)
The two control pad bundle had Mega Games 1 added to the set in 1992.
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive Combat Pack (with Mega Games 2)
Mega Games 2 replaces Mega Games 1 and the bundle is renamed "Mega Drive Combat Pack"
- SMDCP EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMDCP EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box
Mega Drive II
Back to square one with the Mega Drive II re-release, with two control pads but no games included.
Mega Drive II
And again there was a single control pad option without much change to the box outside of a sticker.
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Sonic the Hedgehog 2)
The first Mega Drive II bundle threw in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with two control pads.
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Sonic Compilation)
A smaller than usual box with Sonic Compilation added.
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Aladdin)
The Mega Drive version of Aladdin was a very big deal at the time of release, and so Sega started selling an Aladdin package. Most of these bundles recycled the standard box but added an extra outer cardboard sleeve.
- SMD2Aladdin EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMD2Aladdin EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with The Lion King)
Another bundle, but now with The Lion King' as the pack-in game.
- SMD2TLK EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMD2TLK EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Sonic the Hedgehog 3)
Another bundle, but now with Sonic the Hedgehog 3' as the pack-in game.
- SMD2S3 EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMD2S3 EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Sonic & Knuckles)
Another bundle, but now with Sonic & Knuckles' as the pack-in game.
- SMD2SaK EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMD2SaK EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Virtua Racing)
In an attempt to combat Star Fox on the SNES, Sega released Virtua Racing and also bundled it with a Sega Mega Drive II.
- SMD2VR EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMD2VR EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Mega Games 6 Volume 1)
Mega Games 6 Volume 1 was bundled with the Mega Drive II for a short period, and the box openly advertised the Sega Mega CD and Sega 32X add-ons.
- SMD2M61 EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMD2M61 EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box
Mega Drive II (with Toy Story)
Another bundle, but now with Toy Story' as the pack-in game.
Front of box
Back of box
Mega Drive Big 6 Pack (with Mega 6 Volume 3)
Released late in the console's lifespan, the Big 6 pack boasts the 6-game compilation Mega 6 Volume 3 and a six button control pad.
- SMD2B6P EU Box Front.jpg
Front of box
- SMD2B6P EU Box Back.jpg
Back of box