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The floppy disk drive would have fit into the Mega Drive's expansion port, located on the right hand side of the system. This expansion port would later be used for the [[Sega Mega-CD]], and it is unlikely both could be used in conjunction with each other. Later prototypes had the text "FDD" printed in large golden letters on the top. | The floppy disk drive would have fit into the Mega Drive's expansion port, located on the right hand side of the system. This expansion port would later be used for the [[Sega Mega-CD]], and it is unlikely both could be used in conjunction with each other. Later prototypes had the text "FDD" printed in large golden letters on the top. | ||
| − | Reportedly the drive was co-developed by [[Sony]] and was dropped in favour of the Mega-CD in 1990{{fileref|EGM US | + | Reportedly the drive was co-developed by [[Sony]] and was dropped in favour of the Mega-CD in 1990{{fileref|EGM US 014.pdf|page=22}}. |
Though a floppy disk drive would bypass the Mega Drive, one would eventually see a release [[Saturn Floppy Drive|on the Sega Saturn]]. | Though a floppy disk drive would bypass the Mega Drive, one would eventually see a release [[Saturn Floppy Drive|on the Sega Saturn]]. | ||
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EGM US 003.pdf|page=74|Mention in ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' #3 (1989-09) | EGM US 003.pdf|page=74|Mention in ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' #3 (1989-09) | ||
Raze UK 01.pdf|page=20|Preview in ''Raze'' #1 (November 1990) with "FDD" design. | Raze UK 01.pdf|page=20|Preview in ''Raze'' #1 (November 1990) with "FDD" design. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Mega Drive Floppy Disk Drive |
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| Made for: Sega Mega Drive |
| Manufacturer: Sega |
The Sega Mega Drive Floppy Disk Drive is an unreleased peripheral for the Sega Mega Drive allowing it to run 3.5-inch floppy disks. It was advertised extensively with earlier shots of the system, though was not put on sale for unknown reasons. It could be seen as a successor to the Master System Floppy Disk Drive, which also remained unreleased.
The floppy disk drive would have fit into the Mega Drive's expansion port, located on the right hand side of the system. This expansion port would later be used for the Sega Mega-CD, and it is unlikely both could be used in conjunction with each other. Later prototypes had the text "FDD" printed in large golden letters on the top.
Reportedly the drive was co-developed by Sony and was dropped in favour of the Mega-CD in 1990[1].
Though a floppy disk drive would bypass the Mega Drive, one would eventually see a release on the Sega Saturn.
Gallery
Prototype Mega Drive with Floppy Disk Drive attached
Scan from the January 1989 issue of Beep! showing the unit (and various others).
Mention in Electronic Gaming Monthly #3 (1989-09)
Preview in Raze #1 (November 1990) with "FDD" design.
References