Difference between revisions of "Unlicensed Mega Drive clones (Famiclone models)"
From Sega Retro
m |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | In the | + | In the 1990s, there was a huge increase in the production of Nintendo Famicom console clones. At some point, production of clones resembling the [[Mega Drive]] began and the main goal was to convince the customer that he could buy [[Sega]] consoles for a lower price, but in fact he was getting an ordinary Famicom. Later, such a grip was used with the [[Super Nintendo]] console to create famiclones series like SP-60, and most famous one with [[PlayStation]] called PolyStation. Most of the consoles came with 2 pads, a black gun, and one multi-game cartridge. |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ==Mega Drive shell== | |
| − | + | Looks like a regular Mega Drive or with minor changes. Usually under a changed name, e.g. ''Tarzan'', ''Zhiliton''. | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 1.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 2.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 3.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 4.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 5.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 6.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 7.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 8.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan 9.jpg | ||
| + | File: MD clone Tarzan pad.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Mega Drive 2 shell== | ||
| + | The most popular models in the 90s were sold in the same box as the Asian ''Mega Drive 2'' without a changed name. Usually the box could be distinguished by a pistol that looked like [[Light Phaser]], which was drawn on the box. Later models were sold under different names and in different boxes, but the design of console remained the same. Interestingly, some vendors that sold Mega Drive and Famicom clones, had this linked clone on sale, causing additional customer confusion, for example: ''Fei Hao FH-2012'', ''Simba's Mega Power II''. | ||
{{MDUnlicensed}} | {{MDUnlicensed}} | ||
Revision as of 11:36, 3 June 2023
In the 1990s, there was a huge increase in the production of Nintendo Famicom console clones. At some point, production of clones resembling the Mega Drive began and the main goal was to convince the customer that he could buy Sega consoles for a lower price, but in fact he was getting an ordinary Famicom. Later, such a grip was used with the Super Nintendo console to create famiclones series like SP-60, and most famous one with PlayStation called PolyStation. Most of the consoles came with 2 pads, a black gun, and one multi-game cartridge.
Mega Drive shell
Looks like a regular Mega Drive or with minor changes. Usually under a changed name, e.g. Tarzan, Zhiliton.
Mega Drive 2 shell
The most popular models in the 90s were sold in the same box as the Asian Mega Drive 2 without a changed name. Usually the box could be distinguished by a pistol that looked like Light Phaser, which was drawn on the box. Later models were sold under different names and in different boxes, but the design of console remained the same. Interestingly, some vendors that sold Mega Drive and Famicom clones, had this linked clone on sale, causing additional customer confusion, for example: Fei Hao FH-2012, Simba's Mega Power II.