Difference between revisions of "Master System consoles in North America"

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==United States==
 
==United States==
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{{ConsoleReleaseTable|
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!Console
 
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
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| back=TSBS US Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=
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| spinemissing=yes
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=The Sega Base System
 
| name=The Sega Base System
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| distributor=[[Sega of America]]
  
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| dateprice1=
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1986}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| consolecode=3010
  
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 2.jpg
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 2.jpg
 
| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
 
| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
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| soft1=HangOnAstroWarrior SMS US Box.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Hang-On / Astro Warrior]]''
 
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{{ConsoleRelease
 
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| name=The Sega Master System
 
| name=The Sega Master System
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| distributor=[[Sega of America]]
  
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| dateprice1=(1986)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1986}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
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| consolecode=3010
  
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 2.jpg
 
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| doc1name=Instruction Manual
 
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| name=The Sega Base System
 
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| distributor=[[Sega of America]]
  
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| dateprice1=(1987)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1987}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| consolecode=3010
  
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
 
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| name=The Sega Master System
 
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| distributor=[[Sega of America]]
  
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| dateprice1=(1987)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1987}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
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| consolecode=3010
  
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
 
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| name=Video Game System
 
| name=Video Game System
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| distributor=[[Tonka]]
  
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| dateprice1=(1988)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1988}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| consolecode=3010
  
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
 
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| name=Base System
 
| name=Base System
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| code=3005
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| distributor=[[Tonka]]
  
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1988}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| consolecode=3010-B
  
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
 
| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
 
| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
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| soft1=HangOn SMS Title.png
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| soft1name=''[[Hang-On]]''
 
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| name=Master System
 
| name=Master System
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| code=3000
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| distributor=[[Tonka]]
  
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1988}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
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| consolecode=
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| consolecode=3010-A
  
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
 
| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
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| name=SegaScope 3-D System
 
| name=SegaScope 3-D System
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| code=3001
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| distributor=[[Tonka]]
  
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| dateprice1=(1988)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US||1988}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
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| name=Master System II
 
| name=Master System II
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| distributor=[[Sega of America]]
  
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| dateprice1=$49.95 (199x)
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|US|49.95|1990}}
  
 
| console=SMS2 US.jpg
 
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| consolecode=
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| consolecode=MK-3006
  
 
| hard1=Sms joypad.jpg
 
| hard1=Sms joypad.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]''
 
| soft1name=''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]''
 
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==Canada==
 
==Canada==
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{| class="prettytable sortable"
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{{ConsoleReleaseTable|
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!Box
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{{ConsoleRelease
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!Name
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| front=TSMS CA Box Front MadeinJapan.jpg
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!Date & Price
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| back=TSMS CA Box Back MadeinJapan.jpg
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!Console
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| spinemissing=yes
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!Label
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!Hardware
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!Software
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| name=The Sega Master System
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!Documentation
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| distributor=[[Irwin Electronics]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|CA||1987}}
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| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
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| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
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| hard2=Sega Master System lightphaser.jpg
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| hard2name=[[Light Phaser]]
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| soft1=HangOnSafariHunt SMS CA Box MadeinJapan.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Hang-On / Safari Hunt]]''
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| comments=Made in Japan
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}}
  
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
{{ConsoleRelease
 
| front=TSMS CA Box Front.jpg
 
| front=TSMS CA Box Front.jpg
 
| back=TSMS CA Box Back.jpg
 
| back=TSMS CA Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=
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| spinemissing=yes
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=The Sega Master System
 
| name=The Sega Master System
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| distributor=[[Irwin Electronics]]
  
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| dateprice1=
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|CA||1987}}
  
 
| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
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| soft1=HangOnSafariHunt SMS CA Box.jpg
 
| soft1=HangOnSafariHunt SMS CA Box.jpg
 
| soft1name=''[[Hang-On / Safari Hunt]]''
 
| soft1name=''[[Hang-On / Safari Hunt]]''
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| comments=Made in Hong Kong
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ConsoleRelease
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| front=TSMS CA Box Front MadeinChina.jpg
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| back=TSMS CA Box Back MadeinChina.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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| name=The Sega Master System
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| distributor=[[Irwin Electronics]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|CA||1987}}
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| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| hard1=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
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| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
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| hard2=Sega Master System lightphaser.jpg
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| hard2name=[[Light Phaser]]
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| soft1=HangOnSafariHunt SMS CA Box MadeinChina.jpg
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| soft1name=''[[Hang-On / Safari Hunt]]''
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| comments=Made in China
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}}
  
 
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| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
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| front=SMS2 CA Box Front AlexKidd.jpg
 
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| spinemissing=yes
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
  
 
| name=Master System II
 
| name=Master System II
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| distributor=[[Irwin Electronics]]
  
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|CA||1990}}
  
 
| console=SMS2 US.jpg
 
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| consolecode=MK-3006-22
  
 
| hard1=Sms joypad.jpg
 
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| soft1name=''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]''
 
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==Mexico==
 
==Mexico==
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| front=SMSP MX Box Front.png
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| name=Sega Master System
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| distributor=[[DISAM]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|MX||{{gte}} 1990}}
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| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=3010-A
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| hard1=Sms joypad.jpg
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| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
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| hard2=Sega Master System lightphaser.jpg
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| hard2name=[[Light Phaser]]
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| soft1=HangOnSafariHunt title.png
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| soft1name=''[[Hang-On/Safari Hunt]]''
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| doc1=SMS MX Manual.png
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| doc1name=Manual
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| doc2=SMSP MX seal.png
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| doc2name=Seal (Box Front)
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| front=SMSP MX Box Front alt.png
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| square=yes
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| name=Sega Master System
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| distributor=[[DISAM]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|MX||{{gte}} 1990}}
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| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| hard1=Sms joypad.jpg
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| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
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| hard2=Sega Master System lightphaser.jpg
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| hard2name=[[Light Phaser]]
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| soft1=HangOnSafariHunt title.png
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| soft1name=''[[Hang-On/Safari Hunt]]''
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| doc1=SMS MX Manual.png
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| doc1name=Manual
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| doc2=SMSP MX seal.png
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| doc2name=Seal (Box Front)
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| front=SMS SegaScope 3D MX box front.jpg
 
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| console=MasterSystem1.jpg
 
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| distributor=[[DISAM]]
 
| hard1=Sms joypad.jpg
 
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| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]] (x2)
 
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| soft1name=''[[Missile Defense 3-D]]''
 
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| doc1name=Manual
 
| doc1name=Manual
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| doc2=SMS MX Catalogue.jpg
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| doc2name=Catalogue
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| doc3=SMSP MX seal.png
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| doc3name=Seal (Box Front)
 
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| name=Master System II
 
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| distributor=[[DISAM]]
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| dateprice={{DatePrice|MX||{{gte}} 1992}}
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| console=SMS2 US.jpg
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| consolecode=
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| hard1=Sms joypad.jpg
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| hard1name=[[Control Pad (Master System)|Control Pad]]
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| soft1=Alex Kidd in Miracle World Title.png
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| soft1name=''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]''
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| doc1=SMS MX manual alt.png
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| doc1name=Manual
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==References==
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[[Category:Master System hardware]]
 
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 2 December 2023

Though the Sega Master System always played second-best to the Nintendo Entertainment System (so much so that few even remember the Master System's existence in this region), many bundles and console revisions were given to the North American audience.

There are three confirmed "sets" of North American Master System; early consoles distributed by Sega, late 80s consoles distributed by Tonka, and a third set for the redesgined Master System II, also distributed by Sega. Canada changed packaging when the US changed distributors, but all consoles in that country were distributed by Irwin Electronics.

Contrary to popular belief, until the advent of the Sega Master System II, Sega did not call the console the "Sega Master System" in North America. Instead the console was referred to as the "Sega System", a rather vague and confusing title which was inevitably scrapped. The console unit itself is often referred to as the "Power Base" (similar to the NES' "Control Deck"), though for unknown reasons the text printed on the top of the unit reads "Master System/Power Base". The "Master System" name clearly stuck, and became the official title for the console in later revisions.

Though there are similarities with European packaging, North American models are easier to spot than one might expect.

United States

Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
TSBS US Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngTSBS US Box Front.jpg
 The Sega Base System Sega of America
United States of America US: (1986)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010
TSMSHOSH US Box Top.jpg
TSMSHOSH US Box Back.jpgTSMSHOSH US Box Spine.jpgTSMSHOSH US Box Front.jpgTSMSHOSH US Box Side.jpg
TSMSHOSH US Box Bottom.jpg
 The Sega Master System Sega of America
United States of America US: (1986)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010
SegaSystemInstructionManualSMSU.pdf
Instruction Manual
TSBS US Box Back Alt.jpgNospine-small.pngTSBS US Box Front Alt.jpg
 The Sega Base System Sega of America
United States of America US: (1987)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010
TSMS US Box Front Top.jpg
TSMS US Box Back Alt.jpgNospine-small.pngTSMS US Box Front Alt.jpg
 The Sega Master System Sega of America
United States of America US: (1987)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010
SVGS US Box Top.jpg
SVGS US Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSVGS US Box Front.jpg
 Video Game System Tonka
United States of America US: (1988)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010
SBS US Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSBS US Box Front.jpg
 Base System
3005 		Tonka
United States of America US: (1988)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010-B
SMS US Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSMS US Box Front.jpg
 Master System
3000 		Tonka
United States of America US: (1988)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010-A
SS3DS US Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSegaScope3D System.jpg
 SegaScope 3-D System
3001 		Tonka
United States of America US: (1988)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010-C
SMS2 US Box Back AlexKidd.jpgNospine-small.pngSMS2 US Box Front AlexKidd.jpg
 Master System II Sega of America
United States of America US: $49.9549.95 (1990)
SMS2 US.jpg
MK-3006

Canada

Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
TSMS CA Box Back MadeinJapan.jpgNospine-small.pngTSMS CA Box Front MadeinJapan.jpg
 The Sega Master System Irwin Electronics
Canada CA: (1987)
MasterSystem1.jpg
 Made in Japan
TSMS CA Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngTSMS CA Box Front.jpg
 The Sega Master System Irwin Electronics
Canada CA: (1987)
MasterSystem1.jpg
 Made in Hong Kong
TSMS CA Box Back MadeinChina.jpgNospine-small.pngTSMS CA Box Front MadeinChina.jpg
 The Sega Master System Irwin Electronics
Canada CA: (1987)
MasterSystem1.jpg
 Made in China
SMS CA Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSMS CA Box Front.jpg
 Master System Irwin Electronics
Canada CA: (1988)
MasterSystem1.jpg
SMS CA Box Back Alt.jpgNospine-small.pngSMS CA Box Front Alt.jpg
 Master System Irwin Electronics
Canada CA: (1988)
MasterSystem1.jpg
SMS2 CA Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSMS2 CA Box Front AlexKidd.jpg
 Master System II Irwin Electronics
Canada CA: (1990)
SMS2 US.jpg
MK-3006-22

Mexico

Box Name Distributor Date & Price Console Label Hardware Software Documentation Comments
SMSP MX Box Front.png
 Sega Master System DISAM
Mexico MX: (≥ 1990)
MasterSystem1.jpg
3010-A
SMS MX Manual.png
Manual
SMSP MX seal.png
Seal (Box Front)
SMSP MX Box Front alt.png
 Sega Master System DISAM
Mexico MX: (≥ 1990)
MasterSystem1.jpg
SMS MX Manual.png
Manual
SMSP MX seal.png
Seal (Box Front)
SMS SegaScope 3D MX box front.jpg
 SegaScope 3-D System DISAM
Mexico MX: (≥ 1990)
MasterSystem1.jpg
SMS MX Manual.png
Manual
SMS MX Catalogue.jpg
Catalogue
SMSP MX seal.png
Seal (Box Front)
SMS II AK MX box.png
 Master System II DISAM
Mexico MX: (≥ 1992)
SMS2 US.jpg
SMSII MX Manual.png
Manual
SMS II AK MX box alt.png
 Master System II DISAM
Mexico MX: (≥ 1992)
SMS2 US.jpg
SMS MX manual alt.png
Manual

References


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