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The '''Super Senga''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] [[clone console]] manufactured in South America. Because the console looked so similar to the Japanese Sega Mega Drive, this managed to become one of the more popular Mega Drive clones.
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The '''AT-168''' is a commonly found [[Sega Mega Drive]] [[clone console]] of currently unknown origin. AT-168s are usually sold under different labels, including the '''Generation II''' (by [[Argo]]) , '''Super Senga''' (sold in Argentina by [[Casa Mundo]]) and '''Bitman Turbo''' (sold in Russia by [[Bitman]]) but are thought to be functionally identical.
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AT-168s emulate the design of the original launch Japanese Sega Mega Drive, though lack the rear [[DE-9]] port for [[Mega Modem]] compatibility. The system is, however, completely free of region locking and in some cases offers a 50Hz/60Hz switch for maximum compatibility with Mega Drive games. It is also fully compatible with the [[Sega Mega-CD]], and likely the [[Sega 32X]].
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Perhaps predictably the build quality of the AT-168 is greatly reduced - paintwork in particular can rub off fairly quickly, and the plastic housing the unit is thought to be more brittle. With all AT-168s, the Sega logo is missing from the bottom right hand corner of the unit - some (such as the Super Senga) replaced this with a new logo, while others left it blank. Controllers vary depending on the package.
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AT-168s are common in South America.
  
The Super Senga is essentially Sega Mega Drive I with a region switch and a different logo in bottom right hand corner, making it easy to identify. Many people are still accidentally sold these systems today as the differences on the outside are so minor. The system is fully compatible with the [[Sega Mega CD]] and shipped with a six button controller.
 
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:SuperSenga2.jpg|Region switch
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File:SuperSenga.jpg|Super Senga...
File:SuperSenga Box.jpg|Front of box
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File:SuperSenga2.jpg|...with region switch...
File:SuperSenga Gamepad.jpg|A Senga branded six button gamepad
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File:SuperSenga3.jpg|...box...
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File:SuperSenga Gamepad.jpg|and an own-brand six button gamepad
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File:GenerationII.jpg|Generation II
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File:Turbo Bitman.jpg|Bitman Turbo
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File:Turbo Bitman alt.jpg|Bitman Turbo other version
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BitmanTurbo MD Bottom.jpg
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Notavailable.svg|Model based on European Mega Drive<ref>https://twitter.com/AlfaroOrueta/status/1644489195405049857?cxt=HHwWgoCwkbuNs9ItAAAA</ref>
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Physical Scans==
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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|actiongames|31|26-27
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|actiongames|31|41
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{{galleryPrintAd
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|actiongames|32|18-19
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|actiongames|33|14-15
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{{gitem|Bitman advert 1995.png|Print advert in Hard & Soft (RU) #7/95: "07.1995" (1995-xx-xx)}}
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{{gitem|Bitman offer.jpg|Bitman catalogue (RU)}}
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==Physical scans==
 
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:15, 14 February 2024

SuperSenga.jpg
AT-168
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
AR
Sega Mega Drive
BR
Sega Mega Drive
RU

The AT-168 is a commonly found Sega Mega Drive clone console of currently unknown origin. AT-168s are usually sold under different labels, including the Generation II (by Argo) , Super Senga (sold in Argentina by Casa Mundo) and Bitman Turbo (sold in Russia by Bitman) but are thought to be functionally identical.

AT-168s emulate the design of the original launch Japanese Sega Mega Drive, though lack the rear DE-9 port for Mega Modem compatibility. The system is, however, completely free of region locking and in some cases offers a 50Hz/60Hz switch for maximum compatibility with Mega Drive games. It is also fully compatible with the Sega Mega-CD, and likely the Sega 32X.

Perhaps predictably the build quality of the AT-168 is greatly reduced - paintwork in particular can rub off fairly quickly, and the plastic housing the unit is thought to be more brittle. With all AT-168s, the Sega logo is missing from the bottom right hand corner of the unit - some (such as the Super Senga) replaced this with a new logo, while others left it blank. Controllers vary depending on the package.

AT-168s are common in South America.

Gallery

Magazine articles

Main article: AT-168/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Action Games (AR) #31: "Diciembre 1994" (199x-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Action Games (AR) #31: "Diciembre 1994" (199x-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Action Games (AR) #32: "Enero 1995" (1995-xx-xx)
also published in:
Logo-pdf.svg
Bitman advert 1995.png
Print advert in Hard & Soft (RU) #7/95: "07.1995" (1995-xx-xx)
Bitman advert 1995.png
Bitman offer.jpg
Bitman catalogue (RU)
Bitman offer.jpg

Physical scans

Mega Drive, AR (Generation II)
GenerationII MD Box Front.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, (Super Senga)
SuperSenga MD Box Front Alt2.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, (Super Senga; alt)
SuperSenga Box.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, (Super Senga; alt 2)
SuperSenga MD Box Front Alt.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive (Arcade Graphic and Sound, New Dimension in Game Play),

Mega Drive (Captain Majid), GCC

Mega Drive (Super Creation; Captain Majid), GCC

Turbo Bitman, RU
Turbo Bitman box.jpg
Cover
Bitman RU WarrantyCard.png
Warranty Card
Turbo Bitman, alt, RU

Bitman RU WarrantyCard.png
Warranty Card

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