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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. | 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 [[ | + | 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. | 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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File:Turbo Bitman alt.jpg|Bitman Turbo other version | File:Turbo Bitman alt.jpg|Bitman Turbo other version | ||
BitmanTurbo MD Bottom.jpg | BitmanTurbo MD Bottom.jpg | ||
| + | Notavailable.svg|Model based on European Mega Drive<ref>https://twitter.com/AlfaroOrueta/status/1644489195405049857?cxt=HHwWgoCwkbuNs9ItAAAA</ref> | ||
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|actiongames|33|14-15 | |actiongames|33|14-15 | ||
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| − | {{gitem|Bitman offer.jpg| | + | {{gitem|Bitman advert 1995.png|Print advert in Hard & Soft (RU) #7/95: "07.1995" (1995-xx-xx)}} |
| + | {{gitem|Bitman offer.jpg|Bitman catalogue (RU)}} | ||
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| + | | console=Mega Drive (Captain Majid) | ||
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| + | | console=Mega Drive (Super Creation; Captain Majid) | ||
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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.
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
Super Senga...
...with region switch...
...box...
and an own-brand six button gamepad
Generation II
Bitman Turbo
Bitman Turbo other version
Model based on European Mega Drive[1]
Magazine articles
- Main article: AT-168/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
also published in:
- Action Games (AR) #33: "Febrero 1995" (1995-xx-xx)[2]
Physical scans
| Mega Drive, AR (Generation II) |
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| Mega Drive, (Super Senga) |
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 Cover
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| Mega Drive, (Super Senga; alt) |
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 Cover
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| Mega Drive, (Super Senga; alt 2) |
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 Cover
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| Mega Drive (Arcade Graphic and Sound, New Dimension in Game Play), |
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| Mega Drive (Captain Majid), GCC |
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| Mega Drive (Super Creation; Captain Majid), GCC |
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| Turbo Bitman, RU |
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 Cover
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 Warranty Card |
| Turbo Bitman, alt, RU |
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Warranty Card |
References