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| name=A selection of Mega Drive Portable games, and boxes | | name=A selection of Mega Drive Portable games, and boxes | ||
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− | | distributor=[[Simba's Video Games]], [[Proyavlyay Emotsii]] | + | | distributor=[[Simba's Video Games]], [[Proyavlyay Emotsii]] (Russia/CIS), [[Dynacom Argentina]] (Argentina) |
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− | | md_date_ru_1=2007-03-27 | + | | md_date_cn=200x |
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+ | | md_date_ru_1=2007-03-27{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20070331221734/http://www.simbas.ru/}} | ||
| md_type_ru_1=Mega Drive Portable | | md_type_ru_1=Mega Drive Portable | ||
| md_type_ru_2=Mega Drive Portable Blue and Silver | | md_type_ru_2=Mega Drive Portable Blue and Silver | ||
− | | md_date_ru_2=2007-06-21 | + | | md_date_ru_2=2007-06-21{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20070804121119/http://www.simbas.ru/}} |
| md_type_ru_3=Mega Drive Portable 3D | | md_type_ru_3=Mega Drive Portable 3D | ||
− | | md_date_ru_3=2008-01-01 | + | | md_date_ru_3=2008-01-01{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20080113192855/http://www.simbas.ru/}} |
| md_type_ru_4=Mega Drive Portable Ultimate | | md_type_ru_4=Mega Drive Portable Ultimate | ||
− | | md_date_ru_4=2009-12-02 | + | | md_date_ru_4=2009-12-02{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20100126234941/http://www.simbas.ru/}} |
| md_type_ru_5=Mega Drive Arcada | | md_type_ru_5=Mega Drive Arcada | ||
− | | md_date_ru_5=2011-02-02 | + | | md_date_ru_5=2011-02-02{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20110920160848/http://www.simbas.ru/}} |
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− | + | '''Mega Drive Portable''' is a brand of portable Mega Drive clones sold In Russia/CIS, China and parts of Asia, South America. | |
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The Mega Drive Portable rather than rely on standard-size Mega Drive cartridges, games was distributed on smaller [[Game Boy Advance]]-sized carts which are then compatible with the entire range of Mega Drive Portable systems. Within these carts contains a Mega Drive ROM, likely taken from the internet, repackaged and sold for use on the go. | The Mega Drive Portable rather than rely on standard-size Mega Drive cartridges, games was distributed on smaller [[Game Boy Advance]]-sized carts which are then compatible with the entire range of Mega Drive Portable systems. Within these carts contains a Mega Drive ROM, likely taken from the internet, repackaged and sold for use on the go. | ||
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There are a handful of Mega Drive Portable compatible devices, most of which appear to have been based on pre-existing shells developed by Nintendo. | There are a handful of Mega Drive Portable compatible devices, most of which appear to have been based on pre-existing shells developed by Nintendo. | ||
− | ==Mega Drive Portable== | + | The console began a new trend in Russia for portable devices. It had certain competitors like [[MDPortable]], [[DVTech Discovery]] and others. |
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+ | ==Mega Drive Portable (ZW-16S)== | ||
This appears to have been the original unit, built within the shell of a [[Game Boy Advance]]. All Mega Drive Portables seem to extend the functions of a [[Sega Nomad]], with the ability to connect to a TV screen while having headphone support, a built-in speaker and a 960x240 pixel resolution 2.5 inch screen. The specifications are otherwise identical to that of the Sega Mega Drive. Often they come in a variety of colors too. | This appears to have been the original unit, built within the shell of a [[Game Boy Advance]]. All Mega Drive Portables seem to extend the functions of a [[Sega Nomad]], with the ability to connect to a TV screen while having headphone support, a built-in speaker and a 960x240 pixel resolution 2.5 inch screen. The specifications are otherwise identical to that of the Sega Mega Drive. Often they come in a variety of colors too. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | Notavailable.svg| | + | ZW-16S.jpg|Black |
− | Notavailable.svg| | + | Notavailable.svg|Green |
− | File:MDP.jpg| | + | Notavailable.svg|Purple |
− | File:MDP Box.jpg|Box (Blue and Silver) | + | File:MDP.jpg|Blue and Silver |
+ | Notavailable.svg|Light Blue | ||
+ | Notavailable.svg|AR version (Dynacom) | ||
+ | File:MDP Box.jpg|RU Box (Blue and Silver) | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | ==Mega Drive Portable + 15 games== | ||
+ | Released on November 15, 2008.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090124015630/http://simbas.ru/}} | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | *''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Ristar]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Vectorman]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Golden Axe]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Alien Storm]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Bonanza Bros]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Decap Attack]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[E-Swat]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Ecco the Dolphin]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Gain Ground]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Comix Zone]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Shadow Dancer]]'' | ||
+ | *''[[Columns III]]'' | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Notavailable.svg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MDP3D.jpg|Console | File:MDP3D.jpg|Console | ||
− | File:MDP3D Box.jpg|Box | + | File:MDP3D Box.jpg|RU Box |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Mega Drive Portable + | + | ==Mega Drive Portable 3D + 5 games== |
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− | ==Mega Drive Portable Ultimate== | + | ==Mega Drive Portable Ultimate (ZW-16H)== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File:MDUltimate.jpg| | + | ZW-16H.jpg|Console |
− | File:MDUltimate Box.jpg|Box | + | File:MDUltimate.jpg|Variants |
+ | Notavailable.svg|Players Portable MD Player | ||
+ | File:MDUltimate Box.jpg|RU Box | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Mega Drive Arcada== | + | ==Mega Drive Arcada (ZW-H105B)== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | Notavailable.svg| | + | Notavailable.svg|{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023141340/http://exeq.ru/exeq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=106}} |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MDPSlim.jpg|Console | File:MDPSlim.jpg|Console | ||
− | File:MDPSlim Box.jpg|Box | + | File:MDPSlim Box.jpg|RU Box |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MDPMobile.jpg|Console | File:MDPMobile.jpg|Console | ||
− | File:MDPMobile Box.jpg|Box | + | File:MDPMobile Box.jpg|RU Box |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Mega Drive Micro== | + | ==Mega Drive Micro (ZW-16V)== |
The Mega Drive Micro steals its design from the Game Boy Micro and adds two extra buttons, meaning the system can play six-button Mega Drive games. It also has 32 games built-in: | The Mega Drive Micro steals its design from the Game Boy Micro and adds two extra buttons, meaning the system can play six-button Mega Drive games. It also has 32 games built-in: | ||
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*''[[Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Treasure]]'' | *''[[Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Treasure]]'' | ||
*''[[Turbo OutRun]]'' | *''[[Turbo OutRun]]'' | ||
− | *''[[Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3]]'' | + | *''[[Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (Mega Drive)|Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3]]'' |
− | * | + | *''[[Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin]] |
− | * | + | *''[[Super Mario 2 1998]]'' |
− | * | + | *''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist]]'' |
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File:MDPMicro.jpg| | + | ZW-16V.jpg|Console |
− | File:MDPMicro Box.jpg|Box | + | File:MDPMicro.jpg|Versions |
+ | Notavailable.svg|Players Game Player Micro | ||
+ | File:MDPMicro Box.jpg|RU Box (VG-1624) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Mega Drive SP== | + | ==Mega Drive SP (ZW-16Q)== |
Identical to the above, but this time using the shell of a Game Boy Advance SP. | Identical to the above, but this time using the shell of a Game Boy Advance SP. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File:ZW-16Q.jpg|Console | + | File:ZW-16Q.jpg|Console versions |
− | File:MDSP Box.jpg|Box | + | File:MDSP Box.jpg|RU Box (VG-1623) |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Mega Drive Portable is a brand of portable Mega Drive clones sold In Russia/CIS, China and parts of Asia, South America.
The Mega Drive Portable rather than rely on standard-size Mega Drive cartridges, games was distributed on smaller Game Boy Advance-sized carts which are then compatible with the entire range of Mega Drive Portable systems. Within these carts contains a Mega Drive ROM, likely taken from the internet, repackaged and sold for use on the go.
There are a handful of Mega Drive Portable compatible devices, most of which appear to have been based on pre-existing shells developed by Nintendo.
The console began a new trend in Russia for portable devices. It had certain competitors like MDPortable, DVTech Discovery and others.
Contents
- 1 Mega Drive Portable (ZW-16S)
- 2 Mega Drive Portable + 15 games
- 3 Mega Drive Portable 3D
- 4 Mega Drive Portable 3D + 5 games
- 5 Mega Drive Portable Ultimate (ZW-16H)
- 6 Mega Drive Arcada (ZW-H105B)
- 7 Mega Drive Slim
- 8 Mega Drive Mobile
- 9 Mega Drive Micro (ZW-16V)
- 10 Mega Drive SP (ZW-16Q)
- 11 Games
- 12 Magazine articles
- 13 External links
- 14 References
Mega Drive Portable (ZW-16S)
This appears to have been the original unit, built within the shell of a Game Boy Advance. All Mega Drive Portables seem to extend the functions of a Sega Nomad, with the ability to connect to a TV screen while having headphone support, a built-in speaker and a 960x240 pixel resolution 2.5 inch screen. The specifications are otherwise identical to that of the Sega Mega Drive. Often they come in a variety of colors too.
Mega Drive Portable + 15 games
Released on November 15, 2008.[6]
Mega Drive Portable 3D
Attempting to cash in on the 3D craze, the Mega Drive Portable is almost identical to the first Mega Drive Portable, just with a built-in battery. There is no third dimension involved.
Mega Drive Portable 3D + 5 games
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Mega Drive Portable Ultimate (ZW-16H)
Mega Drive Arcada (ZW-H105B)
Mega Drive Slim
A unit based on the PlayStation Portable that comes with a built-in battery pack (which fully charged claims to last 10 hours). The buttons were not replaced.
Mega Drive Mobile
Almost identical to the above, the Mega Drive Mobile just has a different shell.
Mega Drive Micro (ZW-16V)
The Mega Drive Micro steals its design from the Game Boy Micro and adds two extra buttons, meaning the system can play six-button Mega Drive games. It also has 32 games built-in:
- Disney's Aladdin
- Alien 3
- Animaniacs
- Ariel The Little Mermaid
- Barbie Vacation Adventure
- Bart vs. The Space Mutants
- Batman
- Batman Returns
- Batman: Revenge of the Joker
- Battletoads
- Battletoads & Double Dragon
- Bonkers
- Bubba 'N' Stix
- Castle Of Illusion
- Chase H.Q. 2
- The Flintstones
- The Jungle Book
- Quackshot
- Robocop 3
- Sonic The Hedgehog
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2
- Spider-Man vs. the Kingpin
- Streets Of Rage
- Super Battletank
- Talespin
- Taz-Mania
- Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Treasure
- Turbo OutRun
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
- Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin
- Super Mario 2 1998
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist
Mega Drive SP (ZW-16Q)
Identical to the above, but this time using the shell of a Game Boy Advance SP.
Games
- Main article: List of Mega Drive Portable games.
Magazine articles
- Main article: Mega Drive Portable/Magazine articles.
External links
- Official website (Russian) (archive)
References
- ↑ http://www.simbas.ru/ (Wayback Machine: 2007-03-31 22:17)
- ↑ http://www.simbas.ru/ (Wayback Machine: 2007-08-04 12:11)
- ↑ http://www.simbas.ru/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-01-13 19:28)
- ↑ http://www.simbas.ru/ (Wayback Machine: 2010-01-26 23:49)
- ↑ http://www.simbas.ru/ (Wayback Machine: 2011-09-20 16:08)
- ↑ http://simbas.ru/ (Wayback Machine: 2009-01-24 01:56)
- ↑ http://exeq.ru/exeq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=106 (Wayback Machine: 2012-10-23 14:13)