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Despite its late arrival, the redesigned and further cost-reduced [[Genesis 3]] unit became a popular item in South America... despite not being officially released there. Though some were imported from North America, many more clone consoles were manufactured on the cheap (the [[Mega 3]] for example is extremely common in Argentina). Unlicensed Genesis 3 clones were manufactured well into the 2000s and may still be in production to this day.
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Unlicensed Genesis 3 clones were manufactured well into the 2000s and may still be in production to this day.
  
 
*[[Game Joy]]
 
*[[Game Joy]]
*[[Mega 3]]
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*[[ZW-2000]]
*[[Mega Brasil 3]]
 
 
*[[Mega Drive Junior]]
 
*[[Mega Drive Junior]]
*[[Mega Drive X]]
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*[[Sponge]]
  
 
==Russia==
 
==Russia==
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===Sega Millennium 3===
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Made by Pitek Co.
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{{gitem|Bootleg Millennium3 MD RU Box Front.png}}
  
===Magic Drive Pro===
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===Dream Master II===
Genesis 3 clones from Russia. Available in both black and white.
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Sold from 2004 by [[Game Systems]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040606203440/http://www.gamesystems.ru/cat_sega_prist.php</ref>
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:MagicDrivePro Black.jpg
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DreamMasterII MD RU Box Front.png|Box Front
File:MagicDrivePro MD Box Front Black.jpg
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DreamMasterII MD RU Box Back.png|Box Back
File:MagicDrivePro White.jpg
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Notavailable.svg|Console (Black)
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DreamMasterII MD RU.png|Console (White)
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DreamMasterII MD RU alt.png|Console (White-Blue-Red)
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Notavailable.svg|Print advert in ''15000 Opisaniy i sekretov'' (RU) #10 : "" (2004-xx-xx)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==South America==
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===X-Drive/Igrovaya Televizionnaya Pristavka 16-bit===
===16 Bit (NipponGame)===
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Series of clones produced by [[Zengcheng GangFeng Enterprise]] from late 2000s. It is not known who distribute it, but it might be [[K&S]], which sold most of the product manufactured by this company like [[Super Drive]]. Despite Mega Drive 2 on the cover, they always include Genesis 3.
A common Genesis 3 clone found in Argentina.
 
<gallery>
 
File:16BitNipponGames.jpg
 
File:16BitNipponGames MD Box Front.jpg
 
File:16BitNipponGames MD Box Front Alt.jpg
 
File:16BitNipponGames MD Box Back Alt.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
  
===16 Bit 3 (Apevtech)===
 
Relatively modern Genesis 3 from South America.
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Apevtech16bit3.jpg
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Notavailable.svg|Irona Man (116 games)
File:Apevtech16bit3 Box Front.jpg
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Notavailable.svg|Iron Man (118 games)
File:Apevtech16bit3 Box Back.jpg
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MD2 RU Box Front IronMan.jpg|Iron Man (368 games)
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Notavailable.svg|Tekken (114 games)
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Notavailable.svg|Tekken (116 games)
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Notavailable.svg|Tekken (368 games)
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Notavailable.svg|Transformers (116 games)
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Notavailable.svg|TMNT (116 games)
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Notavailable.svg|GTA (116 games)
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Notavailable.svg|Tank (118 games)
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Notavailable.svg|Mario (116 games)
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Notavailable.svg|Jurassic Park
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===16 Bit Console (TV Games)===
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==South America==
Relatively modern Genesis 3 from South America.
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{{mainArticle|Unlicensed Mega Drive clones (Genesis 3) in South America}}
<gallery>
 
File:16BitConsoleTVGames.jpg
 
File:16BitConsoleTVGames MD Box Front.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
  
===Genesis 3===
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==South Korea==
A very dodgy Genesis 3 clone which despite its many claims, is not thought to be officially licensed. This one resembles the official product more than any other Genesis 3 clone out there, though its box text is translated into Spanish for markets such as Argentina. Font sizes and build quality are also slightly different on the unit.
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===Mega===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Genesis3Clone1 MD Box Front.jpg
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Notavailable.svg
</gallery>
 
 
 
===Genesis 3===
 
<gallery>
 
MD Unlicensed Box Front Genesis 3 Clone.jpg
 
MD Unlicensed Box Back Genesis 3 Clone.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===Genesis 3 (Fun Time)===
 
Relatively modern Genesis 3 from South America.
 
<gallery>
 
File:FunTimeGenesis3 MD Box Front.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===Mega Drive 3===
 
Another modern Genesis 3 from South America. These ones add a dash of red to the console and control pads.
 
<gallery>
 
File:MegaDrive3Clone.jpg
 
File:MegaDrive3Clone MD Box Front.jpg
 
File:MegaDrive3Clone MD Box Back.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===Pego===
 
<gallery>
 
File:Pego.jpg
 
Pego MD Box Front.jpg
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==Others==
 
==Others==
===16 Bits ("The Alien System")===
 
A Genesis 3 without any Genesis 3 branding, also sold in South America.
 
<gallery>
 
File:TaS Console.jpg|
 
File:TaS Box.jpg|
 
File:TaS MD Box Back.jpg
 
File:TaS Box alt.jpg|alt
 
File:TaS MD Box Back alt.jpg
 
File:TaS Console Alt.JPG
 
File:TaS Console Alt2.JPG
 
File:MD Clone TaS Box alt2.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
===Century Japan===
 
<gallery>
 
File:CenturyJapan.jpg
 
File:CenturyJapan MD Box Front.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===Dream Play===
 
===Dream Play===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===Genesis 3 (16-Bit")===
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===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
Genesis 3 minus Sega branding, sold in South America.
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:16BitGenesis3.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 PAL Clone Box Front.jpg
File:16BitGenesis3 MD Box Front.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 PAL Clone.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
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Uses the TCT-6035 console-on-a-chip. Has a region switch on the bottom.
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Genesis3Clone2.png
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File:MD Sega Genesis 3 Clone Box Front.JPG
File:Genesis3Clone2 MD Box Front.png
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File:MD Sega Genesis 3 Clone Box Back.JPG
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File:MD Sega Genesis 3 Clone Contents.JPG
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File:MD Sega Genesis 3 Clone Contents2.JPG
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File:MD Sega Genesis 3 Clone Top.JPG
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File:MD Sega Genesis 3 Clone Bottom.JPG
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File:MD Sega Genesis 3 Clone Internals.JPG
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
There are many Genesis 3 clones, all with subtle changes.
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Uses the SM801-A1 console-on-a-chip.
<gallery>
 
File:Genesis3Clone3.jpg
 
File:Genesis3Clone3 MD Box Front.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===Genesis 3 (ZOGA)===
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:MD Clone Zoga Genesis 3 Box Front.jpg
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File:Genesis3 MD US Box Front 2Pads.jpg
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File:Genesis3 MD US Box Back 2Pads.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 clone contents.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 clone contents2.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 clone top.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 clone bottom.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 clone internal.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
Claims to have 232 built-in games but only has 219 unique games, with the rest being repeats. Comes in a miniature version of the official-looking box.
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Uses a clone of an AtGames console-on-a-chip. Claims to have 232 built-in games but only has 219 unique games, with the rest being repeats.
Is region-free and outputs NTSC 60Hz but the sound is not accurate (like Atgames clones) and doesn't work with high capacity multi-carts or Everdrives.
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Genesis 3 Clone 2 Box Front.jpg
 
File:Genesis 3 Clone 2 Box Front.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Top.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Top.jpg
 
FIle:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Bottom.jpg
 
FIle:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Bottom.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 323 Clone internal.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
Claims to have 368 built-in games but only has 5 unique games, with the rest being repeats. Is region-free and outputs PAL 50Hz, but the sound is not accurate (like Atgames clones) and doesn't work with high capacity multi-carts or Everdrives.
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Uses a clone of an AtGames console-on-a-chip. Claims to have 368 built-in games but only has 5 unique games, with the rest being repeats.
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:MD Genesis 3 368 Clone Alt Box Front.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 368 Clone Alt Box Front.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Top.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Top.jpg
 
FIle:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Bottom.jpg
 
FIle:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone Bottom.jpg
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File:MD Genesis 3 116 Clone internal.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
 
A Genesis 3, but in white.
 
<gallery>
 
File:MD Genesis 3 white clone top.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 white clone bottom.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 white clone internals.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
===Genesis 3 (unknown)===
 
Another white Genesis 3, but with region and 50/60Hz switches.
 
<gallery>
 
File:MD Genesis 3 white clone 2 top.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 white clone 2 bottom.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 white clone 2 controller.jpg
 
File:MD Genesis 3 white clone 2 ac adapter.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
===Mega Drive 3 (Simba)===
 
<gallery>
 
File:MD Simba Mega Drive 3.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
 
===Mega Drive 3 (New Game)===
 
 
{{mainArticle|Mega Drive 3 (New Game)/Magazine articles}}
 
 
<gallery>
 
Notavailable.svg
 
</gallery>
 
 
==SZGV Wireless==
 
Uses TCT-6801 console-on-a-chip. Video output is PAL 50Hz and region is set to Asia (Japanese/PAL). There are no controller ports so you are stuck using the included wireless IR controllers. Includes 14 built-in games. Works with Everdrive and large multicarts.
 
<gallery>
 
Wireless MD SZGV.jpg|Wireless
 
MD Unlicensed SZGV Wireless Bottom.jpg
 
MD Unlicensed SZGV Wireless Pads.jpg
 
Wireless MD Box Front SZGV.jpg
 
Wireless MD Box Back SZGV.jpg
 
MD Unlicensed SZGV Wireless Inside.jpg
 
MD Unlicensed SZGV Wireless Internals.jpg
 
MD Unlicensed Box Front SZGV Wireless Alt.jpg|alt
 
MD Unlicensed Box Back SZGV Wireless Alt.jpg|alt
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Unsorted==
 
<gallery>
 
IP11 MD Box Front.jpg
 
Genesis3 MD US Box Front 2Pads.jpg|Looks official but is a clone
 
Genesis3 MD US Box Back 2Pads.jpg|Looks official but is a clone
 
</gallery>
 
  
 
{{MDUnlicensed}}
 
{{MDUnlicensed}}

Latest revision as of 09:31, 28 April 2024

Unlicensed Genesis 3 clones were manufactured well into the 2000s and may still be in production to this day.

Russia

Sega Millennium 3

Made by Pitek Co.

Bootleg Millennium3 MD RU Box Front.png
Bootleg Millennium3 MD RU Box Front.png

Dream Master II

Sold from 2004 by Game Systems.[1]

X-Drive/Igrovaya Televizionnaya Pristavka 16-bit

Series of clones produced by Zengcheng GangFeng Enterprise from late 2000s. It is not known who distribute it, but it might be K&S, which sold most of the product manufactured by this company like Super Drive. Despite Mega Drive 2 on the cover, they always include Genesis 3.

South America

Main article: Unlicensed Mega Drive clones (Genesis 3) in South America.

South Korea

Mega

Others

Dream Play

Genesis 3 (unknown)

Genesis 3 (unknown)

Uses the TCT-6035 console-on-a-chip. Has a region switch on the bottom.

Genesis 3 (unknown)

Uses the SM801-A1 console-on-a-chip.

Genesis 3 (unknown)

Uses a clone of an AtGames console-on-a-chip. Claims to have 232 built-in games but only has 219 unique games, with the rest being repeats.

Genesis 3 (unknown)

Uses a clone of an AtGames console-on-a-chip. Claims to have 368 built-in games but only has 5 unique games, with the rest being repeats.


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