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| name= | | name= | ||
− | | maker=[[ | + | | maker=[[King-Wei Electronics]] |
− | | distributor= | + | | distributor=[[Bitman]], [[R-Style]], [[Electrolab]], [[Songa]], [[Steepler]] |
| variants= | | variants= | ||
| add-ons= | | add-ons= | ||
| processor=[[68000]] | | processor=[[68000]] | ||
− | | releases={{ | + | | releases={{releasesMD |
+ | | md_date_tw=1996 | ||
| md_date_br=199x | | md_date_br=199x | ||
+ | | md_date_ru_1=1996 | ||
+ | | md_type_ru_1=Pro 16 Bit | ||
+ | | md_date_ru_2=1996/1997 | ||
+ | | md_type_ru_2=Super Bitman | ||
+ | | md_date_ar=1996 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | The '''KW-503''' is an unlicensed [[Sega Mega Drive]] console manufactured in Taiwan by King-Wei Electronics and released in South America and Russia. It was the successor to the [[KW-502]] but it is more similar to the [[KW-501]], and some consoles in this series have the even [[KW-500]] label. | ||
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+ | It was also released as the '''MG-16R''' and '''MGW-16''' by [[Electrolab]], '''Pro 16 Bit''' by [[Steepler]], '''Super Bitman''' by [[Bitman]], '''Songa II''' by [[Songa]], '''GC-16II''' and '''Magic 2'''. The KW-503 was shipped with wireless six-button gamepads, and is fully compatible with the [[Sega Mega-CD]]. | ||
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+ | Newer models use a PCB revision named '''KW-504'''. | ||
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | ===Argentina=== | ||
+ | MG-16R and MGW-16 were distributed here as successor to the [[MG-16]] by [[Electrolab]]. | ||
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+ | At the end of 1996, Songa began distribution of Songa II as a successor of [[Songa I]], with advertise as a winner of few awards in video games shows in Germany, Japan, US and Hong Kong. | ||
+ | ===Russia and CIS=== | ||
+ | Pro 16 bit hit Russian market in 1996 succeeding a previous [[Pro 16 Bit]] by [[Steepler]], famous from release of Dendy brand. New console was less popular than his predecessor because Steepler went bankrupt in mid-1996 and rest of sales was taken by AOZT Dendy chain stores which wasn't getting so well after Steepler's disappearing. | ||
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+ | KW-503 was distributed in Russia also by Bitman, succeeding a previous [[KW-501|Super Bitman]]. It was released around 1996/1997 after clearance sales of older Super Bitman at the end of 1996. It is worth to mention that Bitman was a the time licensed [[Sega]] distributor in Russia and CIS. After Bitman was acquired by [[R-Style]], KW-503 was sold until last stocks were gone. | ||
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+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
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+ | ==Promotional material== | ||
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |actiongames|55|80 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |actiongames|57|64 | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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File:hpim0629.jpg|Mainboard | File:hpim0629.jpg|Mainboard | ||
+ | File:MG16R.jpg|MG-16R | ||
+ | File:Pro16Bit Alt.jpg|Pro 16 Bit | ||
+ | SuperBitman MD Alt.jpg|Super Bitman | ||
+ | Super Bitman Pad RU.jpg|Super Bitman Pad | ||
+ | Super Bitman SII Manual 1.jpg|Super Bitman Manual + Warranty Card | ||
+ | Super Bitman SII Manual 2.jpg | ||
+ | Notavailable.svg|Pro 16 bit Manual | ||
+ | KW-500 MD Magic2.jpg|Magic 2 model | ||
+ | KW-500 MD Bottom Magic2.jpg | ||
+ | KW-500 MD PCB Magic2.jpg | ||
+ | MGW-16 MD.jpg|MGW-16 | ||
+ | MGW-16 MD PCB.jpg | ||
+ | GC-16II MD.jpg|GC-16II | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Physical scans== | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=(Songa II) | ||
+ | | front= | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=(MG-16R) | ||
+ | | front=MG16R MD Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=RU (Pro 16 Bit) | ||
+ | | front=Pro16Bit MD RU Box Front Alt.jpg | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=RU (Super Bitman) | ||
+ | | front=SuperBitman MD Box Front Alt.jpg | ||
+ | | back=SuperBitman MD Box Back Alt.jpg | ||
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=AR (MGW-16) | ||
+ | | front=MGW-16 MD Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | spinemissing= | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=(GC-16II) | ||
+ | | front= | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=(Magic 2) | ||
+ | | front= | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
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{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{MDUnlicensed}} |
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Manufacturer: King-Wei Electronics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributor: Bitman, R-Style, Electrolab, Songa, Steepler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The KW-503 is an unlicensed Sega Mega Drive console manufactured in Taiwan by King-Wei Electronics and released in South America and Russia. It was the successor to the KW-502 but it is more similar to the KW-501, and some consoles in this series have the even KW-500 label.
It was also released as the MG-16R and MGW-16 by Electrolab, Pro 16 Bit by Steepler, Super Bitman by Bitman, Songa II by Songa, GC-16II and Magic 2. The KW-503 was shipped with wireless six-button gamepads, and is fully compatible with the Sega Mega-CD.
Newer models use a PCB revision named KW-504.
Contents
History
Argentina
MG-16R and MGW-16 were distributed here as successor to the MG-16 by Electrolab.
At the end of 1996, Songa began distribution of Songa II as a successor of Songa I, with advertise as a winner of few awards in video games shows in Germany, Japan, US and Hong Kong.
Russia and CIS
Pro 16 bit hit Russian market in 1996 succeeding a previous Pro 16 Bit by Steepler, famous from release of Dendy brand. New console was less popular than his predecessor because Steepler went bankrupt in mid-1996 and rest of sales was taken by AOZT Dendy chain stores which wasn't getting so well after Steepler's disappearing.
KW-503 was distributed in Russia also by Bitman, succeeding a previous Super Bitman. It was released around 1996/1997 after clearance sales of older Super Bitman at the end of 1996. It is worth to mention that Bitman was a the time licensed Sega distributor in Russia and CIS. After Bitman was acquired by R-Style, KW-503 was sold until last stocks were gone.
Magazine articles
- Main article: KW-503/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Gallery
Physical scans
Mega Drive, (Songa II) |
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Mega Drive, (GC-16II) |
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Mega Drive, (Magic 2) |
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References