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Thanks to its popularity in Japan, the [[Sega Pico]] went through several hardware revisions in an attempt to cut costs.
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==Japan==
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===HPC-0001===
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Known as the Kids Computer Pico (キッズコンピュータ・ピコ), the HPC-0001 was the first model of Sega Pico in Japan, and the world for that matter. It was first released in June 1993.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP HPC0001 1.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico JP HPC0001 2.jpg|Console opened
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File:Pico JP HPC0001 3.jpg|Side inputs/outputs
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File:Pico JP HPC0001 4.jpg|Cartridge slot
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</gallery>
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===HPC-0003===
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The HPC-0003 release was a revised version of the previous HPC-0001 version of the console, with a few minor tweaks to the bodywork that debuted in 1994. Strangely, no HPC-0002 model was released to the public.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP HPC0003 1.jpg|Console closed and box)
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File:Pico JP HPC0003 2.jpg|Console opened
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File:Pico JP HPC0003 3.jpg|No more [[DE-9]] port
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</gallery>
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===HPC-0003A===
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A very rare update to the previous release by Sega/Imagineer targetted at schools. This version shares its colour scheme with its North American counterparts.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP HPC0003A 1.jpg|Console and box
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File:Pico JP HPC0003A 2.jpg|Console opened
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File:Pico JP HPC0003A 3.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico JP HPC0003A Box Front.jpg|Front of box
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File:Pico JP HPC0003A Box Back.jpg|Back of box
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</gallery>
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===HPC-0007===
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1997 saw a jump to the HPC-0007, which saw a minor colour change, more bodywork tweaks and a new range of software.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP HPC0007 1.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico JP HPC0007 2.jpg|Console opened
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</gallery>
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===HPC-0008===
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There is very little difference between the HPC-0007 and HPC-0008, but rebranding occurred when Pico distribution rights were given to [[Sega Toys]]. The logo seen in the HPC-0007 is no longer coloured.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP HPC0008 1.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico JP HPC0008 2.jpg|Console opened
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</gallery>
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===HPC-0009===
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The HPC-0009, is again a very different release, with a new colour scheme, different buttons and now contains the ability to connect to the internet. This release debuted in 2001, though by this time, Pico sales were starting to slow in Japan. This version was dubbed the "Kids Communication Pico".
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP HPC0009 1.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico JP HPC0009 2.jpg|Console opened
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</gallery>
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===Pico Pocket Monsters===
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This 2004 Pico release was given a Pokémon makeover in an attempt to revive sales. It is otherwise identical to the HPC-0009.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP PPM 1.jpg|Console and box
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File:Pico JP PPM 2.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico JP PPM Box Front.jpg|Front of box
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</gallery>
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===MIXT BOOK PLAYER COPERA===
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A 1993 release by Yamaha, this model of Pico is notable for having stereo sound output and an FM sound chip as well as a microphone and support for music composition. It is otherwise similar to the HPC-0001.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico JP MBPC 1.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico JP MBPC 2.jpg|Console opened
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File:Pico JP MBPC 3.jpg|A variety of different inputs/outputs
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</gallery>
  
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==US Sega Pico==
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==North America==
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Only known US model
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===MK49002===
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The MK49002 is the standard 1994 North American Sega Pico model, similar to the HPC-0007 in Japan. There are a few logo changes and the colouring is slightly different, but is otherwise identical.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico NA MK49002 1.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico NA MK49002 2.jpg|Console opened
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</gallery>
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===MK49325===
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When [[Majesco]] were given the rights to distribute older Sega consoles in 1998, they produced this model of Pico in 1999, based of the Japanese HPC-0008. It was cheaper to manufacture, but like the [[Genesis 3]] sales were sluggish in comparison to the original release. It can be identified by the console's non-coloured logo and lack of Sega branding.
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<gallery>
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File:Pico NA MK49325 1.jpg|Console closed
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File:Pico NA MK49325 2.jpg|Console opened
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</gallery>
  
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==PAL Sega Pico==
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==PAL Regions==
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Similar to the US Model
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PAL models are almost identical to their North American counterparts, but tuned to work with PAL TV setups.
  
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==JP Sega "[[Kids Computer Pico]]" | キッズコンピュータ・ピコ==
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==South Korea==
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Original Japanese model. The main difference between this model and US models is a add-on controller port and SRAM saving.
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A model was also released in South Korea, likely distributed by [[Samsung]].
  
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There is no known region or console-version protection in either US or JP Pico systems.
 
  
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==JP Sega "[[Kids Communication Pico]]" | キッズコミュニケーション・ピコ==
 
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Streamlined relaunch model. The majority of JP Titles were released under this line.
 
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http://www.segatoys.co.jp/eng/item02.html
 
  
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==JP Yamaha "[[MIXT BOOK PLAYER COPERA]]" | ミクストブックプレーヤ コペラ==
 
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Model with additional FM Sound, Microphone and MIDI support for music composition. Info can be found at
 
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http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/rig_veda/47704394.html
 
  
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==JP Imagineer "[[Hirameki Mirai Kids]]" | 育脳塾==
 
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Similar to the Kids Computer model, this was marketed by Imaginner and has more eveb nire if a slant towards edutainment than the Kids Computer Pico. To compare, while [[Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld]] and [[Tails and the Music Maker]] were both released in the same line on US Pico systems, the former was released on the Kids Computer Pico while the latter was on the Hirameki Mirai Kids in Japan..
 
  
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pictures and shit can be found here; http://www2.plala.or.jp/master_s/pico/hard/pico_hard/pico_brs.html
 
  
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==KOREAN Sega Pico==
 
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I really got nothing on this other than confirmation that it exists.
 
  
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Obviously this article is anything but professional ATM. Sorry dudes.
 
  
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Also, A bit of info was translated from JP Wikipedia; http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%83%E3%82%BA%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BB%E3%83%94%E3%82%B3
 
  
 
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Revision as of 09:27, 1 August 2010

Thanks to its popularity in Japan, the Sega Pico went through several hardware revisions in an attempt to cut costs.

Japan

HPC-0001

Known as the Kids Computer Pico (キッズコンピュータ・ピコ), the HPC-0001 was the first model of Sega Pico in Japan, and the world for that matter. It was first released in June 1993.

  • Console closed

  • Console opened

  • Side inputs/outputs

  • Cartridge slot

HPC-0003

The HPC-0003 release was a revised version of the previous HPC-0001 version of the console, with a few minor tweaks to the bodywork that debuted in 1994. Strangely, no HPC-0002 model was released to the public.

  • Console closed and box)

  • Console opened

  • No more DE-9 port

HPC-0003A

A very rare update to the previous release by Sega/Imagineer targetted at schools. This version shares its colour scheme with its North American counterparts.

  • Console and box

  • Console opened

  • Console closed

  • Front of box

  • Back of box

HPC-0007

1997 saw a jump to the HPC-0007, which saw a minor colour change, more bodywork tweaks and a new range of software.

  • Console closed

  • Console opened

HPC-0008

There is very little difference between the HPC-0007 and HPC-0008, but rebranding occurred when Pico distribution rights were given to Sega Toys. The logo seen in the HPC-0007 is no longer coloured.

  • Console closed

  • Console opened

HPC-0009

The HPC-0009, is again a very different release, with a new colour scheme, different buttons and now contains the ability to connect to the internet. This release debuted in 2001, though by this time, Pico sales were starting to slow in Japan. This version was dubbed the "Kids Communication Pico".

  • Console closed

  • Console opened

Pico Pocket Monsters

This 2004 Pico release was given a Pokémon makeover in an attempt to revive sales. It is otherwise identical to the HPC-0009.

  • Console and box

  • Console closed

  • Front of box

MIXT BOOK PLAYER COPERA

A 1993 release by Yamaha, this model of Pico is notable for having stereo sound output and an FM sound chip as well as a microphone and support for music composition. It is otherwise similar to the HPC-0001.

  • Console closed

  • Console opened

  • A variety of different inputs/outputs

North America

MK49002

The MK49002 is the standard 1994 North American Sega Pico model, similar to the HPC-0007 in Japan. There are a few logo changes and the colouring is slightly different, but is otherwise identical.

  • Console closed

  • Console opened

MK49325

When Majesco were given the rights to distribute older Sega consoles in 1998, they produced this model of Pico in 1999, based of the Japanese HPC-0008. It was cheaper to manufacture, but like the Genesis 3 sales were sluggish in comparison to the original release. It can be identified by the console's non-coloured logo and lack of Sega branding.

  • Console closed

  • Console opened

PAL Regions

PAL models are almost identical to their North American counterparts, but tuned to work with PAL TV setups.

South Korea

A model was also released in South Korea, likely distributed by Samsung.

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