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[[Tavon Computer Company]] distributed the [[SC-3000]] in Thailand. | [[Tavon Computer Company]] distributed the [[SC-3000]] in Thailand. | ||
| − | Since 1985 [[Galaxy Group]] were the long-time distributor of [[Sega]] arcade machines in Thailand. Later their "Consumer Amusement Sales" division would also become the distributor for Sega's home consoles, releasing the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Saturn]]. | + | Since 1985 [[Galaxy Group]] were the long-time distributor of [[Sega]] arcade machines in Thailand.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180801043112/http://galaxy.esy.es/about/</ref> Later their "Consumer Amusement Sales" division would also become the distributor for Sega's home consoles, releasing the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Saturn]]. Mega Drive struggle with clones like [[FR-302]] (by Family). |
In January 1996, the [[Sega Channel]] was announced to appear on the Universal Cable TV (UTV) service. | In January 1996, the [[Sega Channel]] was announced to appear on the Universal Cable TV (UTV) service. | ||
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In the 70s Thailand was one of the countries where Sega imported its game machines.[1]
Tavon Computer Company distributed the SC-3000 in Thailand.
Since 1985 Galaxy Group were the long-time distributor of Sega arcade machines in Thailand.[2] Later their "Consumer Amusement Sales" division would also become the distributor for Sega's home consoles, releasing the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Saturn. Mega Drive struggle with clones like FR-302 (by Family).
In January 1996, the Sega Channel was announced to appear on the Universal Cable TV (UTV) service.
New Era from 2005-2019 was a distributor.[3].
In 2010s, Sega created Sega Asia which handle regional releases of games,[4] but not physical distribution.
In 2018, Epicsoft Asia was appointed sole distributor of Sega games starting with Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Shining Resonance Refrain, Valkyria Chronicles 4, Fist of the North Star and Virtual-On .[5] From 2019, they distributed Genesis Mini.[6]
In October 13, 2022, Sega established Sega Singapore for marketing purpose in Southeast Asia but Epicsoft will still remain as distributor.[7][8]
References
- ↑ File:Sega_Company_Profile_1970.pdf
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20180801043112/http://galaxy.esy.es/about/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20050831023756/http://www.neweraonline.com:80/corp/games.htm
- ↑ https://www.siliconera.com/sega-established-singapore-branch-to-cover-southeast-asia/
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/epicsoft/posts/we-are-proud-to-announce-that-epicsoft-asia-pte-ltd-has-been-appointed-as-the-so/10156093727165775/
- ↑ https://www.gamerbraves.com/epicsoft-asia-is-bringing-the-sega-genesis-mini-to-south-east-asia/
- ↑ https://www.kakuchopurei.com/2022/10/sega-opens-new-singapore-branch/
- ↑ https://gettotext.com/sega-opens-a-subsidiary-in-singapore-to-conquer-southeast-asia/