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| − | <br>1. [[Steepler]] releases Dendy in 1993 and starts selling [[Sega]] clones ([[Pro 16 Bit]] and [[High Quality]]) and the original Mega Drive 2 from Asia, [[Multi-Mega|Genesis CDX]]<ref>http://tv-games.ru/wiki/Companies/Steepler.html</ref> from USA with US/EU/Asian/Bootleg games.
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| − | <br>2. [[Nissho Iwai]] gets licenses to distribute games in CIS countries and in 1994 selects several authorized distributors such as [[Buka]] who supply [[Mega Drive]] 2<ref> Бука - Магазин Игрушек 1/95 page 57</ref> (EU/AS PAL), [[Mega-CD]] 2<ref> Бука - Магазин Игрушек 1/95 page 57</ref> (EU PAL/AS NTSC), [[Master System]] 2 (EU PAL), [[Game Gear]] (EU PAL), [[Sega Saturn]]<ref> Бука - Магазин Игрушек 1/95 page 57</ref> (AS NTSC/EU PAL), [[Mega Drive 32X]]<ref> Бука - Магазин Игрушек 1/95 page 57</ref>. Steepler starts selling Mega Drive 2 from Nissho Iwai channels.<ref>https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/94004?query=steepler</ref>
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| − | <br>3. The wave of Sega and Dendy clones begins to flood the CIS countries on flea markets, small stores and from specialized sellers (like [[Bitman]], [[Kenga]] and [[Subor]]), which means that the original systems reach a smaller number of people. Besides Famicom and Mega Drive clones, Sega had competition in form of [[Super Nintendo]] and [[Game Boy]] (distributed from November 1994 by Steepler<ref>https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/94004</ref>), [[3DO]] (distributed from late 1994 by Buka), [[PlayStation]] (distributed from March 1995 by Buka<ref>Бука - Магазин Игрушек 1/95 page 57</ref>, which distribution was taken over from July 1997 by Sony CIS<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/19980703064424/http://www.playstation-europe.com/playstation/pr/launch.htm</ref>), [[CD-i]] (distributed from 1995 by A –STIMUL<ref>http://zhurnalko.net/=sam/junyj-tehnik/1995-07--num57</ref> with chain of 3 authorised distributors) and [[Atari Jaguar]] (distributed from 1995 by [[Game Land]]).
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| − | <br>4. Despite problems with clones, Sega says Mega Drive had good sales in Russia and CIS<ref>https://www.telecompaper.com/news/32-bit-consoles-to-be-launched-in-may-1996--81064</ref> and decides to push Sega Saturn. They signs a deal with Bitman as distributor no.1{{Fileref|Migr_8_RU.pdf|page=91}} (making [[Super Bitman]] legal)<ref>https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/233963</ref>, Buka as distributor no. 2 and R-Style as distributor no. 3 and starts selling all Sega consoles in its stores in the PAL system.{{Fileref|Migr_8_RU.pdf|page=91}}
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| − | <br>5. Sega Saturn turns out to be a failure and Bitman is bought by [[R-Style]] in 1997<ref>https://www.itweek.ru/themes/detail.php?ID=44981</ref>, which with Buka solds Sega consoles until late 90s.
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| − | <br>6. The region is flooded in the late 1990s and early 2000s with Sega and Dendy clones from Russia by specialized sellers (like [[Simba's Video Games]] and [[New Game]]) with translated into Russian console and game boxes and later localized games.
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| − | <br>7. Sega wanted to market [[Dreamcast]] in late 2000, through Russian company [[NVT]]. They promised localized games into Russian and games in cheap jewel cases, but with the problems of 128-bit console, Sega gave up on the idea and stay with European versions. The pre-release sales of the console started on November 10, 2000 with promised of full release until end of the year.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010409225930/http://sega.ru:80/news.phtml</ref> Larger plans for sales and marketing were canceled when Sega announced the end of production on January 31, 2001, which meant the end of all shipments to Russia and CIS.
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| − | <br>8. Even before that, there were companies importing the Dreamcast from Europe on their own and in the end of 2000, due to pirated translations of games into Russian and their distribution through its own sales channel in CIS countries,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20060901234208/http://vector.msk.ru:80/</ref> the console became popular. After [[Big Ben Interactive]] became a distributor in Western Europe, local Russian distributors bought out the consoles and distributed them to the CIS countries, so that the console was sold long after its withdrawal in other parts of the world.
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| | In the following years, some games were released in CIS by the [[1C Company]].<ref>https://vrgames.by/publ/obzor-vanquish</ref>From around 2016, distribution has been handled by [[Best Distribution]]. Sega games are also available from digital distribution, and Moldova, when it comes to digital keys, belongs to the RU-CIS-UA region. Digital game distribution platforms such as Steam suggest lower prices for the region. | | In the following years, some games were released in CIS by the [[1C Company]].<ref>https://vrgames.by/publ/obzor-vanquish</ref>From around 2016, distribution has been handled by [[Best Distribution]]. Sega games are also available from digital distribution, and Moldova, when it comes to digital keys, belongs to the RU-CIS-UA region. Digital game distribution platforms such as Steam suggest lower prices for the region. |
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Moldova declared independence in 1991 and still exists despite disputes in Gagauzia and Transnistria. Since 1994, it has been a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
From Mega Drive to Dreamcast
- Main article: History of Sega in Russia.
1C Company and Best Distribution
In the following years, some games were released in CIS by the 1C Company.[1]From around 2016, distribution has been handled by Best Distribution. Sega games are also available from digital distribution, and Moldova, when it comes to digital keys, belongs to the RU-CIS-UA region. Digital game distribution platforms such as Steam suggest lower prices for the region.
The clones of Mega Drive can still be find on the market and most of them are from Russia.
Sega Amusement
Since 2006, the distribution of arcade machines and equipment for children produce by Sega is being carried out by KidsPlay.[2]
QubicaAMF is a strategic partner in Russia and CIS countries.
Sititek
Sititek is the official distributor of Sega Toys in Russia and CIS countries.[3]
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