Difference between revisions of "Master System Super Compact"
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− | The '''Master System Super Compact''' is a special [[Sega Master System]] | + | The '''Master System Super Compact''' is a special [[Sega Master System]] released by Sega's Brazilian distributor, [[Tec Toy]]. As the name suggests, the console is essentially a compact version of a regular Master System, being smaller in size and therefore portable. It is "super" compact as around this time Tec Toy had released the [[Tectoy Master System|Master System III Compact]], and this machine is smaller. |
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+ | It is one of the few pieces of Sega branded hardware to never leave South America, seeing a release in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile as well as Brazil. The marketing plan revealed by Tectoy says that it was planned to release after September 1993 in Brazil, after October 1993 in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay and after June 1994 in Chile, although these dates may differ from the actual ones<ref>https://www.sega-brasil.com.br/Tectoy/Lista_de_Produtos_TecToy</ref>. | ||
The Master System Super Compact is similar to the [[Sega Mega Jet]], though runs Master System cartridges instead of pre-installed [[Sega Mega Drive]] ones. It can be powered via four AA batteries as well as a 5V DC power supply. One major feature is that the functionality of the [[Mark III Telecon Pack]] is built-in, allowing the user to broadcast the A/V signal to any nearby TV tuned to channels 3 or 4, making it a completely wireless unit. However, the wireless feature is prone to interference, so the console can also be connected to a TV using standard RCA cables for better picture quality. | The Master System Super Compact is similar to the [[Sega Mega Jet]], though runs Master System cartridges instead of pre-installed [[Sega Mega Drive]] ones. It can be powered via four AA batteries as well as a 5V DC power supply. One major feature is that the functionality of the [[Mark III Telecon Pack]] is built-in, allowing the user to broadcast the A/V signal to any nearby TV tuned to channels 3 or 4, making it a completely wireless unit. However, the wireless feature is prone to interference, so the console can also be connected to a TV using standard RCA cables for better picture quality. | ||
− | There were three different releases of the Master System Super Compact, each with a different built-in game. One with ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', one with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and a "special edition" version with ''[[Super Futebol II]]''. The design was also recycled for the [[Master System Girl]]. | + | There were three different releases of the Master System Super Compact, each with a different built-in game. One with ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', one with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' from 1993 and a "special edition" version with ''[[Super Futebol II]]'' from 1994. There are also three versions with stickers. One from "Copa do Mundo" and two for the non-Brazilian market from ''[[Bart vs. the Space Mutants]]''. The design was also recycled for the [[Master System Girl]] released in 1994. |
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+ | | back=TTMSSC Sonic Box Back.jpg | ||
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| item1name=Alex Kidd in Miracle World manual | | item1name=Alex Kidd in Miracle World manual | ||
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The Master System Super Compact is a special Sega Master System released by Sega's Brazilian distributor, Tec Toy. As the name suggests, the console is essentially a compact version of a regular Master System, being smaller in size and therefore portable. It is "super" compact as around this time Tec Toy had released the Master System III Compact, and this machine is smaller.
It is one of the few pieces of Sega branded hardware to never leave South America, seeing a release in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile as well as Brazil. The marketing plan revealed by Tectoy says that it was planned to release after September 1993 in Brazil, after October 1993 in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay and after June 1994 in Chile, although these dates may differ from the actual ones[1].
The Master System Super Compact is similar to the Sega Mega Jet, though runs Master System cartridges instead of pre-installed Sega Mega Drive ones. It can be powered via four AA batteries as well as a 5V DC power supply. One major feature is that the functionality of the Mark III Telecon Pack is built-in, allowing the user to broadcast the A/V signal to any nearby TV tuned to channels 3 or 4, making it a completely wireless unit. However, the wireless feature is prone to interference, so the console can also be connected to a TV using standard RCA cables for better picture quality.
There were three different releases of the Master System Super Compact, each with a different built-in game. One with Alex Kidd in Miracle World, one with Sonic the Hedgehog from 1993 and a "special edition" version with Super Futebol II from 1994. There are also three versions with stickers. One from "Copa do Mundo" and two for the non-Brazilian market from Bart vs. the Space Mutants. The design was also recycled for the Master System Girl released in 1994.
Physical scans
Master System, BR (with Sonic the Hedgehog) |
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Master System "Copa do Mundo", BR (with Sonic the Hedgehog) |
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Master System, BR (with Alex Kidd in Miracle World) |
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Master System, BR (with Super Futebol II) |
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Master System, AR/UY/PY/CL (with Alex Kidd in Miracle World and Bart vs. the Space Mutants) |
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Master System, AR/UY/PY/CL (with Sonic the Hedgehog and Bart vs. the Space Mutants) |
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