Difference between revisions of "Mega Drive consoles in Japan"
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Unlike the west, the second model of the Sega Mega Drive in Japan opted for a title containing the number "2", rather than the roman numerals "II". This cost-reduced model is again identical to its international counterparts (bar the colour scheme), but features a power switch instead of a button. | Unlike the west, the second model of the Sega Mega Drive in Japan opted for a title containing the number "2", rather than the roman numerals "II". This cost-reduced model is again identical to its international counterparts (bar the colour scheme), but features a power switch instead of a button. | ||
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==Mega Drive 2 (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]'')== | ==Mega Drive 2 (with ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]'')== | ||
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==Mega Drive 2 (with ''[[Virtua Racing]]'')== | ==Mega Drive 2 (with ''[[Virtua Racing]]'')== | ||
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==Mega Drive 2 (with ''[[Puyo Puyo]]'')== | ==Mega Drive 2 (with ''[[Puyo Puyo]]'')== | ||
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Revision as of 16:03, 1 April 2013
The Sega Mega Drive first debuted in Japan in October 1988.
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Mega Drive
Launch Mega Drives came in a different box than later models.
Mega Drive, JP (Mega Drive) |
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Mega Drive (with Sonic the Hedgehog)
Following discussions with their American arm, Sega decided to bundle the console with their flagship product, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Mega Drive, JP (Mega Drive with Sonic the Hedgehog) |
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Mega Drive 2
Unlike the west, the second model of the Sega Mega Drive in Japan opted for a title containing the number "2", rather than the roman numerals "II". This cost-reduced model is again identical to its international counterparts (bar the colour scheme), but features a power switch instead of a button.
Mega Drive, JP (Mega Drive 2) |
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Mega Drive 2 (with Sonic 3)
Mega Drive, JP (Mega Drive 2 with Sonic the Hedgehog 3) |
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Mega Drive 2 (with Virtua Racing)
Mega Drive, JP (Mega Drive 2 with Virtua Racing) |
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Mega Drive 2 (with Puyo Puyo)
Mega Drive, JP (Mega Drive 2 with Puyo Puyo) |
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