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The [[Sega Mega Drive]] console received two add-on hardware upgrades during its life time: the [[Sega Mega CD]] and [[Sega 32X]]. It was possible to install both of these on the same base console, creating a system called the '''Sega Mega CD 32X''' ([[PAL]] region) or '''Sega CD 32X''' (USA). This opened the possibility of software that could utilise both the Mega CD's enhanced storage capacity and ability to play [[wikipedia:Red Book (CD audio standard)|Red Book CD audio]], and the [[Sega 32X#Enhancements|32X's enhancements]] in graphics and sound capabilities. | The [[Sega Mega Drive]] console received two add-on hardware upgrades during its life time: the [[Sega Mega CD]] and [[Sega 32X]]. It was possible to install both of these on the same base console, creating a system called the '''Sega Mega CD 32X''' ([[PAL]] region) or '''Sega CD 32X''' (USA). This opened the possibility of software that could utilise both the Mega CD's enhanced storage capacity and ability to play [[wikipedia:Red Book (CD audio standard)|Red Book CD audio]], and the [[Sega 32X#Enhancements|32X's enhancements]] in graphics and sound capabilities. | ||
| − | + | Six games were released that require both add-on units in order to be played. All of these titles are [[wikipedia:Full motion video based game|full motion video based game]]s, which were previously available as standalone Mega CD games, and later had their FMV assets upgraded to take advantage of the 32X's improved graphics. As such, all six were released on CDs, with the cart slot of the 32X being unused during gameplay. | |
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| + | Japan did not receive any Mega CD 32X games, however North America and Europe received five. ''[[Surgical Strike]]'', once bound for a North American release, ended up being an exclusive title in Brazil, and the only Mega CD 32X game to reach this region. North America did receive the non-32X version, however. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
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*''[[Supreme Warrior]]'' | *''[[Supreme Warrior]]'' | ||
*''[[Slam City with Scottie Pippen]]'' | *''[[Slam City with Scottie Pippen]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Surgical Strike]]'' | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[http://www.allgame.com/platform.php?id=43 Platform information page on allgame] | [http://www.allgame.com/platform.php?id=43 Platform information page on allgame] | ||
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{{MegaDrive}} | {{MegaDrive}} | ||
[[Category:Sega Mega CD]] | [[Category:Sega Mega CD]] | ||
[[Category:Sega 32X]] | [[Category:Sega 32X]] | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 2 December 2010
The Sega Mega Drive console received two add-on hardware upgrades during its life time: the Sega Mega CD and Sega 32X. It was possible to install both of these on the same base console, creating a system called the Sega Mega CD 32X (PAL region) or Sega CD 32X (USA). This opened the possibility of software that could utilise both the Mega CD's enhanced storage capacity and ability to play Red Book CD audio, and the 32X's enhancements in graphics and sound capabilities.
Six games were released that require both add-on units in order to be played. All of these titles are full motion video based games, which were previously available as standalone Mega CD games, and later had their FMV assets upgraded to take advantage of the 32X's improved graphics. As such, all six were released on CDs, with the cart slot of the 32X being unused during gameplay.
Japan did not receive any Mega CD 32X games, however North America and Europe received five. Surgical Strike, once bound for a North American release, ended up being an exclusive title in Brazil, and the only Mega CD 32X game to reach this region. North America did receive the non-32X version, however.
Games
External links
Platform information page on allgame