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<section begin=intro />Though there are not as many '''Game Gear games''' as Game Boy ones, the [[Sega Game Gear]] enjoyed a large library of titles (approximately 390 games) to satisfy customers. One of the main reasons for this was its similarities with [[Sega Master System]] hardware, meaning Master System games could be converted to Game Gear ones without too much trouble. Unfortunately the Game Gear was subjected to watered down [[Sega Mega Drive]] ports, such as ''[[Ristar]]'' and ''[[Gunstar Heroes]]'', in the process not receiving as many exclusives as Sega may have liked. Several Master System conversions would also not make use of the extended colour palette, or were hindered by the smaller resolution. | <section begin=intro />Though there are not as many '''Game Gear games''' as Game Boy ones, the [[Sega Game Gear]] enjoyed a large library of titles (approximately 390 games) to satisfy customers. One of the main reasons for this was its similarities with [[Sega Master System]] hardware, meaning Master System games could be converted to Game Gear ones without too much trouble. Unfortunately the Game Gear was subjected to watered down [[Sega Mega Drive]] ports, such as ''[[Ristar]]'' and ''[[Gunstar Heroes]]'', in the process not receiving as many exclusives as Sega may have liked. Several Master System conversions would also not make use of the extended colour palette, or were hindered by the smaller resolution. | ||
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| + | All Game Gear games worldwide were distributed in cardboard packaging, though each cartridge was given a plastic container for extra protection similar to Nintendo's Game Boy. In Japan and North America there was not a universal box design until mid-way through the Game Gear's lifecycle, where the design was made to match that of the Mega Drive. North America adopted a purple colour scheme, while Japan went with red. In Europe the "grid" design was copied from the Master System and Mega Drive, but this time featured a grey background. Unlike their other products in this region, this design was never updated. In Brazil, the box design was almost identical to the Sega Master System, though limited distribution of the console meant it was not very successful in that region anyway. | ||
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Though there are not as many Game Gear games as Game Boy ones, the Sega Game Gear enjoyed a large library of titles (approximately 390 games) to satisfy customers. One of the main reasons for this was its similarities with Sega Master System hardware, meaning Master System games could be converted to Game Gear ones without too much trouble. Unfortunately the Game Gear was subjected to watered down Sega Mega Drive ports, such as Ristar and Gunstar Heroes, in the process not receiving as many exclusives as Sega may have liked. Several Master System conversions would also not make use of the extended colour palette, or were hindered by the smaller resolution.
Contents
Content
Conversions
Marketing
Pricing
Packaging
All Game Gear games worldwide were distributed in cardboard packaging, though each cartridge was given a plastic container for extra protection similar to Nintendo's Game Boy. In Japan and North America there was not a universal box design until mid-way through the Game Gear's lifecycle, where the design was made to match that of the Mega Drive. North America adopted a purple colour scheme, while Japan went with red. In Europe the "grid" design was copied from the Master System and Mega Drive, but this time featured a grey background. Unlike their other products in this region, this design was never updated. In Brazil, the box design was almost identical to the Sega Master System, though limited distribution of the console meant it was not very successful in that region anyway.
Japan
North America
Europe
Brazil
Lists
- List of Game Gear games
- List of Game Gear games in Japan
- List of Game Gear games in the United States
- List of Game Gear games in the United Kingdom
- List of Game Gear games in France
- List of Game Gear games in Germany
- List of Game Gear games in Spain
- List of Game Gear games in Australia
- List of Game Gear games in Brazil
- List of Game Gear games in South Korea
Launch titles
Japan
North America
- Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
- Columns
- G-Loc: Air Battle
- Psychic World
- Revenge of Drancon
- Super Monaco GP
Europe
- Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
- Columns
- Dragon Crystal
- G-Loc: Air Battle
- Psychic World
- Super Monaco GP
- Wonder Boy
Brazil
- Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
- Columns
- G-Loc: Air Battle
- Psychic World
- Super Monaco GP
- Wonder Boy
References
| Sega Game Gear | |
| Topics | Sega Game Gear | History | Magazine articles | Promotional material | Merchandise |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Japan | North America | Western Europe | Eastern Europe | Asia | South America | Australasia | Africa Wide Gear | Fun Play 20-in-1 |
| Add-ons | Pro Action Replay | Game Genie | X-Terminator | Master Gear Converter (Gear Master | Nuby Converter) | Stereo FM Tuner | TV Tuner |
| Cases | Carry-All | Deluxe Carry-All Case | Gear Bag | Holster Case | Standard Carrying Case | Soft Case | Third Party (Play & Carry Case) |
| Accessories | A/V Cable | Battery Pack | Car Adaptor | Car Antenna | Cleaning Gear | Gear-to-Gear Cable | PowerBack (Third Party) | Screen Magnifier (Wide Gear | Super Wide Gear | Third-Party) |
| Development Tools | Sega Game Gear Development Board |