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The 2007 release of the '''Mega Drive 3''' is a "console on a chip" sold exclusively in Brazil by Sega's Brazilian distributor, [[Tectoy]]. Unlike previous releases by the distributor, this was the first [[Sega Mega Drive]] to not include a cartridge slot, meaning only the 81 built in games can be played.  
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The 2007 release of the '''Mega Drive 3''' is a "console on a chip" [[Sega Mega Drive]] distributed exclusively in Brazil by [[Tec Toy]]. It was the company’s final console based off a Sega design, and the first to not include a cartridge slot.
  
The console itself is based off the standard Mega Drive II model (the last Tectoy release to borrow a Sega console design), though is painted white with a blue Tectoy/Mega Drive 3 logo. The console ships with two six button controllers which are interchangeable with other revisions of the console. It also only supports the [[A/V]] picture standard, unlike earlier models.
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==Design==
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The console is physically identical to a [[Sega Mega Drive 2]], though is painted white with blue logotype. It does not feature a cartridge slot, and unlike previous models, only supports composite video output.
  
The console is also notable for shipping with a purple marker pen. Tectoy's original plan was to allow users to customise the console with it, though the idea was scrapped in later revisions.
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==Customizability==
==Games Included==
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The system’s inital release included a purple marker intended for customizing its white canvas-like surface with art, decorations, and the like. Later releases did not ship with an included marker, although the system retained its white surface.
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==Release==
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As is standard for Tec Toy releases, the system shipped with two [[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pads]].
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==Games==
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A total of 81 built-in games are included.
 
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Revision as of 07:32, 30 March 2021

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Mega Drive 3
Manufacturer: Tectoy
Built-in games: 81
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
BR

The 2007 release of the Mega Drive 3 is a "console on a chip" Sega Mega Drive distributed exclusively in Brazil by Tec Toy. It was the company’s final console based off a Sega design, and the first to not include a cartridge slot.

Design

The console is physically identical to a Sega Mega Drive 2, though is painted white with blue logotype. It does not feature a cartridge slot, and unlike previous models, only supports composite video output.

Customizability

The system’s inital release included a purple marker intended for customizing its white canvas-like surface with art, decorations, and the like. Later releases did not ship with an included marker, although the system retained its white surface.

Release

As is standard for Tec Toy releases, the system shipped with two Six Button Control Pads.

Games

A total of 81 built-in games are included.

Mega Drive

Others

(note: Some of these games were developed by the brazilian company Devworks Game Technology)

  • Academia do Saber
  • Acerte o alvo
  • Air Hockey
  • Anaconda
  • Aniversário
  • Aquaduto
  • Asa Delta
  • Batalha Naval
  • Bill Bolha
  • Bolas e Coresv
  • Bolhas
  • Bombeiros
  • Canhão
  • Cava-Cava
  • Cavalos & Peões
  • Corrida de Tampinhas
  • Creature Capture
  • Domine o Território
  • Dominó
  • Fábrica de Chocolate
  • Fica 1
  • Guerra dos Monstros
  • Hexágono
  • Junte 4
  • Memória Master
  • Mina Terrestre
  • Minerador
  • Os 12 Trabalhos de Jongo
  • Palhaços
  • Pense Bem
  • Senha
  • Sudoku
  • Tangram

Images

Physical scans

Mega Drive, BR
Mega Drive 3 2007 box.jpg
Cover

External Link

References


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