The Sega Mega Drive first debuted in Japan in October 1988.
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Launch Mega Drives came in a different box than later models.
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Following discussions with their American arm, Sega decided to bundle the console with their flagship product, 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.
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Mega Drive 2 (with Sonic 3)
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Mega Drive 2 (with Puyo Puyo)
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