Unlicensed Mega Drive clones (Genesis 3)
From Sega Retro
Despite its late arrival, the redesigned and further cost-reduced Genesis 3 unit became a popular item in South America... despite not being officially released there. Though some were imported from North America, many more clone consoles were manufactured on the cheap (the Mega 3 for example is extremely common in Argentina). Unlicensed Genesis 3 clones were manufactured well into the 2000s and may still be in production to this day.
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Russia
Magic Drive Pro
Genesis 3 clones from Russia. Available in both black and white.
South America
16 Bit (NipponGame)
A common Genesis 3 clone found in Argentina.
16 Bit 3 (Apevtech)
Relatively modern Genesis 3 from South America.
16 Bit Console (TV Games)
Relatively modern Genesis 3 from South America.
Genesis 3
A very dodgy Genesis 3 clone which despite its many claims, is not thought to be officially licensed. This one resembles the official product more than any other Genesis 3 clone out there, though its box text is translated into Spanish for markets such as Argentina. Font sizes and build quality are also slightly different on the unit.
Genesis 3 (Fun Time)
Relatively modern Genesis 3 from South America.
Mega Drive 3
Another modern Genesis 3 from South America. These ones add a dash of red to the console and control pads.
Pego
Others
16 Bits ("The Alien System")
A Genesis 3 without any Genesis 3 branding, also sold in South America.
Century Japan
Dream Play
Genesis 3 (16-Bit")
Genesis 3 minus Sega branding, sold in South America.
Genesis 3 (unknown)
Genesis 3 (unknown)
There are many Genesis 3 clones, all with subtle changes.
Genesis 3 (unknown)
A very official looking clone. Claims to have 232 built-in games but only has 190 unique games, with the rest being repeats. Comes in a miniature version of the official-looking box. Is region-free and outputs NTSC 60Hz but the sound emulation is not accurate and doesn't work with high capacity multi-carts.
Genesis 3 (unknown)
A very official-looking clone. Claims to have 368 built-in games but only has 5, with the rest being repeats. Sound is fairly accurate and works with high capacity multi-carts, but console outputs PAL 50Hz.
Mega Drive 3 (Simba)
SZGV
- Super Wireless
Unsorted