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.
Contents
- 1 Russia
- 2 South America
- 3 Others
- 3.1 16 Bits ("The Alien System")
- 3.2 Century Japan
- 3.3 Dream Play
- 3.4 Genesis 3 (16-Bit")
- 3.5 Genesis 3 (unknown)
- 3.6 Genesis 3 (unknown)
- 3.7 Genesis 3 (ZOGA)
- 3.8 Genesis 3 (unknown)
- 3.9 Genesis 3 (unknown)
- 3.10 Genesis 3 (unknown)
- 3.11 Genesis 3 (unknown)
- 3.12 Genesis 3 (unknown)
- 3.13 Mega Drive 3 (Simba)
- 3.14 Mega Drive 3 (New Game)
- 4 SZGV Wireless
- 5 Unsorted
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
Genesis 3 (Fun Time)
Relatively modern Genesis 3 from South America.
iPlay
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.
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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 (ZOGA)
Genesis 3 (unknown)
Uses the SM801 console-on-a-chip. Console is set to NTSC-J, but there are solder points and holes in the case cut out for region-switches.
Genesis 3 (unknown)
Claims to have 232 built-in games but only has 219 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 is not accurate (like Atgames clones) and doesn't work with high capacity multi-carts or Everdrives.
Genesis 3 (unknown)
Claims to have 368 built-in games but only has 5 unique games, with the rest being repeats. Is region-free and outputs PAL 50Hz, but the sound is not accurate (like Atgames clones) and doesn't work with high capacity multi-carts or Everdrives.
Genesis 3 (unknown)
A Genesis 3, but in white.
Genesis 3 (unknown)
Another white Genesis 3, but with region and 50/60Hz switches.
Mega Drive 3 (Simba)
Mega Drive 3 (New Game)
- Main article: Mega Drive 3 (New Game)/Magazine articles.
SZGV Wireless
Uses TCT-6801 console-on-a-chip. Video output is PAL 50Hz and region is set to Asia (Japanese/PAL). There are no controller ports so you are stuck using the included wireless IR controllers. Includes 14 built-in games. Works with Everdrive and large multicarts.
Wireless
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Unsorted
Looks official but is a clone
Looks official but is a clone