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The '''KW-503''' is an unlicensed [[Sega Mega Drive]] console manufactured in Taiwan by King-Wei Electronics and released in South America and Russia. It was the successor to the [[KW-502]] but it is more similar to the [[KW-501]], and some consoles in this series have the even [[KW-500]] label. | The '''KW-503''' is an unlicensed [[Sega Mega Drive]] console manufactured in Taiwan by King-Wei Electronics and released in South America and Russia. It was the successor to the [[KW-502]] but it is more similar to the [[KW-501]], and some consoles in this series have the even [[KW-500]] label. | ||
− | It was also released as the '''MG-16R''' and '''MGW-16''' by [[Electrolab]], '''Pro 16 Bit''' by [[Steepler]], '''Super Bitman''' by [[Bitman]], '''Songa II''' by [[Songa]] | + | It was also released as the '''MG-16R''' and '''MGW-16''' by [[Electrolab]], '''Pro 16 Bit''' by [[Steepler]], '''Super Bitman''' by [[Bitman]], '''Songa II''' by [[Songa]], '''GC-16II''' and '''Magic 2'''. The KW-503 was shipped with wireless six-button gamepads, and is fully compatible with the [[Sega Mega-CD]]. |
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+ | Newer models use a PCB revision named '''KW-504'''. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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At the end of 1996, Songa began distribution of Songa II as a successor of [[Songa I]], with advertise as a winner of few awards in video games shows in Germany, Japan, US and Hong Kong. | At the end of 1996, Songa began distribution of Songa II as a successor of [[Songa I]], with advertise as a winner of few awards in video games shows in Germany, Japan, US and Hong Kong. | ||
− | ===Russia=== | + | ===Russia and CIS=== |
− | Pro 16 bit hit Russian market in 1996 succeeding a previous [[Pro 16 Bit]] by [[Steepler]], famous from release of Dendy brand. New console was less popular than his predecessor because Steepler went bankrupt in mid-1996 and rest of sales was taken by Dendy chain stores which wasn't getting so well after Steepler's disappearing. | + | Pro 16 bit hit Russian market in 1996 succeeding a previous [[Pro 16 Bit]] by [[Steepler]], famous from release of Dendy brand. New console was less popular than his predecessor because Steepler went bankrupt in mid-1996 and rest of sales was taken by AOZT Dendy chain stores which wasn't getting so well after Steepler's disappearing. |
KW-503 was distributed in Russia also by Bitman, succeeding a previous [[KW-501|Super Bitman]]. It was released around 1996/1997 after clearance sales of older Super Bitman at the end of 1996. It is worth to mention that Bitman was a the time licensed [[Sega]] distributor in Russia and CIS. After Bitman was acquired by [[R-Style]], KW-503 was sold until last stocks were gone. | KW-503 was distributed in Russia also by Bitman, succeeding a previous [[KW-501|Super Bitman]]. It was released around 1996/1997 after clearance sales of older Super Bitman at the end of 1996. It is worth to mention that Bitman was a the time licensed [[Sega]] distributor in Russia and CIS. After Bitman was acquired by [[R-Style]], KW-503 was sold until last stocks were gone. | ||
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+ | | region=(Magic 2) | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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The KW-503 is an unlicensed Sega Mega Drive console manufactured in Taiwan by King-Wei Electronics and released in South America and Russia. It was the successor to the KW-502 but it is more similar to the KW-501, and some consoles in this series have the even KW-500 label.
It was also released as the MG-16R and MGW-16 by Electrolab, Pro 16 Bit by Steepler, Super Bitman by Bitman, Songa II by Songa, GC-16II and Magic 2. The KW-503 was shipped with wireless six-button gamepads, and is fully compatible with the Sega Mega-CD.
Newer models use a PCB revision named KW-504.
Contents
History
Argentina
MG-16R and MGW-16 were distributed here as successor to the MG-16 by Electrolab.
At the end of 1996, Songa began distribution of Songa II as a successor of Songa I, with advertise as a winner of few awards in video games shows in Germany, Japan, US and Hong Kong.
Russia and CIS
Pro 16 bit hit Russian market in 1996 succeeding a previous Pro 16 Bit by Steepler, famous from release of Dendy brand. New console was less popular than his predecessor because Steepler went bankrupt in mid-1996 and rest of sales was taken by AOZT Dendy chain stores which wasn't getting so well after Steepler's disappearing.
KW-503 was distributed in Russia also by Bitman, succeeding a previous Super Bitman. It was released around 1996/1997 after clearance sales of older Super Bitman at the end of 1996. It is worth to mention that Bitman was a the time licensed Sega distributor in Russia and CIS. After Bitman was acquired by R-Style, KW-503 was sold until last stocks were gone.
Magazine articles
- Main article: KW-503/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Gallery
Physical scans
Mega Drive, (Songa II) |
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Mega Drive, (GC-16II) |
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Mega Drive, (Magic 2) |
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References