The Sega Master System is an 8-bit cartridge-based video game console that was manufactured by Sega and was first released in 1986.[3] Its original Japanese incarnation was the Sega Mark III (although the "Master System" name has also been used in Japan). In the European market, this console launched Sega onto a competitive level comparable to Nintendo, due to its wider availability, but failed to put a dent in the North American and Japanese markets. The Master System was released as a direct competitor to the NES/Famicom. Despite its shaky performance in the major territories, it has enjoyed over a decade of life in smaller markets.[4]
The later Sega Game Gear is effectively a hand-held Master System, with a few enhancements.[4]
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| Manufacturer | Sega |
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| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Third generation (8-bit era) |
| Retail availability | JP October 20, 1985 (with the name Mark III)[citation needed] NA October 1986[citation needed] EU September 1987[citation needed] JP November 1987 (with the name Master System)[citation needed] |
| Units sold | 13 million[1][2] |
| Media | ROM cartridge and card |
| CPU | 8-bit Zilog Z80 |
| Predecessor | SG-1000 |
| Successor | Sega Mega Drive/Genesis |
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