Sega Master System video games catalogue

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The Sega Master System (1987) is a third-generation 8-bit console that dominated the market together with the Nintendo NES from 1985-1990. More

The Sega Master System (1987) is a third-generation 8-bit console that dominated the market together with the Nintendo NES from 1985-1990.

It was marketed in Japan in 1985 under the name Mark III.
In 1986 it was marketed as Master System in the USA and in 1987 also in Europe.

It was particularly successful in Europe. In the USA and Japan it was overshadowed by the NES.

In addition to the connection for cartridges, the Master System I also had a slot for cards. Later, all games were released exclusively on cartridges.

In 1990 a low cost version was released : the Master System II . Here the slot for connecting the cards was removed.

Was succeeded in 1989 (USA)/1990 (Europe) by the very successful 16 bit Genesis/Mega Drive .

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Super Tennis (The Sega Card) (1985)