Sega Genesis (North America)
GPTKB entity
Statements (98)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:video_game
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| gptkbp:adds |
gptkb:Sega_CD
gptkb:Sega_32X |
| gptkbp:alternativeName |
Sega Mega Drive (outside North America)
|
| gptkbp:audio |
gptkb:Texas_Instruments_SN76489
gptkb:Yamaha_YM2612 |
| gptkbp:bestSellingGame |
gptkb:Sonic_the_Hedgehog
|
| gptkbp:color |
64 colors on screen from 512 palette
|
| gptkbp:controllerPorts |
2
|
| gptkbp:dimensions |
approx. 280 mm × 210 mm × 70 mm (Model 1)
|
| gptkbp:displayType |
320×224 pixels
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| gptkbp:generation |
fourth generation
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| gptkbp:graphics |
gptkb:VDP_(Video_Display_Processor)
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sega Genesis (North America)
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Sega
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| gptkbp:marketedAs |
gptkb:Sega_of_America
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| gptkbp:mediaType |
ROM cartridge
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
support for hardware scrolling
region lockout stereo sound output support for PAL and NTSC variants (outside North America) backward compatibility with Sega Master System (via Power Base Converter) Blast Processing (marketing term) RF and AV output Sega Channel online service (via adapter) headphone jack (Model 1) infrared wireless controller (optional) red LED power indicator (Model 1) smaller form factor (Model 2, Model 3) support for 6-button controller support for 9-pin controller port support for DMA transfers support for FM synthesis audio support for PSG audio support for RGB output support for S-Video (modded) support for add-ons (Sega CD, 32X) support for arcade sticks support for battery-backed save in some cartridges support for composite video output support for hardware interrupts support for light gun (Menacer) support for mono and stereo audio output support for motion controller (Activator) support for multiple background layers support for multitap support for parallax scrolling support for raster effects support for sprite scaling (limited) support for up to 4 players (with adapter) support for up to 80 sprites onscreen volume slider (Model 1) multiple hardware revisions (Model 1, Model 2, Model 3) |
| gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:Sega_Technical_Institute
gptkb:Sunsoft gptkb:Treasure gptkb:Electronic_Arts gptkb:Sega_of_America gptkb:Capcom gptkb:Konami gptkb:Acclaim_Entertainment gptkb:THQ gptkb:Virgin_Games gptkb:Data_East gptkb:Namco gptkb:Tengen Sega Japan |
| gptkbp:notableGame |
gptkb:Golden_Axe
gptkb:Gunstar_Heroes gptkb:Phantasy_Star_IV gptkb:Shining_Force gptkb:Streets_of_Rage gptkb:ToeJam_&_Earl gptkb:Mortal_Kombat gptkb:Earthworm_Jim gptkb:Sonic_the_Hedgehog |
| gptkbp:notablePeripheral |
gptkb:Power_Base_Converter
gptkb:Sega_Activator gptkb:Sega_Channel_Adapter gptkb:Sega_Menacer gptkb:Team_Play_Adapter |
| gptkbp:numberOfRooms |
over 18 million (North America)
|
| gptkbp:powers |
AC adapter
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Sega_Master_System
|
| gptkbp:processor |
gptkb:Motorola_68000
gptkb:Zilog_Z80 |
| gptkbp:RAM |
64 KB
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:releaseDate |
August 14, 1989
|
| gptkbp:SIM |
gptkb:Sega_Genesis_Mini
gptkb:Sega_Genesis_Mini_2 various software emulators |
| gptkbp:slogan |
Genesis does what Nintendon't
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Sega_Saturn
|
| gptkbp:VRAM |
64 KB
|
| gptkbp:weight |
approx. 2.2 lbs (Model 1)
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sega_Mega_Drive
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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