Sega Mega-CD

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf video game console add-on
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Sega_CD
gptkbp:audio gptkb:CD-DA
gptkb:ADPCM
PCM sound
gptkbp:color 64 colors on screen from 512 palette
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:Mega_Drive
gptkb:Sega_Genesis
32X (with adapter)
gptkbp:controllerPorts uses Genesis/Mega Drive controller ports
gptkbp:discontinued 1996
gptkbp:feature external backup RAM cartridge
internal RAM
gptkbp:formFactor front-loading (Model 1)
top-loading (Model 2)
gptkbp:generation fourth generation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sega Mega-CD
gptkbp:mainFunction add CD-ROM support to Genesis/Mega Drive
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sega
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Mega-CD_(Japan,_Europe)
gptkb:Sega_CD_(North_America)
gptkbp:mediaType CD-ROM
gptkbp:notableFeature full-motion video support
improved audio capabilities
scaling and rotation effects
gptkbp:notableGame gptkb:Ecco_the_Dolphin
gptkb:Snatcher
gptkb:Lunar:_The_Silver_Star
gptkb:Night_Trap
gptkb:Sonic_CD
gptkbp:numberOfRooms 2.24 million
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Mega_Drive
gptkb:Sega_Genesis
gptkbp:powerSource separate from Genesis/Mega Drive
gptkbp:predecessor none
gptkbp:processor gptkb:Motorola_68000
gptkbp:RAM 768 KB
gptkbp:region gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:North_America
yes
gptkbp:releaseDate 1991
1993
October 15, 1992
gptkbp:releaseDateJapan December 12, 1991
gptkbp:retailPriceAtLaunchJapan ¥49,800
gptkbp:retailPriceAtLaunchUK £269.99
gptkbp:retailPriceAtLaunchUS $299
gptkbp:speed 12.5 MHz
gptkbp:storage CD-ROM
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Sega_Saturn
gptkbp:VRAM 128 KB
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sega_Mega-CD_Karaoke_Unit
gptkb:Sega_Multi-Mega
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8