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Sega Genesis Consoles

The Sega Genesis is a 16 bit video game console which was first released a decade ago. This successor to the SMS system did well in the first few years after the initial release and successfully competed with Super Nintendo Entertainment System and TurboGrafx 16.

Click here for our selection of Sega Genesis games.

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker Sega Genesis Sealed New
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker Sega Genesis Sealed New
Paypal   US $9,999.95
Musha M.U.S.H.A  Sega Genesis Sealed New NTSC Collector
Musha M.U.S.H.A Sega Genesis Sealed New NTSC Collector
Paypal   US $4,999.99
Sega Genesis and 45 games!
Sega Genesis and 45 games!
Paypal   US $2,000.00
SEGA GENESIS ORINGAL MODEL 1 SYSTEM NEW RARE + 5 Games
SEGA GENESIS ORINGAL MODEL 1 SYSTEM NEW RARE + 5 Games
Paypal   US $1,259.99
SEGA GENESIS ORINGAL MODEL 1 SYSTEM NEW RARE + 6 Games
SEGA GENESIS ORINGAL MODEL 1 SYSTEM NEW RARE + 6 Games
Paypal   US $1,059.99
SEGA GENESIS ORINGAL MODEL 2 II SYSTEM BRAND NEW RARE
SEGA GENESIS ORINGAL MODEL 2 II SYSTEM BRAND NEW RARE
Paypal   US $579.99
Sega Genesis Core System MODEL 2 RARE EDITION BRAND NEW
Sega Genesis Core System MODEL 2 RARE EDITION BRAND NEW
Paypal   US $499.99
Castlevania Bloodlines Sega Genesis Sealed New
Castlevania Bloodlines Sega Genesis Sealed New
Paypal   US $249.99
ToeJam & Earl Toe Jam Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
ToeJam & Earl Toe Jam Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Paypal   US $249.99
BATMAN The Video Game Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
BATMAN The Video Game Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Paypal   US $249.99
Revenge Of Shinobi Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Revenge Of Shinobi Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Paypal   US $249.99
Contra Hard Corps Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Contra Hard Corps Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Paypal   US $249.99
Ghostbusters Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Ghostbusters Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Paypal   US $249.99
Rambo III 3 Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Rambo III 3 Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Paypal   US $224.99
Golden Axe Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Golden Axe Sega Genesis Sealed New Collector
Paypal   US $199.99
Saint Sword Sega Genesis BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED
Saint Sword Sega Genesis BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED
Paypal   US $199.99
Mint Condition Sega Genesis System Altered Beast Box
Mint Condition Sega Genesis System Altered Beast Box
Paypal   US $199.99
OFFICIAL SEGA GENESIS 3 SYSTEM - BRAND NEW IN THE BOX
OFFICIAL SEGA GENESIS 3 SYSTEM - BRAND NEW IN THE BOX
Paypal   US $199.99
OFFICIAL SEGA GENESIS 3 SYSTEM - BRAND NEW IN THE BOX
OFFICIAL SEGA GENESIS 3 SYSTEM - BRAND NEW IN THE BOX
Paypal   US $199.99
Sega Genesis System 2 II + 13 Games RPG New Condition
Sega Genesis System 2 II + 13 Games RPG New Condition
Paypal   US $179.99
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Even though it was short lived, the Sega Genesis sold millions of devices globally. Its successful marketing campaign and the unique design of the hardware were the reasons for its success. One of the key features with which it over came its rivals was the powerful 16/32 bit processor which enabled it to play games like Sonic the Hedgehog.

When it came to game time, the Sega Genesis was a masterpiece despite all its criticism. The screen was rich in colors and the sound was exceptional. No matter what game was played on the Sega Genesis with its powerful 16 bit processor never slowed anything down.

In the decade that Sega Genesis was viable, many games were released that were great to play on the device. Besides Sonic the Hedgehog, other games included Phantasy Star, Ghouls ‘N Ghosts, Golden Axe and Outrun.

However, Nintendo was fast catching up with its own device and easily snuffed out the competition.

Despite the release of the Sega CD it failed to catch on. In 1997, the Sega Genesis system was finished as a new generation of CD based games had started with Saturn.