Sega Genesis (MD)

Sega

System Information

Manufacturer Sega

Release Year 1988

Supported Formats

.md .smd .bin .gen

Description

The Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) is a 16-bit home video game console developed by Sega. Released in 1988, it competed fiercely with the Super Nintendo. With over 30 million units sold worldwide, it is best known for the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Hardware Specifications

CPU Motorola 68000 @ 7.6 MHz

Memory 64KB RAM + 64KB VRAM

Display 320×224 pixels, 512 colors (61 on-screen)

Audio Yamaha YM2612 (FM) + SN76489 (PSG)

Storage Game cartridge (up to 4MB)

Save Type SRAM (battery-backed)

Connectivity

• EA 4-Way Play (up to 4 players)• Sega CD• 32X

Game Library ~900 titles (US)

Controller Layout

Cheat Code Support

Game Genie

Platform-specific encrypted code format

Example:

ACLA-ATD4

Action Replay

Address:value format cheat codes

Example:

FFFFE4:0009

GameShark / Code Breaker

Raw memory codes and GameShark format

Example:

FFEF15F4 0063

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