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|caption = Model 1 Sega CD & Model 1 Sega Genesis}}The Sega Mega-CD (メガCD Mega Shī Dī) (released as the Sega CD in North America) is an add-on device for the [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] video game console, designed and produced by Sega. The device adds a CD-ROM drive to the console, allowing the user to play CD-based games and providing additional hardware functionality. It can also play audio CDs and CD+G discs.
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|caption = Model 1 Sega CD & Model 1 Sega Genesis <br\>
The first version of the Mega-CD sits underneath the Mega Drive console and loads CDs via a motorized tray. A second version places a top-loading CD-ROM drive to the right of the console and is intended primarily for use with the redesigned Mega Drive II. Both versions of the Mega-CD are compatible with the initial two versions of the Mega Drive console, but not with the Genesis 3.
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Model 2 Sega CD & Model 2 Sega Genesis}}The Sega Mega-CD (メガCD Mega Shī Dī) (released as the Sega CD in North America) is an add-on device for the [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] video game console, designed and produced by Sega. The device adds a CD-ROM drive to the console, allowing the user to play CD-based games and providing additional hardware functionality. It can also play audio CDs and CD+G discs.
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The first version of the Mega-CD sits underneath the Mega Drive console and loads CDs via a motorized tray. A second version places a top-loading CD-ROM drive to the right of the console and is intended primarily for use with the redesigned Mega Drive II. Both versions of the Mega-CD are compatible with the initial two versions of the Mega Drive console, but not with the Genesis 3. There is also a Mega-CD module, used as an add-on device available for the [[Pioneer LaserActive]] system.
 
==Technical specifications==
 
==Technical specifications==
  
  
 
===Models===
 
*Mega-CD I (Sega CD I in North America)
 
*Mega-CD II ((Sega CD II in North America) Designed for the Mega Drive 2/2nd model Genesis (also compatible with the Mega Drive/1st model Genesis and included a special add-on for this purpose) and to reduce manufacturing costs.)
 
*[[Pioneer LaserActive]] (Sega Mega-CD module, an add-on device available for the LaserActive system)
 
 
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Revision as of 13:14, 31 May 2013

Sega CD
[[File:Sega-CD-Model1.jpg

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Manufacturer SEGA
Generation Fourth generation
Release date December 12, 1991 (JP)

October 15, 1992 (NA)
April 19, 1993 (EU)

Media type CD-ROM & CD+G

The Sega Mega-CD (メガCD Mega Shī Dī) (released as the Sega CD in North America) is an add-on device for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis video game console, designed and produced by Sega. The device adds a CD-ROM drive to the console, allowing the user to play CD-based games and providing additional hardware functionality. It can also play audio CDs and CD+G discs.

The first version of the Mega-CD sits underneath the Mega Drive console and loads CDs via a motorized tray. A second version places a top-loading CD-ROM drive to the right of the console and is intended primarily for use with the redesigned Mega Drive II. Both versions of the Mega-CD are compatible with the initial two versions of the Mega Drive console, but not with the Genesis 3. There is also a Mega-CD module, used as an add-on device available for the Pioneer LaserActive system.

Technical specifications