Sega CD
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| Manufacturer | SEGA |
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| Generation | Fourth generation |
| Release date | December 12, 1991 (JP) October 15, 1992 (NA) |
| 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.
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)
