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|Manufacturer = [[SEGA]]
 
|Manufacturer = [[SEGA]]
 
|Generation = Fourth generation
 
|Generation = Fourth generation
|Release date = December 12, 1991 (JP)<br/>
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|Release date = December 12, 1991 (JP)<br/>October 15, 1992 (NA)<br/>April 19, 1993 (EU)
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|Media type = CD-ROM & [[CD+G]]
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|image = Sega-CD-Model1.jpg
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|imagecaption = '''Top:''' Model 1 Sega CD & Model 1 Sega Genesis<br/>'''Bottom:''' Model 2 Sega CD & Model 2 Sega Genesis
|caption = Model 1 Sega CD & Model 1 Sega Genesis <br\>
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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 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.
 
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==

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Sega CD
Sega-CD-Model1.jpg
Sega-CD-Model2.jpg
Top: Model 1 Sega CD & Model 1 Sega Genesis
Bottom: Model 2 Sega CD & Model 2 Sega Genesis
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[edit]

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