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{{Template:Infobox console | {{Template:Infobox console | ||
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| − | |image = Sega_Master_System.jpg | + | |image = [[File:Sega_Master_System.jpg|230px]] |
|caption = North American version | |caption = North American version | ||
|Manufacturer = [[SEGA]] | |Manufacturer = [[SEGA]] | ||
|Generation = [[:Category:Third_generation|Third generation]] | |Generation = [[:Category:Third_generation|Third generation]] | ||
| − | |Release date = October 20, 1985 (JP) (Mark III)< | + | |Release date = October 20, 1985 (JP)(Mark III) <br> |
| + | June 1986 (NA)<br> | ||
| + | September 1987 (EU)<br> | ||
| + | October 18, 1987 (JP)(Master System) | ||
|Media type = [[ROM cartridge]] and [[Sega Card]] | |Media type = [[ROM cartridge]] and [[Sega Card]] | ||
|Input Controller = 2 controller ports | |Input Controller = 2 controller ports | ||
1 expansion slot | 1 expansion slot | ||
|Predecessor = [[SG-1000]] | |Predecessor = [[SG-1000]] | ||
| − | |Successor = [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] | + | |Successor = [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]]}} |
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The Master System, often called the Sega Master System or SMS, is a third-generation video game console that was manufactured and released by Sega in 1985 in Japan (as the Sega Mark III), 1986 in North America, 1987 in Europe and 1989 in Brazil. | The Master System, often called the Sega Master System or SMS, is a third-generation video game console that was manufactured and released by Sega in 1985 in Japan (as the Sega Mark III), 1986 in North America, 1987 in Europe and 1989 in Brazil. | ||
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*Display NTSC or PAL based on the TMS9918 video chip | *Display NTSC or PAL based on the TMS9918 video chip | ||
*Ports: 2 controller ports + 1 expansion slot | *Ports: 2 controller ports + 1 expansion slot | ||
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==Peripherals== | ==Peripherals== | ||
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===Master System II=== | ===Master System II=== | ||
: [[File:Master_System_II.jpg|thumb|PAL version of Master System II]]The Master System II was released in 1990, and was popular in Europe and Brazil. It is smaller and sleeker, but in order to keep production costs low, it lacks the reset button, composite video and card slot of the original. All consoles included a game that plays when no cartridge is inserted. The built-in game was originally Alex Kidd in Miracle World, which was switched to Sonic the Hedgehog on later PAL consoles. | : [[File:Master_System_II.jpg|thumb|PAL version of Master System II]]The Master System II was released in 1990, and was popular in Europe and Brazil. It is smaller and sleeker, but in order to keep production costs low, it lacks the reset button, composite video and card slot of the original. All consoles included a game that plays when no cartridge is inserted. The built-in game was originally Alex Kidd in Miracle World, which was switched to Sonic the Hedgehog on later PAL consoles. | ||
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: There are two variants of the Master System II - black with a black pause button, and grey with a white pause button - there is no other difference between the two. The former is more common in PAL regions, and was never sold in North America. | : There are two variants of the Master System II - black with a black pause button, and grey with a white pause button - there is no other difference between the two. The former is more common in PAL regions, and was never sold in North America. | ||
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: Power: 9V 600mA | : Power: 9V 600mA | ||
====Master System III==== | ====Master System III==== | ||
: A newer variant of the Master System II was released by Sega's Brazilian distributor Tectoy. Named the Master System III in Brazil this new version is mostly identical to the previous Master System II builds, except that the color scheme was changed from the traditional dark color scheme predominantly Black/Grey from the older releases, to a lighter blue and white scheme, the Master System control pads were replaced with the Mega Drive 6-button pads, and now the console has 74 or 105 built-in games. | : A newer variant of the Master System II was released by Sega's Brazilian distributor Tectoy. Named the Master System III in Brazil this new version is mostly identical to the previous Master System II builds, except that the color scheme was changed from the traditional dark color scheme predominantly Black/Grey from the older releases, to a lighter blue and white scheme, the Master System control pads were replaced with the Mega Drive 6-button pads, and now the console has 74 or 105 built-in games. | ||
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===Master System Evolution=== | ===Master System Evolution=== | ||
