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Sega Genesis 1 (Original Model) Console System

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This system needs no intro, nor an outro. It brought us some of the classics (Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast), and gave us a feel of what games could be like (Shining Force II, Earthworm Jim).

If you're wondering why the Genesis is held in such high esteem, all you need to do is look at its extensive library of games. The early titles were marginal (including the original pack-in game "Altered Beast") but the quality increased over time. The system excelled in platformers, shooters, and most of all, sports titles. Compared to their Super Nintendo counterparts, Genesis sports titles didn't look as sharp or sound as clear, but they played far better. Due to its sizeable library and excellent packaging, the Genesis is an ideal system for collectors. Individual cartridges are inexpensive, and it's not difficult to find complete games in great condition. The variety of games will satisfy any taste, although shooter and sports fans will especially be drawn to the system. The Genesis systems themselves are also very commonplace and inexpensive.

Pros and Cons:
+ Huge, terrific library.
+ Fast action, smooth animation with minimal slowdown.
+ Superb packaging
+ Highly collectable
+ Shining Force II
- Three-button controller limiting for fighting games
- Meager sound capabilities

i've had my sega for so long i cannot remember. i have passed it on to my little girl who is six years old, and it does my heart good to hear that old sega introduction music. she prefers that over the other game systems in the household (i even have an old psone system). this is one system that has lasted throughout the years and i will keep it as an collector's item. original sega rules other systems drool.

Ah the Sega genesis. this is one of those golden age systems..that never gets old. i remember getting this for christmas in 1989... at that time i was a atari 7800 guy then but when i first saw the genesis at toys r us i had to have one!

when the genesis came out, there was nothing out there like it. sure there was the sega master system, Nintendo nes, atari 7800 and atari xe systems as well as the turbo grafx 16 all great systems in their own rights ...but the genesis was and still is something special. first off the graphics on the genesis were gorgeous! they were "high definition" for the time and was proudly stated on the system. the color pallet was high too allowing for eye popping colors.

it had stereo sound, and on the original model you have the optino to hook up extra speakers to add more sound excitement.. the genesis was a force to be reckoned with in the gaming scene.

then there were the games...your got the arcade smash ALTERED BEAST as the pack in game..which in my opinion blew mario out of the water. although later models got the sonic the hedgehog as a pack in title..which still is 100 times better than mario.

the games were awesome from fighting titles such as streets of rage, the shinobi series, arcade classics like e swat, to shooters like Musha and after burner..as well as excellent third party games the genesis has a extensive gaming library...with something for everybody.

later on as other systems came out to compete with sega..the genesis had the greatest add on the segs cd which let you play cd games with updated(for the time) graphics and stereo sound..3 games come to mind sonic cd..final fight cd and lets not forget the terminator..that still fun to play today

there was another add on the 32x which had "advanced" 32 but graphics and some great games like star wars arcade, doom, after burner and many more..

the mega drive games (genesis in japan) sported some incredible games too..i have a converter and some of the import games outshine the us versions..but thats in my opinion.

if you want to recapture great gaming memories grab a genesis..but be sure to get the original version..thats the best one...the genesis 2 and 3 versions were ok but didnt feel the same most games are inexpensive and offer hours on entertainment .. even today in the age of playstation 3 and xbox360(which are awesome) the sega genesis remains a great system.. mine is still going strong.

also, you had the powerbase converter so you can play your master system games..all and all sega was a great value also!

Now I have two SEGA Megadrives or Genesis in the North America. Each one is the first generation rather than the later models or at least one is and they both work fine. This gamesystem is not known for screwing up which is more than can be said for modern game consoles *cough*360*cough*. But Then again these are not bought purely because I would like to feedback on the product itself instead of what service I got. Now this is after the SEGA Master System and incorporates some of the franchises that SEGA has become known for and is the first 16 Bit console. There are memorable games, Sonic the Hedgehog's games not included. This and the Dreamcast tie for the most sucessful SEGA consoles. Even the controller can be doubled for those older game consoles like Atari 2600 or an Adams Computer. It's fun, it's classic it's a classic system to get.

the sega genesis..ah this takes me back..it was christmas 1989 when i was first introdeced to this system i remember it made my christmas that year..i had a atari 7800 at the time as well as a nes and master system( which i still have in great condition and still use to this day) but there was something special about the sega genesis that was top notch..the graphics were and still are excellent..the titles are great..i love the shinobi series, as well as the arcade classics..there are too many to count ... this was the best system that sega has put on the market, sure the others(master system, dreamcast. and the awesome saturn) were great in their own right and have great titles etc..the genesis was the only system that sega had made that lasted for so many years through the expansion units such as the power base converter, the 32x set up and my favorite the rare sega cd(the version that you put the original model gebesis on top of)
In this day of playstation 2(soon to be playstation 3) the x box,xbox 360, and others the sega genesis has stood the test of time and is highly sought after by collectors..why you might ask? because the games were done, fun, and still hold up well today. the original model with the volume control and headphone jack is the one to get..the original and still the best:) i have my same one since 1989 and its still going strong in 2006 this is what you get when you create a well built, highly entertaining system..the people still come back for more even 15 plus years later...

I SOOOOOOO LOVE THIS GAME!!!
Shoot, hook me up with college football and Madden Football, I am ONE happy camper! I enjoy Battletoads, Sonic the Hedgehog (it was the second or third, the one with a fox named Tails), an another on, it was called something "X", it had Motley Crue in it. It's been awhile since I played since I haven't played since I moved last year. But college ball is my FAVE! Seeing the crowd going wild, and a player getting "cussed out" by the coach (which, truthfully speaking, a coach shouldn't cuss at a player). Man. Oh, I've played Batman Returns as well. And basketball, I had a basketball game. When it comes to some things, I appreciate the older stuff better. I was first exposed to this in '96. Some years later, I bought one for myself. I'm glad to see some are still selling so if I unpack my game and it doesn't work, I can replace it. If you buy this, buy the college football and Madden.

This system came into my house long after the Atari 2600 left.
And......what can I say about the Genesis that hasn't been said a thousand times?
Awesome system.
The war between Genesis and Nintendo was legendary.
Sonic.
Shinobi.
Ghouls N' Ghosts.
So many awesome games.
Stunning graphics for its time.
The Genesis has taken its rightful place in gaming history.
One of the best consoles ever with some of the best games ever.
Highest recommendations.

I got the Sega System when it first came out in 1991? $149.95 I remember my Mom got it for me for Christmas,I remember showing her in the Toys R Us/Lionel Playworld Paper? I don't remember? Probably TRU.(back then lionel). and It was really cool,the only sucky part was it getting stuck sometimes and having to blow in the games. And of course that was the same for other systems. I always Prefer Sega to Nintendo. Ah the good ole' days. I don't have it anymore but I have My Saturn.

Hello everyone. The Sega Genesis is a great system. I've had one for many years and it has a lot of great games to play. It stands up with the SNES as being one of the best consoles of all time in my opinion.

However, that is not the only reason I'm writing this review. I'm also writing it because there are THREE 1 star reviews about how someone got a Genesis from a seller that didn't work or something else was wrong, and one mindless troll saying NES and SNES are better than Nintendo. Please, read this review before angrily posting a review about the jerk seller who ripped you off. That is what seller feedback is for! The Genesis is getting a bad rep here just because of some bad sellers and ignorant reviewers. Please stop posting bogus reviews. If you have a problem with the console, voice it, no one can argue against your right to an opinion. But don't post a dumb review about a seller who sent you a broken console.

Thank you, that is all.

My daughter (23 years) requested this for Christmas. I have a PS3 and thought, "oh how boring". Alas, she loves it and says it is more fun than the new high tech gaming systems. The seller included 10 games, all the power cords and hook-up cords. It was definitely plug and play!