DEDICATED PLATFORM HUBEra: 1985 – 2001

Sega Consoles (Retro)

High-speed blast processing and arcade innovation: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, and Game Gear.

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HARDWARE ECOSYSTEM & GENERATIONS

All Sega Consoles (Retro) Models & Devices

Sega Dreamcast

1998

Hitachi SH-4 200MHz // PowerVR2 CLX2 // 1GB GD-ROM // Built-in 56k Modem // VMU Screen

Iconic Games:

Shenmue I & IISonic Adventure 1 & 2Crazy Taxi

Home ConsoleCult Legend

Sega Saturn

1994

Dual Hitachi SH-2 CPUs // 2D Sprite Powerhouse // CD-ROM

Iconic Games:

Panzer Dragoon SagaNiGHTS into DreamsVirtua Fighter 2

Home Console2D Masterpiece

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive (Model 1 / Model 2)

1988

Motorola 68000 7.6MHz // Blast Processing // Yamaha YM2612 FM Audio // 30M+ Sold

Iconic Games:

Sonic the Hedgehog 2Streets of Rage 2Gunstar Heroes

Home ConsoleAll-Time Rival Icon

Sega Game Gear

1990

Full Color Backlit Screen (4096 Palette) // Zilog Z80 3.58MHz // TV Tuner Accessory

Iconic Games:

Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple TroubleShinobi IIColumns

Color HandheldRetro Classic

Sega Master System

1985

Zilog Z80 3.58MHz // Richer Color Palette than NES // Huge in Europe & Brazil

Iconic Games:

Alex Kidd in Miracle WorldPhantasy Star (Master System)Sonic 1 (8-Bit)

Home ConsoleRetro Icon

Sega CD (Mega-CD) & Sega 32X

1991 / 1994

Hardware Scaling & Rotation ASIC // CD Audio // Dual 32-Bit SH-2 RISC Processors

Iconic Games:

Sonic CDSnatcherLunar: Silver Star Story

Hardware ExpansionsCult Add-on

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FAQs About Sega Consoles (Retro)

Common questions about hardware, games and buying for Sega Consoles (Retro).

Q1What gaming platforms and eras are covered on Run On Console?

Our platform directory covers 15 comprehensive gaming categories and over 100+ iconic hardware devices: from 8-bit NES and Atari 2600 to modern PC Battlestations, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, OLED Handhelds, VR/AR, and China Emulation engines (Anbernic/Retroid/Miyoo/Odin).

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Q3What are Hall-Effect magnetic controllers?

Hall-Effect controllers use contactless magnets rather than physical friction wipers to track analog stick and trigger inputs, making them highly resistant to stick drift.