An unwritten rule is that if two systems runs even roughly the same CPU, you are obligated to port software between them, or at least give it a fair shake. This led [grubbycoder] down the path of ...

Sega's Master System never won the US console war, but it quietly reshaped gaming worldwide, turning Europe, Brazil, and beyond into unexpected strongholds of the 8-bit revolution.

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The Sega Master System had a strong impact on European and South American markets, even though it was overshadowed in the west by the Nintendo Entertainment System. The Master System has a lineup of ...

Before the Sega Genesis took the world by storm, the Master System was the Sega console to own in the late 80s. Originally released in Japan in 1985, the Master System made its way to North America in ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. With only 114 U.S. game releases and fairly reasonable aftermarket prices, the Sega Master System is an increasingly popular target for collectors who ...

If the upcoming Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS has you jonesing for a similar arena fighter featuring Sega's classic characters, you'll want to check out Sega Master System Brawl ...

Forget Xbox vs PlayStation, the most bitter of all console rivalries was between Sega and Nintendo, whether it was the Game Boy and Game Gear, Mega Drive and SNES, or the NES and the arguably superior ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook If you’re a classic gamer, chances are you might have heard about a company called Bitmap Books.

Sega is bringing a line of retro games, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Phantasy Star and Thunder Force 4, to Nintendo Switch. The company announced the new initiative, which will be released under the ...