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Sega CD facts for kids
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 Top: Original Sega CD (bottom) attached to a Model 1 Genesis.
Bottom: Model 2 Sega CD (on right) attached to a Model 2 Genesis. Other variations are pictured under Variations below |
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| Also known as | Mega-CD (most regions outside North America and Brazil) |
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| Manufacturer | Sega |
| Type | Video game console add-on |
| Generation | Fourth generation |
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| Retail availability | 1991-1996 |
| Introductory price | JP¥49,800 US$299 GB£270 |
| Discontinued | 1996 |
| Units sold | 2.24 million |
| Media | CD-ROM, CD+G |
| CPU | Motorola 68000 @ 12.5 MHz |
| Storage | 64 kbit internal RAM |
| Sound | Ricoh RF5C164 |
| Best-selling game | Sonic CD, 1.5 million |
| Related articles | 32X |
The Sega CD was a CD-based console add-on made by Sega and released in 1991 in Japan, 1992 in North America, and 1993 in Europe. It was 16-bit and Sega's first foray into the CD market. It was somewhat successful, but was criticized for the lack of quality games.
Images for kids
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PAL Mega-CD II without a Mega Drive attached
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Genesis CDX Console Set
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Pioneer LaserActive Set
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Sega-CD II with a Genesis II and a 32X attached. Each device requires its own power supply.
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Japanese logo
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Mega-CD 2 motherboard
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Sonic CD's special stage uses the Sega CD's enhanced graphical capabilities