Sega Saturn facts for kids
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| Manufacturer | Sega |
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| Type | video game console |
| Generation | Fifth generation |
| Storage | CD-ROMs |
| Predecessor | Sega Mega Drive |
| Successor | Dreamcast |
The Sega Saturn was a 32-bit video game console created by Sega. It was first released in Japan on November 22, 1994. Later, it came out in the United States on May 11, 1995, and in Europe on July 8, 1995. Games for the Saturn were played using CD-ROMs.
The Sega Saturn was the first Sega console that could show 3D graphics. It also had cool accessories. These included a special gun controller for games like Virtua Cop and an analog controller for more precise movement. The console was named Saturn because it was Sega's sixth game console, and Saturn is the sixth planet in our solar system.
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Different Models Around the World
The Sega Saturn had different levels of popularity in various parts of the world.
Popularity in Japan
The Sega Saturn was quite popular in Japan. This was partly thanks to a famous advertising character named Segata Sanshiro. He was a man who dedicated his life to the Sega Saturn. The first Japanese Sega Saturn consoles were black, but later models were changed to gray.
Challenges in North America and Europe
In North America and Europe, the Saturn was not as popular as it was in Japan. When it first launched, there were only a few games available. This was because the console's unique technology made it hard for game developers to create games for it. This challenge helped the PlayStation become more popular in Europe.
Another issue was that Sega released the Saturn earlier than planned. They didn't tell many stores about the new release date. This made some shops upset, and they chose not to sell the Saturn at all. Sega had also released other consoles before the Saturn, like the Sega CD (which used CDs for games) and the Sega 32X (which offered better graphics). This left some gamers without enough money to buy all three systems. Others were annoyed that Sega seemed to stop supporting the 32X when the Saturn came out.
Images for kids
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A first-model Japanese Sega Saturn console.
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A screenshot from an early version of Sonic X-treme. This game was canceled, and many people think not having a fully 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game was a big reason the Saturn didn't sell well.
See also
In Spanish: Sega Saturn para niños
