Sega Master System

The Sega Master System, released in 1985 (1986 in North America), was Sega's entry into the 8-bit console market, designed to compete with the Nintend... The Sega Master System, released in 1985 (1986 in North America), was Sega's entry into the 8-bit console market, designed to compete with the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Featuring advanced graphics and sound capabilities for its time, the Master System offered a wide variety of colorful and detailed games, supported by both cartridges and the smaller Sega Card format. Its hardware included a Yamaha sound chip and a Zilog Z80 processor, enabling smooth gameplay and vibrant visuals. Expand