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【MEGA DRIVE】Born in 1988, this legendary home gaming console was released by SEGA!

2023-08-30
Saori Saori
boss
Hello everyone. I'm Boss from Retro Video Game Republic and I didn't own a MEGA DRIVE.
saori
Hello everyone. I'm Saori from Retro Video Game Republic. I didn't own a MEGA DRIVE, but...... I have heard a certain rumor!

【MEGA DRIVE】
Born in 1988, this legendary home gaming console was released by SEGA!
Known as Genesis overseas, it became a massive hit and is a pioneer in the gaming industry!

What is MEGA DRIVE (Genesis)?

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MEGA DRIVE is a home gaming console released by SEGA CORPORATION.
It was launched in Japan in 1988, in North America in 1989 under the name 'Genesis', and in Europe, Australia, and South America in 1990 as MEGA DRIVE. One of its unique features is that its name varies by region.
The software lineup is rich in action, shooting, racing, and sports games, making it especially popular overseas.
Both in Japan and overseas, it competed for market share with the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SUPER Famicom), and its sales were very strong. Several successors were subsequently released, and it is recognized as a pioneer in home gaming consoles.
boss/question
Oh? What's this rumor you're talking about concerning MEGA DRIVE?
saori/closeeye
Let me answer that. The mysterious perception that many Japanese people, including myself, have about MEGA DRIVE is......
saori/sad
The games on MEGA DRIVE are incredibly difficult!
MEGA DRIVE - Golden Axe
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_582.html?ref=blog
MEGA DRIVE - Makaimura (Ghosts 'n Goblins)
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_32724.html?ref=blog
MEGA DRIVE - Aladdin
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_31239.html?ref=blog
MEGA DRIVE - Shining Series
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_29932.html?ref=blog
MEGA DRIVE - Sonic the Hedgehog
https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/product_page_30297.html?ref=blog
MEGA DRIVE (アイラブ ミッキー&ドナルド ふしぎなマジックボックス (箱説なし))
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boss/question
What do you mean?
saori
Perhaps because MEGA DRIVE was one of the earliest home gaming consoles, the perception is that its games are extremely difficult, meaning they are very hard to clear. This notion seems to be quite widespread!
boss
So, does that mean its reputation isn't good because the games are too difficult?
saori/closeeye
On the contrary!
The fact that the early games are difficult really piques the interest of gaming enthusiasts!
While opportunities to get hold of the console are relatively rare, it has gained attention among gamers for being a challenging yet rewarding platform.
saori
Some MEGA DRIVE games have been ported to platforms like the SUPER Famicom, but many have not, so if you own a MEGA DRIVE, you should definitely check out the MEGA DRIVE page!
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