{"title":"Mega Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Sega Mega Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e was released in Japan on October 29, 1988, for ¥21,000, serving as the 16-bit successor to the Master System. Known for its \"AV Intelligent Terminal\" branding, the Japanese model (\u003cstrong\u003eHAA-2510\u003c\/strong\u003e) featured a headphone jack with volume control, a cartridge lock, and blue-buttoned controllers. It struggled against competitors in Japan despite its technical strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Master of Disguise: Due to legal and cultural barriers, the console was released under several different names. While most of the world knew it as the Mega Drive, it was renamed the Genesis in North America because of a trademark dispute with another hardware company. In South Korea, it was distributed by Samsung as the Super Gam*Boy and later the Super Aladdin Boy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe First to \"Rate\" Games: Before the universal ESRB system existed, Sega created the Videogame Rating Council (VRC) in response to the controversy over the violence in Mortal Kombat. This was a first for the industry and helped parents identify appropriate content for their children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArcade Heritage: The system's hardware was heavily based on Sega’s own System 16 arcade board. This allowed for nearly perfect home ports of arcade hits like Altered Beast and Golden Axe, which helped the console stand out against Nintendo's older 8-bit NES at launch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Trailblazer: Long before the era of modern digital storefronts, the Sega Channel (launched in 1994) allowed players to download and play games via their cable TV connection. Subscribers could access a rotating library of around 50 games every month. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazil's Undying Favorite: The Mega Drive is exceptionally popular in Brazil, where it was distributed by Tectoy. Because of high taxes on newer imported electronics, the console remained in continuous production there far longer than anywhere else, with the last units only being discontinued in May 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL CONSOLES AND GAMES ARE TESTED PRIOR TO SALE\u003cbr\u003eGames are in Good to Very Good Condition unless noted in product description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mega-drive","title":"Mega Drive","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sega Mega Drive is the definitive 16-bit powerhouse that defined the \"console wars\" of the early 90s with its sleek, \"cool\" aesthetic and arcade-quality performance. Powered by a high-speed Motorola 68000 CPU, it brought legendary arcade ports and high-velocity titles like Sonic the Hedgehog into the home with unmatched fluid motion and \"blast processing\" speed. Beyond its massive library of over 900 games, the console is renowned for its distinctive FM-synthesis audio, delivered via the Yamaha YM2612 sound chip, and its versatile expandability with the Sega CD and 32X. Whether you're a hardcore collector or a retro enthusiast, the Mega Drive remains an essential piece of gaming history that still delivers a fast, responsive, and purely nostalgic experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55570214125641,"sku":"HAA-2510","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/2_b12be348-b228-4f48-8928-252807c61752.jpg?v=1774459303"},{"product_id":"space-harrier-ii","title":"Space Harrier II","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare to blast off into the ultimate 16-bit frontier with the legendary \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eSpace Harrier II\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);'\u003eSega Mega Drive\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a historic day-one launch title for the platform, this spectacular sequel brings Yu Suzuki’s revolutionary on-rails rail shooter pacing directly to your home theater setup. Charge through 12 bizarre alien sectors armed with your trusty cosmic laser blaster, weaving through dense obstacle rows and locked combat arrays against screen-filling mythical threats and transforming mechanical masterclasses. For serious import purists and retro Sega collectors, this foundational piece of software captures the true high-energy spirit of late-80s arcade innovation on original hardware.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retronation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55701492301897,"sku":"G-4002","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/files\/SpaceHarrierII_a210e547-b02c-4c1f-b507-1146e6ee8b3e.jpg?v=1779684864"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/1494\/9449\/collections\/MD.jpg?v=1774034350","url":"https:\/\/retronationgames.com\/collections\/mega-drive\/mega-drive.oembed","provider":"Retronation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}