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| model = “VA0–VA6” motherboard revisions | | model = “VA0–VA6” motherboard revisions | ||
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The '''Sega Mega Drive'''—released as the '''Sega Genesis''' in North America—is a 16-bit fourth-generation console that propelled Sega into direct competition with Nintendo’s Super Famicom/SNES. Its Motorola 68000 CPU and sophisticated Yamaha FM audio gave arcade-like performance at home, while aggressive “Genesis does what Nintendon’t” marketing helped drive '''≈ 30 million units''' sold worldwide. | The '''Sega Mega Drive'''—released as the '''Sega Genesis''' in North America—is a 16-bit fourth-generation console that propelled Sega into direct competition with Nintendo’s Super Famicom/SNES. Its Motorola 68000 CPU and sophisticated Yamaha FM audio gave arcade-like performance at home, while aggressive “Genesis does what Nintendon’t” marketing helped drive '''≈ 30 million units''' sold worldwide. | ||