Sega Master System
The Sega Master System (SMS), released in 1985, was Sega's first major home console and the predecessor to the legendary Genesis. While it struggled against Nintendo's dominance in North America and Japan, the Master System found tremendous success in Europe, Brazil, and other markets where it outsold the NES. The console featured impressive 8-bit graphics that often surpassed its Nintendo competitor, with built-in games like Hang-On and Safari Hunt. The Master System introduced beloved franchises including Alex Kidd (Sega's original mascot before Sonic), Phantasy Star (one of the first console RPGs with anime-style graphics), and Wonder Boy. Its peripheral support included the innovative Light Phaser gun and 3D glasses that created stereoscopic effects. The Master System's legacy extends through decades of continued support in Brazil, where it remained in production until the 2020s, making it one of the longest-manufactured consoles in gaming history.
Sega
1985
Home Consoles
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Sonic the Hedgehog
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Sonic The Hedgehog 2
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World
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After Burner
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Rocky
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Battle Out Run
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The Ninja
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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
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Rambo III
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Shinobi
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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
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Asterix
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Batman Returns
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Fantasy Zone
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Sonic Chaos
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Double Dragon
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Wonder Boy
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Rambo: First Blood Part II
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Wonder Boy in Monster Land
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Streets of Rage
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Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
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R.C. Grand Prix
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Daffy Duck in Hollywood
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Zillion
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About Sega Master System
The Sega Master System (SMS), released in 1985, was Sega's first major home console and the predecessor to the legendary Genesis. While it struggled against Nintendo's dominance in North America and Japan, the Master System found tremendous success in Europe, Brazil, and other markets where it outsold the NES. The console featured impressive 8-bit graphics that often surpassed its Nintendo competitor, with built-in games like Hang-On and Safari Hunt. The Master System introduced beloved franchises including Alex Kidd (Sega's original mascot before Sonic), Phantasy Star (one of the first console RPGs with anime-style graphics), and Wonder Boy. Its peripheral support included the innovative Light Phaser gun and 3D glasses that created stereoscopic effects. The Master System's legacy extends through decades of continued support in Brazil, where it remained in production until the 2020s, making it one of the longest-manufactured consoles in gaming history.