The Sega Master System, the saga of Sega’s 8‑bit underdog

Описание: Take a trip back to the 8-bit console wars, shining the spotlight on the Sega Master System, the other 8-bit console that dared to challenge Nintendo’s Famicom/NES.
From its tech marvels (more colours! 3D glasses! built-in games!) to its wild journey across the globe, covered it all.

Discover why this underdog was a powerhouse in disguise, how it struggled under Nintendo’s shadow in the US and Japan, yet became a household hero in Europe and Brazil. Personal stories, surprising facts and a fresh appreciation for Sega’s first major console (and my personal first console ever).
Whether you’re a longtime Sega fan or just curious about gaming history, this is a retro story of a lovely console that may not have won the 8-bit global market, but won plenty of hearts.

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00:00 Introduction
01:23 The SEGA Mark III
03:20 The SEGA Master System
06:00 The SEGA Master System 2
07:44 The controllers / Light Phaser
08:54 The success of the SMS in some regions
09:41 TecToy Street Fighter II'
10:27 Alex Kidd
11:53 Wonder Boy
12:30 Wonder Boy III
13:00 Predator 2
13:30 Castle of Illusion
14:18 Land of Illusion
14:50 Streets of Rage
15:28 Secret Command / Rambo
16:24 Laser Ghost
16:57 Black Belt / Hokuto no Ken
18:25 Ghost House
18:58 Kenseiden
19:34 World Cup Italia 90
20:19 Zillion
20:44 Zillion II
21:06 Comparison Gold Cartridges and SMS games
23:02 The Sega Master System Converter
24:27 Conclusion

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