Console manufactured by Sega.
Technical specs
CPU: |
- Motorola MC68000, 7.61 MHz (PAL) or 7.67 MHz (NTSC)
- Zilog Z80, 3.55 MHz (PAL) or 3.58 MHz (NTSC) (Used for Master System compatibility mode)
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RAM: |
- 64 KB (Main, for MC68000)
- 64 KB (Video)
- 8 KB (Secondary, for Z80)
- 8 KB (Audio)
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ROM: |
- 2 KB (Boot)
- 4 MB (Cartridge)
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Video chip: |
Sega Master System VDP (derived from the Texas Instruments TMS9918)
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Sound chip (Main): |
Yamaha YM2612
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Sound chip (Secondary): |
Texas Instruments SN76489 compatible device built into VDP.
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Connectors
- RF output: RCA jack connects to TV antenna input
- A/V output
- Power input: positive tip barrel connector. Requires 9-10 volts DC, 0.85-1.2 A depending on model
Right side
Backside
- "EXT" port: DE-9F (9-pin female D-Sub) (Early original model only)
Front
- 2 x Mega Drive Joystick
- Headphone output: Amplified 3.5-mm stereo jack on front of console with volume control
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