Sega's Master System never won the US console war, but it quietly reshaped gaming worldwide, turning Europe, Brazil, and beyond into unexpected strongholds of the 8-bit revolution.

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It is often overlooked because of NES immense popularity during that era, but was in fact more powerful and had great games.

It’s not a clone or a bootleg, but it’s also not the original hardware either. In Brazil, the Sega Master System lives on as a licensed, ROM-on-Chip (RoC) console. It's basically like a self-contained ...

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The Master System isn't the most fondly remembered video game console, but it was one of very few that could actually compete with the NES and its library of games. The Master System isn't home to as ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. With only 114 U.S. game releases and fairly reasonable aftermarket prices, the Sega Master System is an increasingly popular target for collectors who ...