This is in reference to the MODEL 3 genesis I recently purchased. While it was the later released, cost effective version of sega's flagship console, it still holds weight in the collection of anyone serious about retro gaming. Those who are buying a Genesis for the first time I suggest investing in a Model 1 or 2 (preferably model 1) as the sound quality is far crisper. Also, the first two models have expansion slots for the Sega CD and 32x addons, of which the model 3 does not. This lack of expansion is the model 3's biggest setback. The model 3 is significantly smaller in size from the other models making it a good choice for people with limited shelf space assuming you can live without sega cd or 32x support or a headphone jack. This lack of a headphone jack and thus stereo sound means the model 3 is limited to mono sound, a large stepdown from its predecessors. Of all the above limitations, it still is a nice collector's piece for anyone interested in Sega hardware or even retro games in general. But for someone just starting out with gaming, I would suggest the model one which can actually be found for a similar price as the model 3 or even cheaper; while providing a much more in depth gaming experience.Read full review
I play mostly pc games, but I like the SNES games too. I didn't want to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a PS4 or an XBox. I opted for this console and it does great. It plays snes, nes, and sega genesis. The only drawback were the cordless controllers. They would only accept AAA energizer rechargeable batteries. I ordered a corded SNES controller for it.
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Just as the original nes, the console seems to have good and bad days. I'm glad the good are outweeigh8ng the bad at this point. ....
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The game system works good as far as the game playing but find the buttons on the controllers not working so well all the time.
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I gave the game as a gift. My niece really likes it.
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