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The '''Master System''' is a [[History of video game consoles (third generation)|third-generation]] [[home video game console]] manufactured by [[Sega]] between 1985 and 1992. It was originally released in 1985 as the '''Sega Mark III''' in Japan, and was renamed and redesigned for overseas markets, launching in 1986 in North America, 1987 in Europe, and 1989 in Brazil. It was rereleased in Japan in 1987 with additional features. | The '''Master System''' is a [[History of video game consoles (third generation)|third-generation]] [[home video game console]] manufactured by [[Sega]] between 1985 and 1992. It was originally released in 1985 as the '''Sega Mark III''' in Japan, and was renamed and redesigned for overseas markets, launching in 1986 in North America, 1987 in Europe, and 1989 in Brazil. It was rereleased in Japan in 1987 with additional features. | ||
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The Master System is estimated to have sold at 13 million units, excluding recent Brazil sales. Retrospective criticism has recognized its role in the development of the [[Sega Genesis]], and a number of well-received games, particularly in [[PAL region]]s, but is critical of its limited library in the [[NTSC]] regions, which were mainly dominated by [[Nintendo]]'s NES. As of 2015, the Master System was still in production in Brazil by [[Tectoy]], making it the world's longest-lived console. | The Master System is estimated to have sold at 13 million units, excluding recent Brazil sales. Retrospective criticism has recognized its role in the development of the [[Sega Genesis]], and a number of well-received games, particularly in [[PAL region]]s, but is critical of its limited library in the [[NTSC]] regions, which were mainly dominated by [[Nintendo]]'s NES. As of 2015, the Master System was still in production in Brazil by [[Tectoy]], making it the world's longest-lived console. | ||
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[[File:KL NEC uPD780C.jpg|thumb|left|[[Zilog Z80A]] manufactured by [[NEC]]|alt=A Zilog Z80A processor, the CPU in the Master System]] | [[File:KL NEC uPD780C.jpg|thumb|left|[[Zilog Z80A]] manufactured by [[NEC]]|alt=A Zilog Z80A processor, the CPU in the Master System]] | ||
The main CPU of the Master System is a Zilog Z80A, an [[8-bit]] processor running at 4 MHz. It has 8 [[kilobyte|kB]] of [[read-only memory|ROM]], 8 kB of [[random access memory|RAM]] and 16 kB of video RAM. Video is provided through an [[RF switch]] and displays at a resolution of 256 × 192 pixels and up to 32 colors at one time from a total palette of 64 colors. Physically, the Master System measures {{convert|365|x|170|x|70|mm|in}}, while the Mark III measures {{convert|318|x|145|x|52|mm|in}}. Both the Mark III and the Master System possess two slots for game input: one for Mega Cartridges and one for [[Sega Card]]s, along with an expansion slot and 2 controller ports. Sound is provided by the [[SN76489]] [[Programmable sound generator|PSG]] chip. The Japanese version also integrates the [[YM2413]] [[Frequency modulation synthesis|FM]] chip, which had been an optional feature on the Mark III. With few exceptions, Master System hardware is identical to the hardware in the Mark III. Games for the console are playable on the Sega Genesis by use of an accessory known as the Power Base Converter, as well as on the Game Gear by use of the Master System Converter. In comparison to Nintendo's NES, the Master System was designed with superior hardware. It contains twice as much memory as its competitor, and its CPU runs at a faster clock rate. | The main CPU of the Master System is a Zilog Z80A, an [[8-bit]] processor running at 4 MHz. It has 8 [[kilobyte|kB]] of [[read-only memory|ROM]], 8 kB of [[random access memory|RAM]] and 16 kB of video RAM. Video is provided through an [[RF switch]] and displays at a resolution of 256 × 192 pixels and up to 32 colors at one time from a total palette of 64 colors. Physically, the Master System measures {{convert|365|x|170|x|70|mm|in}}, while the Mark III measures {{convert|318|x|145|x|52|mm|in}}. Both the Mark III and the Master System possess two slots for game input: one for Mega Cartridges and one for [[Sega Card]]s, along with an expansion slot and 2 controller ports. Sound is provided by the [[SN76489]] [[Programmable sound generator|PSG]] chip. The Japanese version also integrates the [[YM2413]] [[Frequency modulation synthesis|FM]] chip, which had been an optional feature on the Mark III. With few exceptions, Master System hardware is identical to the hardware in the Mark III. Games for the console are playable on the Sega Genesis by use of an accessory known as the Power Base Converter, as well as on the Game Gear by use of the Master System Converter. In comparison to Nintendo's NES, the Master System was designed with superior hardware. It contains twice as much memory as its competitor, and its CPU runs at a faster clock rate. | ||
