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01 MEGA DRIVE
The Mega Drive, also known as the Genesis in North America, wasn’t the first Sega console, but it was the one that cemented the firm’s place as a major player. And, launching just before Nintendo’s SNES, it meant console wars were inevitable.
While Nintendo had the might of Super Mario in its roster, here was Sonic the Hedgehog – the fastest little mammal around. Some of its best games featured the perky blue hedgehog and friends, but there was also the launch lineup of Altered Beast, Columns, Golden Axe and more.
This console was widely considered the cooler one for teenagers, with a string of high-quality arcade game ports like Strider, Shadow Dancer and Super Hang-On bringing arcade thrills into your home.