Sega Genesis Model 1
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The Sega Genesis Model 1 is the original version of Sega’s 16-bit home video game console, known for its distinctive audio capabilities and library of classic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Sega Genesis Model 1 canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8472821 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Sega Genesis Model 1 Context triple: [Yamaha YM2612, usedInNotableGamePlatform, Sega Genesis Model 1]
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Sega Genesis Model 2
The Sega Genesis Model 2 is a slimmer, cost-reduced redesign of Sega’s 16-bit Genesis console, known for its more compact form factor and revised audio/video outputs.
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B.
Sega Genesis Model 3
The Sega Genesis Model 3 is a later, cost-reduced, and more compact revision of Sega’s 16-bit Genesis console, designed as an affordable entry point for playing Genesis/Mega Drive games.
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C.
Sega Mega Drive
The Sega Mega Drive is a 16-bit home video game console released by Sega in the late 1980s, known for popularizing franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and competing directly with Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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D.
Sega Master System
The Sega Master System is an 8-bit home video game console developed by Sega and released in the mid-1980s as its primary competitor to Nintendo’s NES.
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E.
Sega System 16
The Sega System 16 is a 16-bit arcade hardware platform developed by Sega in the late 1980s, known for powering popular titles such as Golden Axe and Shinobi.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Sega Genesis Model 1 Target entity description: The Sega Genesis Model 1 is the original version of Sega’s 16-bit home video game console, known for its distinctive audio capabilities and library of classic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog.
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A.
Sega Genesis Model 2
The Sega Genesis Model 2 is a slimmer, cost-reduced redesign of Sega’s 16-bit Genesis console, known for its more compact form factor and revised audio/video outputs.
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B.
Sega Genesis Model 3
The Sega Genesis Model 3 is a later, cost-reduced, and more compact revision of Sega’s 16-bit Genesis console, designed as an affordable entry point for playing Genesis/Mega Drive games.
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C.
Sega Mega Drive
The Sega Mega Drive is a 16-bit home video game console released by Sega in the late 1980s, known for popularizing franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and competing directly with Nintendo’s Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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D.
Sega Master System
The Sega Master System is an 8-bit home video game console developed by Sega and released in the mid-1980s as its primary competitor to Nintendo’s NES.
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E.
Sega System 16
The Sega System 16 is a 16-bit arcade hardware platform developed by Sega in the late 1980s, known for powering popular titles such as Golden Axe and Shinobi.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sega Genesis hardware revision
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home video game console ⓘ video game console ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
High Definition Graphics model
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Mega Drive Model 1 NERFINISHED ⓘ Sega Mega Drive Model 1 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audioCapability |
FM synthesis
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programmable sound generator ⓘ |
| audioOutput | stereo ⓘ |
| audioOutputPort | front headphone jack with volume slider ⓘ |
| audioReputation | distinctive FM-based sound ⓘ |
| backwardCompatibility | Sega Master System (via Power Base Converter) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bitArchitecture | 16-bit ⓘ |
| controllerPorts | 2 ⓘ |
| controllerPortType | DE-9 (9-pin) controller ports ⓘ |
| cpu | Motorola 68000 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cpuBitWidth | 16/32-bit Motorola 68000 main CPU ⓘ |
| designFeature |
circular area around cartridge slot with power LED
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front-mounted headphone jack ⓘ rectangular black case with beveled edges ⓘ separate power and reset buttons ⓘ top-loading cartridge slot ⓘ |
| generation | fourth generation of video game consoles ⓘ |
| libraryCharacteristic | large library of action and platform games ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Sega NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketPosition |
competitor to Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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competitor to TurboGrafx-16 ⓘ |
| mediaFormat | ROM cartridge ⓘ |
| notableGame |
Altered Beast
NERFINISHED
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Golden Axe NERFINISHED ⓘ Sonic the Hedgehog NERFINISHED ⓘ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ Streets of Rage NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| platform | Sega Genesis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionVariant |
European Mega Drive Model 1
NERFINISHED
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Japanese Mega Drive Model 1 NERFINISHED ⓘ North American Sega Genesis Model 1 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseEra | early 1990s popularity in North America and Europe ⓘ |
| secondaryCpu | Zilog Z80 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| secondaryCpuRole |
Master System compatibility controller
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sound controller ⓘ |
| soundChip |
Texas Instruments SN76489 PSG
NERFINISHED
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Yamaha YM2612 FM synthesizer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| successorModel |
Sega Genesis Model 2
NERFINISHED
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Sega Genesis Model 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportsPeripheral |
Power Base Converter
NERFINISHED
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Sega 32X NERFINISHED ⓘ Sega Activator NERFINISHED ⓘ Sega CD NERFINISHED ⓘ Sega Menacer NERFINISHED ⓘ multitap accessories ⓘ |
| videoOutput |
RF output
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RGB via AV port (in many regions) ⓘ composite video ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Sega Genesis Model 1 Description of subject: The Sega Genesis Model 1 is the original version of Sega’s 16-bit home video game console, known for its distinctive audio capabilities and library of classic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.