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1988–1996 (Asia) 1989–1993 (North America) 1993–1999 (North America) 1990–1997 (Europe and Australia) 1990–2005; 2007–2011; 2017–2023 (South America)
1988–1996 (Asia) 1989–1993 (North America) 1993–1999 (North America) 1990–1997 (Europe and Australia) 1990–2005; 2007–2011; 2017–2023 (South America)

The Mega Drive (known as the Genesis in North America) is one of Sega's most successful consoles in the world. Launched in 1988, the console was a success for Sega, selling over a million copies worldwide as well as its add-ons, the Mega-CD and the 32X (which was considered a commercial failure), and its handheld counterpart, the Sega Nomad.

Mega Drive[]

1988–1996 (Asia)[]

MD, Audio and Visual Intelligent Terminal, High Grade Multipurpose Use, Mega Drive
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Designer:  Mitsushige Shiraiwa
Typography:  Unknown
Launched:  October 29, 1988

The logo was introduced in 1988, a few months before the launch of the actual console. The logo was inspired by major automobile brands (like Nissan and Kia).

1990–1997 (Europe and Australia)[]

The "Sega" name was added for its release in Europe.

1990–2005; 2007–2011; 2017–2023 (South America)[]

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In Brazil, Mega Drive was distributed by the toy and electronics company Tectoy, using a logo that resembles the North American "Genesis" logo (see below). Tectoy later released "console on a chip" versions of the Mega Drive between 2007 and 2010, known as Mega Drive 3 and 4 (also branded as "Mega Drive 4 Guitar Idol"). In 2017, a new version was released that resembles the original model but with an SD card reader included, which was discontinued in 2023.

The console was also released in other South American countries like Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

Genesis[]

1989–1993 (North America)[]

In North America, the Mega Drive was renamed to Genesis due to the Mega Drive name being trademarked by an unrelated computer hardware company known as Megadrive Systems. The Genesis name was also used in Latin American territories and the Caribbean outside of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

1993–1999 (North America)[]

The official name of the platform in North America was shortened to simply "Genesis", dropping the "Sega" logotype from the logo, although the Sega logo was still displayed on the boxes of later games.

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