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1988–1996 (Asia) 1989–1993 (North America) 1993–1999 (North America) 1990–1997 (International) 1990–2002; 2008–2011; 2017 (South America)
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The Mega Drive (known as the Sega Genesis in North America) is one of Sega's most successful consoles in the world. Launched in 1988, the console sold a million copies worldwide as well as its add-ons the Mega-CD and the 32X (which was considered a commercial failure).

Mega Drive[]

1988–1996 (Asia)[]

MD, Audio and Visual Intelligent Terminal, High Grade Multipurpose Use, Mega Drive
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 Jeep and Kia).

1990–1997 (International)[]

Mega Drive Logo

1990–2002; 2008–2011; 2017 (South America)[]

Mega Drive BR
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Genesis[]

1989–1993 (North America)[]

Sega Genesis

In North America, Mega Drive was renamed to Genesis due to the Mega Drive name being trademarked by a unrelated computer hardware company known as Megadrive Systems.

1993–1999 (North America)[]

Genesis logo
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The official name of the platform in North America was shortened to simply "Genesis", dropping the "Sega" logotype.

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