Sega Mark III
Sega Mark III / Master System
MAKER : SEGA
YEAR : 1985 - 1989
CPU : Zilog Z80A 3.58MHz
SOUND : SN76489 (PSG 3ch+noise) + Yamaha YM2413 FM 9ch (FM Sound Unit / later builds)
VIDEO : Sega 315-5124 VDP 256×192/256×224, 32 of 64 colors, 64 sprites
RAM : 8KB (Main) + 16KB (VRAM)
TITLES : 0
Sega's 1985 8-bit console, the final evolution of the SG-1000 line. Rebranded abroad as the Master System, it thrived in Europe and South America. Memorable titles include Phantasy Star, Alex Kidd, and R-Type. Its optional FM Sound Unit gave Japanese releases richer audio than anywhere else.