The Sega Genesis, a.k.a the Sega Megadrive, is a 16-bit video game console developed by Sega and released in August 1989. It is the third console from Sega, and is the successor to Sega Master System. the hardware was based on Sega's system 16 arcade board. The Genesis primarily competed with the Super Nintendo during its life cycle. By the end of its life, it had sold an estimated 40 million units, and its games continued to be popular among gamers even to these days.
